Switch LITE with WATER Damage | Can I FIX It?

Summary

The video depicts an attempt to repair an iPhone with water damage and prior failed repair attempts. Despite replacing various components and troubleshooting for hours, picture could not be restored though audio works. The likely culprit is backlight issue but connector damage prevents further diagnosis. Despite best efforts and consultations, the repair is deemed unsuccessful for now until new parts can be obtained, though the repairman remains determined to revive the device.

Takeaways

• 😟 The phone has prior damage and repair attempts
• 🔧 He tries cleaning corrosion and reflowing chips to revive it
• 👍🏻 Replacing a coil gets it to turn on initially
• 😠 But still no image or backlight despite much troubleshooting
• 😡 He accidentally breaks connectors while working on it
• 😅 With help, reflowing another chip gives sound but no image
• 😟 Suspects backlight IC or connector is faulty
• 😞 Runs out of donor parts to continue troubleshooting
• 😔 Declares it a failure after many hours of work
• 💃 Inserts lyrics from a song at the end

Q & A

What device is being repaired in the video?

An iPhone with a cracked screen and other damage.

What was the initial problem when trying to turn on the iPhone?

It would not power on at all, even when plugging in a charger.

What was causing some of the corrosion on the logic board?

It appears there was prior water damage inside the phone.

What component was eventually replaced to get the phone to turn on?

A coil near the BQ chip that had no continuity.

Why did the phone still not work correctly after replacing the coil?

The backlight was still not turning on, so there was no video display.

What other repairs were done during the process?

The FPC connector and battery connector were replaced after getting damaged.

What was the suspected cause of the lack of a video display?

An issue with the backlight IC or related connector.

Was the repair ultimately successful?

No, the backlight issue persisted so the repair was abandoned for the time being.

What was the total repair time invested?

Over 6 hours spread across multiple attempts.

What lesson was learned from this repair experience?

Sometimes persistence alone isn't enough to successfully complete a complex repair.