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iPhone 7: Does replacing the logic board bypass iCloud lock

Wed, 06 May 2026 06:09:28 -0700

I have a iPhone 7 I’m dealing with an iCloud lock the locks stored on the board from what I know so does replacing a logic board bypass the iCloud lock fully i have a logic board that’s fully unlocked I just need to know how to replace it and how to reinstall the adhesive that goes around the screen

The story is I got this from a friend who has no access to it he says it’s fully functioning and wiped it’s just he cannot access it due to lack of proof that he purchased it he heard about me and how I fix old phones and tablets and says if I fix it I can keep it as he already has the 12 so I’m asking here for help

(I added this for information I told apple what I told you they like aways said that it’s unfixable and it’s better off I dump it and get a new one)

Thanks for the help appreciated

⟐ Commented maggio 06, 2026 at 6:09 GMT-7

iPhone SE 2020: iPhone SE did not recognise ifixit battery as genuine

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:30:44 -0700

Last year I purchased a replacement battery for my iPhone SE2020. I followed the instructions on this site on how to replace it and did so very carefully however when I reassembled the phone the home button at the bottom of the screen did not work and I received a message saying that it was the wrong battery, I found a workaround on here so I could bypass the home button and have been doing that for some months now. It can be a little frustrating as I can no longer use the fingerprint to open the phone and have to enter the pin for everything.

Has anybody else replaced the iPhone SE battery and had it work normally.

Cheers Mark

⟐ Commented maggio 06, 2026 at 5:30 GMT-7

iPhone 12 Pro Max: iPhone 12 pro max - panicfull restart

Tue, 05 May 2026 23:40:57 -0700

Hi. I dropped my phone. After replacing the Original Screen and my iPhone will turn off after 190s. Attached is the log. Is the screen faulty? Please help me

Link panic full: https://anotepad.com/notes/e8jt8pxp

⟐ Answered maggio 05, 2026 at 23:40 GMT-7

iPhone 13: How do I replace the broken back glass on my iPhone 13?

Tue, 05 May 2026 08:44:13 -0700

The back glass of my iPhone 13 has broken, and I am concerned that this may affect other parts of it, such as the camera, as well as being unsightly. How do I replace it?

⟐ Answer edited maggio 05, 2026 at 8:44 GMT-7

iPhone 11: Activation after restore for black screen issue

Mon, 04 May 2026 19:09:00 -0700

How to activate iPhone 11 after incomplete restore with black screen

⟐ Commented maggio 04, 2026 at 19:09 GMT-7

iPhone 7 Plus: iPhone 7 plus Camera not working after screen replacement

Mon, 04 May 2026 10:31:27 -0700

Hi,

I've just replaced screen iPhone 7 plus for a customer, after that she checked and both front and back camera are not working(I don't know if she broke before or I did it). I have tried to reseat front camera but no help. I replaced aftermaket front camera and it won't work too(I heard aftermarket camera won't work on ios 11???). I haven't tried original camera yet. PLease let me know what happen?

Thank you very much!

⟐ Commented maggio 04, 2026 at 10:31 GMT-7

iPhone 5s: Tried to replace battery, but screen came apart without touchid button

Mon, 04 May 2026 03:45:16 -0700

I tried to replace the battery on my old iPhone 5s.

But when removing the screen, it seems like I only have lifted part of the screen?

My home button stayed in place and i also can't see the internals.

Kinda stuck now. Any suggestions?

⟐ Commented maggio 04, 2026 at 3:45 GMT-7

iPhone 13: Problems with making calls

Sun, 03 May 2026 18:13:01 -0700

I had an iPhone 13 previously used and it set in the box for about a year and I decided to use it again I activated via eSIM and now when I make calls it’s constantly breaking up when making calls I contacted my carrier and they say it is an issue with the phone not an issue on their end what can I do to fix this I’ve tried resetting and resetting carrier setting with no change.

