iPhone Data Cable Coming Apart

ashwini · 06-02-2009, 11:48 AM

I got my iPhone 3-4 months ago. Now, the data cable is breaking from both the sides and exposing the wires. I can still use the cable but I am scared if I will end up breaking it into two!

Is this covered in the warranty? I dont remember ever handling it roughly.

Neo-Tech · 06-02-2009, 11:57 AM

I don't think it's covered by the warranty as it's wear and tear and it costs about £12 for a new one. I've got the same problem apart from it's the USB side. Cheap cables ftl

Napoleon_PhoneApart · 06-02-2009, 12:22 PM

Mine is worse than that, ashwini...

ashwini · 06-02-2009, 12:28 PM

@Napoleon - Does it still work??!

Napoleon_PhoneApart · 06-02-2009, 01:08 PM

Originally Posted by ashwini

@Napoleon - Does it still work??!

Works fine. Yours should work for a long time as long as you're aware of the condition that's already there.

adnurahs · 06-02-2009, 01:12 PM

Yeah, I have about three that are bad. It's funny no matter if that white plastic comes off it still charges. But I have extras so I use them when mine got really bad looking.

Napoleon_PhoneApart · 06-02-2009, 01:16 PM

As long as the wires are intact, you're good.

ashwini · 06-02-2009, 01:21 PM

That should do, but you would expect someone like apple to put in a little more care into it!

Europa · 06-02-2009, 06:16 PM

I don't think it's typical. I have several laying around from all my various Apple devices, none of them are damaged like that. At least they're cheap to replace.

styfle · 06-02-2009, 06:58 PM

If I were you, I would put some electrical tape around that to prevent it from ripping anymore. It might look stupid but it will work.