Jesse Hooton

I have a customer that dropped off a studio because it had died. She used it the night before and went to use it the next...

I have this used Dell desktop I’m trying to use but it’s protected by a BIOS or HDD password. Is there any way I can reset...

I have a customer with some eTalk flip phone from verizon and it is currently having an issue where it automatically...

As far as I know there isn’t any programmer available for programming TrueTone on the iPads but if the LCD is fine you might be able to find someone who can refurbish the display by just replacing the glass. Do your research on whoever you choose to do the work to make sure they know what they’re doing. Just be aware that it may take a couple weeks or more. Or just take it to apple.

What do you mean by it’s not charging? Is the device powered on and not taking a charge? Or is it completely dead and not turning on no matter how long you leave it on the charger for? You can purchase a USB ammeter off of amazon that I’ll link so you can try to diagnose the issue yourself. https://www.amazon.com/DROK-Multimeter-Multifunctional-Electrical-Capacity/dp/B00J3JSEG6/ref=sr_1_13?crid=...-13 Plug this device into the charging brick then plug in the lightning cable to the device and connect to the iPad and tell us what readings you’re getting. Pay attention to the numbers in blue. The numbers in red is the voltage coming from the charging brick and the numbers in blue represents the amps or how much current the device is drawing. Also let us know what state the device is in meaning it boots up to the lock screen or if it’s completely dead. You can also connect it to a computer and open iTunes to confirm it’s not in DFU mode. If it’s in DFU mode the computer will detect it and say the device will...

The 5 series of iPhones like the iPhone 5/5C/5S/SE are notorious for having delicate displays and often have display issues after battery replacement, even if you don’t disconnect the display and I speak from experience. Go ahead and order a replacement screen kit from iFixit and you should be good.

I would take it back to wherever you had it fixed to have them address it. I’m wondering if maybe your battery has started to swell which would typically cause the left side of the screen to pop up. You could try to pop it back into place but you run the risk of either damaging the display or if the battery is in fact swollen, you run the risk of shorting or puncturing the battery which can lead to severe burns as seen from the Note 7 fiasco.

If TouchID is working on the aftermarket screen then it should be pretty obvious that the refurb display is defective, which does happen from time to time. Contact the supplier and get them to warranty it.

I believe there’s three microphones in the first gen SE. One at the bottom on the charge port, one at the top by the ear speaker as a part of the front camera assembly, and one at the rear for the rear camera. If I’m not mistaken, the mic attached to the front camera is the one responsible for Siri and speakerphone so I would start by inspecting that microphone for any damage and if it’s seated properly. If not, go ahead and order a replacement assembly. You should be able to order one from iFixit.

Seeing as they’re standoff screws, you shouldn’t necessarily have to put them back in their original location as long as they don’t screw into the board. If there is a screw hole that goes straight through the board and into the frame, you’ll be fine. If the screw hole does not go through the board then don’t put any of those screws pictured above in those spots as you can cause long screw damage.

I would start by removing the screen protector as in some cases it can lead to an unresponsive screen. If that doesn’t fix it, try another screen. You can either DIY that yourself as long as you’re careful and take your time. If you don’t feel comfortable fixing it yourself, take it to a local repair shop. Just be aware that if you do it yourself or take it to certain repair shops, you’ll lose TrueTone and liquid resistance. If you’d like to maintain TrueTone, there is a tool you can buy for about $60 that will transfer the serial number from the old screen to the new one or the repair shop may even have one already. Order a screen from a quality supplier such as iFixit which will have an entire kit that will include tools to get the job done.

It’s hard for me to tell what’s going on in the pictures but it seems fine, at least to my eyes. There’s a possibility that the replacement screen was defective or on some devices, if you don’t disconnect the battery while replacing the screens, you can blow the backlight or image circuits. You’ve done enough diagnostic alone to determine that the device works and it should actually in fact, be worth fixing. You’ll want to have a skilled micro soldering tech perform this repair as an inexperienced tech can cause more damage and really mess the device up. I highly recommend either iPad Rehab, Rossmann Repair, STS Telecom, or VCC Board Repairs. They all have youtube channels you can check out and they’re very knowledgeable. I’ve personally been to iPad Rehab for their board repair school and I’ve personally used VCC Board Repairs for repairs I can’t handle in my own repair shop. But before you send the device off to either of them, at least try one more screen just to be safe.

The rear camera assembly and flash light are different components. Just be aware that when you change the cameras in the 12 series, it will display a message saying “Apple is unable to verify this is a genuine camera” upon turning the device on, even if you purchased another 12 pro max from an apple store and swapped the parts, it will still display that message. Don’t worry, it will not hinder the performance or usage of the device. It’s basically there to tell you, “hey your device has been opened or repaired.” Don’t let the message scare you. As long as you do the repair right, the camera should work just fine. Similar messages appear whenever you change the screen and the battery as well. Also keep in mind that when you open the device, you will permanently lose liquid resistance. You should replace the seal but even then it’s not quite as good as OEM so make sure you keep it away from liquids as best as you can. Use acetone and some Q-tips to clean the frame so the new seal can adhere better.