Hairline cracks along side of USB connector

After 17 months of constant connecting and disconnecting of the USB cable my 3G has developed cracks on either side of the connector along the back plate. The crack caused a piece to come off around one speaker grille. Now I'm trying to find a shop to do the repair since APPLE does not repair the units. AT&T is willing to upgrade me but I'm not sure I'm ready to add 2 more yrs to my 4 four lines. Their service is not the best in the clearwater, fl area. Many calls get dropped.

Take it to Apple and get it repaired. The cracks can be repaired because they are a frequent issue with these models. A swelling battery is definitely not a good sign. I would suggest running the machine with a spare battery or without one if you don't have one as leaving it in there may cause further problems if it leaks. Apple will cover both these issues but get it done fast. This is your last year for the AppleCare and you want to keep issues at a minimum!

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