⟐ Commented maggio 03, 2026 at 18:13 GMT-7

iPhone 13 Pro Max: iPhone 13 Pro Max - Power Leak After Water Damage

Sun, 03 May 2026 09:37:45 -0700

iPhone 13 Pro Max - Power Leak After Water Damage (Device Previously Underwent Motherboard Repair)

Description:

Hi everyone, I need help with my iPhone 13 Pro Max. I'm a regular user, not a professional technician, but I've disassembled the phone to check.

• Background: This phone has had a motherboard repair (motherboard replacement/mainboard replacement) before and was working fine.

• Problem: Recently, the phone was water damaged. A technician helped restart the phone, but now it's experiencing a serious power leak (battery drain).

• Current Status: The phone powers on, but the battery percentage drops rapidly even in standby mode.

• Request: Given the history of previous motherboard repairs and recent liquid exposure:

1. Can you provide a video or visual guide on how to locate the leak?

2. Which specific areas on the iPhone 13 Pro Max motherboard are most susceptible to short circuits after water damage, especially if they have been previously repaired?

3. I have attached a screenshot of the device's current state (image.png).

4. Can I repair it myself? Please help me. I need guidance on what to check next using basic tools. Thank you!

⟐ Answered maggio 03, 2026 at 9:37 GMT-7

iPhone 7: Phone stopped charging after battery replacement

Sun, 03 May 2026 09:36:46 -0700

Got an interesting issue with my iphone 7

I was simply replacing the battery on it, but eventually it won’t charge. There is certainly no issue with the cable (cause I’ve tried many) or the battery.

What’s interesting though is that when it is turned off and plugged in it turns itself on, like it should, but does not charge. It is also not recognized by the computer.

I have tried to connect the old battery, but it acts in the same way.

One thing that I’m afraid might have cause the problem: when connecting the display I accidentally plugged the battery before the display connector, realized my mistake, unplugged it, plugged the display and then the battery. Turned the phone on. Everything is working except it does not charge when plugged it in.

Will be grateful for any advice or information about the issue!

Michael

⟐ Answered maggio 03, 2026 at 9:36 GMT-7

iPhone 12 Pro: Repair Screen connector on Logic board?

Sun, 03 May 2026 08:43:15 -0700

In removing the old screen the touch screen connector next to display connector broke. Any services that do board level repairs for this?

iPhone 16 Pro Max: while in charging mode during an electrical storm a spark was emiited

Sun, 03 May 2026 02:36:16 -0700

while in charging mode during an electrical storm a spark was present and the device is now completely dead. What component needs to be replaced ?

iPhone 14 Plus: Panic full error code 0x500000

Sun, 03 May 2026 02:07:26 -0700

Hi there. My iPhone 14 Plus keeps rebooting every few minutes. Error code is 0x500000.

Can anyone shed some light on what this issue is and what I need to do to get it resolved

⟐ Commented maggio 03, 2026 at 2:07 GMT-7

iPhone XR: I bought my iPhone stock into the activation lock

Sat, 02 May 2026 06:00:22 -0700

I can't use my phone because of the activation lock

iPhone 15: iPhone 15 restarts every 3 min

Sat, 02 May 2026 04:37:09 -0700

My Iphone 15 restart every 3 min.

I was able to access the data analysis and the panic full report:

Is there anyone that can tell me what is wrong with the phone. Is it linked to the battery, the charge port or the mother board?

