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Hi,
I bought the original iphone 3G off ebay and replaced it to a refurb at Apple Store. After about 2 weeks, the microphone stops working from time to time (sometimes works sometimes not). I tried cleaning the jack, restart, reset, restore, plugging and unplugging the headset, no dice... I simply cannot be heard by the other end of the phone.
Anyway, I want to head to Apple Store and replace it again! This time, I wonder if it is possible to swap it with a 3GS. Of course, I'm willing to pay the price difference ($100?). I read from the post, people have been successful doing so.
I tried to call Apple Support regarding the swapping, but got rejected.
Any thoughts?
Thanks!

"Anyway, I want to head to Apple Store and replace it again! This time, I wonder if it is possible to swap it with a 3GS. Of course, I'm willing to pay the price difference ($100?). I read from the post, people have been successful doing so."
I have never heard of this happening.

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