IPhone bug after screen replacement
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thomas
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Hello,
Here is my problem.
I broke the screen of my iPhone 7 Plus.
After buying a screen online, I changed it.
When I turned on the iPhone, it got stuck on the Apple logo. Then after a very long time, it turns on but doesn’t charge when I plug it in, the battery is noted (and stuck) at 1% in the top right, it freezes a lot, etc., basically it’s unusable!
Looking at forums, I realize that by disconnecting the FaceTime flex cable, my iPhone starts to work perfectly, only the components functioning with the FaceTime cable no longer work (so the front camera, brightness, etc.).
But as soon as I reconnect the FaceTime cable, the bugs come back.
I went to an Apple store after explaining my issues, and they told me that when they disassemble an iPhone, they have a bracelet with them that "prevents" these bugs from occurring, and that it’s because I disassembled it that I must have caused micro-damages to the cables (which is false, I didn’t damage anything).
My question: is there a solution to my problem?
If I understand correctly, there is kind of internal software in the phone that causes bugs as soon as this FaceTime cable is disconnected without being in the Apple professional framework?
Thank you.
Here is my problem.
I broke the screen of my iPhone 7 Plus.
After buying a screen online, I changed it.
When I turned on the iPhone, it got stuck on the Apple logo. Then after a very long time, it turns on but doesn’t charge when I plug it in, the battery is noted (and stuck) at 1% in the top right, it freezes a lot, etc., basically it’s unusable!
Looking at forums, I realize that by disconnecting the FaceTime flex cable, my iPhone starts to work perfectly, only the components functioning with the FaceTime cable no longer work (so the front camera, brightness, etc.).
But as soon as I reconnect the FaceTime cable, the bugs come back.
I went to an Apple store after explaining my issues, and they told me that when they disassemble an iPhone, they have a bracelet with them that "prevents" these bugs from occurring, and that it’s because I disassembled it that I must have caused micro-damages to the cables (which is false, I didn’t damage anything).
My question: is there a solution to my problem?
If I understand correctly, there is kind of internal software in the phone that causes bugs as soon as this FaceTime cable is disconnected without being in the Apple professional framework?
Thank you.
1 réponse
Hello Thomas, when disassembling a device of any kind, there is a risk of damaging something; the flex cables are very fragile, and simply disconnecting them can damage them (that’s the risk).
Additionally, part of the FaceTime cable is glued, so it is definitely possible that it may be damaged during disassembly.
The story about the bracelet is to prevent static electricity, which can damage electronic components.
According to what you wrote, there is indeed a problem with the FaceTime camera circuit, and this can indeed disrupt the startup and functioning of the iPhone.
As for "the software," all smartphones, like computers, have a boot firmware, a kind of BIOS that checks the presence of electronic components like a self-test, but rest assured, disconnecting the FaceTime cable doesn't block the iPhone's startup, as you've seen, the iPhone works with the cable connected.
You have a problem with the FaceTime camera circuit.
Additionally, part of the FaceTime cable is glued, so it is definitely possible that it may be damaged during disassembly.
The story about the bracelet is to prevent static electricity, which can damage electronic components.
According to what you wrote, there is indeed a problem with the FaceTime camera circuit, and this can indeed disrupt the startup and functioning of the iPhone.
As for "the software," all smartphones, like computers, have a boot firmware, a kind of BIOS that checks the presence of electronic components like a self-test, but rest assured, disconnecting the FaceTime cable doesn't block the iPhone's startup, as you've seen, the iPhone works with the cable connected.
You have a problem with the FaceTime camera circuit.
And yes, surely, I can only see that I must have damaged a component, but I think it's intentional (to make it easy to damage) so that we can no longer change the screen ourselves, as we did with previous iPhones.
Thank you.
Some screen sellers offer the assembled screen with the pre-mounted camera because they know they're fragile.
Buying the cheapest option isn't necessarily a good deal.