{"bug_type":"210","timestamp":"2026-04-25 16:07:05.00 +0200","os_version":"iPhone OS 26.4.1 (23E254)","roots_installed":0,"incident_id":"D8E6FCBF-2A9A-4467-98F3-640DD47583B2"}⏎
{⏎
"crashReporterKey" : "80d85a38e1ed5824bda5446651e2e47c9d9cb572",⏎
"panicProcessingFlags" : "0x0",⏎
"product" : "iPhone15,4",⏎
"kernel" : "Darwin Kernel Version 25.4.0: Fri Mar 6 00:02:25 PST 2026; root:xnu-12377.102.10~3\/RELEASE_ARM64_T8120",⏎
"socRevision" : "11",⏎
"panicString" : "panic(cpu 1 caller 0xfffffff041224008): SMC PANIC - ASSERT: target\/d37\/target.cpp:316: 0, SMC BSC failure, TAOC ----\nspreadsheet ver(*10) 40\nS.sensor array 0 - 5 is 0, 1048576, 0, 0, 0\nF.sensor array 0 - 1 is 0\n\n - Misc(2) OUTBOX1 not ready\nASSERT: target\/d37\/target.cpp:316: 0, SMC BSC failure, TAOC ----\nspreadsheet ver(*10) 40\nS.sensor array 0 - 5 is 0, 1048576, 0, 0, 0\nF.sensor array 0 - 1 is 0\n\n\nRTKit: RTKit-3255.100.143.release - Client: AppleSMCFirmware_H15-6164.102.4.d37.REL\n!UUID: f5d891ee-678e-31f2-8e65-8dcba5745d05\nASLR slide: 0x0000000000000000\nTime: 0x000000a25e1c88d8\n\nFaulting task 2 Call Stack: 0x000000000004f4f8 0x000000000004eec4 0x000000000004ecf0 0x000000000004d7a4 0x000000000003c1f0 0x00000000000430e0 0x000000000004b0a4\n\nChinook ASC Async error info: \nl2c_err_sts 0x5000fbfc00000000, l2c_err_adr 000000000000000000, l2c_err_inf 000000000000000000\nlsu_err_sts 000000000000000000, fed_err_sts 000000000000000000, mmu_err_sts 000000000000000000\ndpc_err_sts 000000000000000000\n\nMailbox (0): (0)\n Inbox AKF_KIC_INBOX_CTRL = 0x00020001, AKF_KIC_MAILBOX_SET = 0x11111101\n Outbox AKF_AP_OUTBOX_CTRL = 0x00020001, AKF_AP_MAILBOX_SET = 0x00000000\n\n dir endpoint

Thanks in advance for your help.

Regards,

⟐ Answered maggio 02, 2026 at 4:37 GMT-7

iPhone 13 mini: WiFi and Bluetooth barely works - why?

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:47:18 -0700

9-year-old’s iPhone 13 mini. Had a very unprofessional screen + battery replacement. Now:

WiFi disconnects constantly (especially when gaming)
Bluetooth range/connection is terrible
Screen flickers on home screen

Already tried the usual WiFi resets, forgetting networks, etc. – no change.

Questions:

On the 13 mini, are WiFi and Bluetooth handled by the same chip or antenna flex cable?
Could a botched screen replacement (tons of leftover glue, possibly damaged flexes) cause both WiFi and BT issues?
Any specific things to check inside?

Thanks so much!

⟐ Answer accepted maggio 01, 2026 at 6:47 GMT-7

iPhone 11: How to unlock iPhone 11 Lock to owner

Fri, 01 May 2026 03:31:27 -0700

How to unlock iphone 11 Lock to owner

⟐ Answer edited maggio 01, 2026 at 3:31 GMT-7

iPhone 14 Pro Max: How can I unlock sim locked

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:57:06 -0700

I can’t make a call with my phone

⟐ Commented aprile 30, 2026 at 21:57 GMT-7

iPhone 6 Plus: Bị vô nước trong thau lâu rồi

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:08:17 -0700

Vietnamese: Bị vô nước trong thau và sao đó nó bị hư mấy ngày rồi

English: Got into the water in the tank and somehow it's been broken for a few days

⟐ Edited aprile 30, 2026 at 8:08 GMT-7

iPhone SE 2020: replace screen on phone

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:23:19 -0700

why do you have to take the home button out, after replacing the screen???

⟐ Answered aprile 29, 2026 at 16:23 GMT-7