How do I change my iCloud account name on my iPhone?

I recently changed my Apple ID while my phone was out being repaired. I've just got it back and restored it from the backup on my computer. Now it won't let me change my Apple ID. It's being ******** and won't let me change the iCloud Account to my new email address and just keeps the old one. Whenever I enter the password for this account it tells me it's wrong. Seriously how many more issues do Apple have to throw at me?

Thanks Chris, i'm trying to restore my new phone
Will that still work?
I backed up my phone this morning on icloud and updated my account name at the same time

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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5796
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