Screen went dim even after sync
My iPhone 3GS had the screen go dim, where I can barely see anything (almost black). I've re-started several times. I've backed up to iTunes. I updated iTunes. Updated phone. Synced phone to iTunes. Then restored phone to factory settings. Still same problem. I can hear sounds, but can't see enough to even slide the arrow to answer an incoming call. Please advise. Thanks!
it can be a few things but based on my experience its a defective inverterboard.. they fry from time to time.. its the little board that supplies ur LCD screen with that massive amount of power it takes to create the backlighting.. if u attempt to replace it ur self keep your fingers at distance if its powered on.. theres huge ammounts of voltage in that little board .. pretty harmless as theres no current almost but its gonna light up your finger like a christmas tree :)
inverter boards is around 28 eur i guess and they are fairly easy to replace.. (but if ur not good with a screw driver take it to a authorized workshop)
but before u do this take alook at ur "dim switch" at the screen if there is one of those.. it could be dust or something else pushing that litte button down and that would keep ur screen from lighting..
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