Working iPhone 3G but white screen

I have an iPhone 3G and my screen went white and Ive tried connecting it to the computer and restoring and still blank screen. The touch screen works I can shut off the phone by pressing the power button and swiping it at the top of the screen I can even answer incoming calls by pressing at the bottom of the screen. I think its just the display that's broken. Any suggestions as to how to fix it?

If it is under warranty, you should be able to take it back to the Apple store and have it replaced. Apparently it is a loose connection between the "guts" of the phone and the LCD that causes this.
If it is not under warranty, I have found that pinching the top corner by the power button will tighten the connection enough to turn the phone on, after which time it should work fine. You will probably have to do this each time you unlock the screen. I have been using mine this way for about 6 months or so, and it has only just now gotten worse.
Gaila

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