My lock screen button is broken, no warranty, no insurance what can I do?
My iphone has been fine for a couple years, until recently my lock button stopped working. There is no water damage and I have not dropped the phone, its in very good condition. I do not have warranty on the phone or insurance, is there anything I can do?
jfiliaggi08 wrote:
what is an out of warranty replacement? just a new iphone?
Yes. Although most likely refurbished, as they are no longer manufacturing new iPhone 4's
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