Fixing Another iPhone X That Wont Turn On

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[@harrybuckley7292]

Hi . This is a great video. In the past I have given you grief but now I take it all back ( sorry :-( ) . I have watched a number of iphone fix videos and yours are up there with the best. I have an XR that I have done some work on but the last issue I have it that it wont start, its drawing around 0.1 A @ 4V ( when on a DC power supply ) and just sitting there. I know that high ampage is an indication of a short but I am not sure about the indication of a low ampage and what tests I should start to perform ( but I am sure I will crack this in time ). I am a hobbyist and enjoy bringing these smashed devices back to life. :-)

[@ststele]

Thanks :) I wonder if when the board is powered on and drawing 0.1a (100mA), if it would be detected by a computer? I see them pretty often stuck in DFU mode. 100mA could be that.

[@vrnicastro6353]

I am in complete awe of your knowledge and abilities. I tried a screen repair on an iPhone 5. My hands shake way too much to even try and do something like this. My daughters iPhone 7 Plus needs a new battery. I should send it to you! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@klevrepairs]

Jason my friend.. we missed you. Nice to see you back.

[@moosesugar]

i like that you went back and cleaned everything so it was perfect for the customer most repair shops would not have done that good video jason hope you make more sooner than later

[@kristoferkindell7900]

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[@twanvanasten7432]

I love your good work Jason, what I also like so much is that you decided to separate the pcb for a second time, you really want the best for the customer! Thank you for repairing my phone!

[@ststele]

Thank u for commenting. I was wondering how long before you seen the video. I’ve never posted a video where the owner of the phone doesn’t recognize it pretty quick. Please let me know if it gives you any trouble. It should run good.

[@twanvanasten7432]

You're welcome! I did recognize the video immediately when I was in Greece for holidays the past 10 days, and I enjoyed it :). Unfortunately I had some problems with placing a comment on the video, with my phone.. So I thought, I will post a comment at it when I’m back in The Netherlands, with my laptop ;). At this moment i'm still waiting to receive the phone! I think it will arrive soon.

[@daakrolb]

@@ststele Before you "seen" the video? And "run good?" Despite that, you are a damn genius, and tech god. I assume a repair like this would cost a fortune... And I would like to know what it costs. I mean why not just buy a new one? (Priceless photos and videos I understand, but this phone was second hand.)

[@classic287]

Enough with the PC, You need to get off your high horse....

[@baub4u]

I’m really impressed, good job! I wish all phone repair guys were as meticulous as you.

[@BlastsMods]

no clue how i came across this channel; maybe it's because i watch Louis Rossman but I'm very glad :)

[@cashno]

Woah your alive

[@Doyle69]

I spotted that little solder piece! Man oh man am I glad you showed going back over it and removing it! I was sat here thinking "nooooooo!!" benefit of reviewing your footage!

[@JohannaParrishParrish_Place]

Love watching your videos although I don't do microsoldering I love watching you figure it out!

[@dmartinie]

Sometimes you need to leave it to the experts. I have a iPhone 6 Plus that Jason fixed a while ago. I went to replace my battery, sorted out all the screws correctly when taking it apart and was thanking Jason for all these great videos. I left the room for a moment, and came back realizing that my dog’s big ass tail hit the screw separator and they went everywhere. Glad it was Prime Days as I bought a new screw set and a magnifier. Hopefully I can get it back together and not do LSD. FML!!

[@voyger2561]

so do you need a magnifier to tell the screws apart

[@dmartinie]

Yeppers! These old eyes ain't what they used to be! ;-(

[@voyger2561]

@@dmartinie well that comes with age good luck

[@dmartinie]

Thank you Jason for the repairs that you have done for me and my family over a few years. I’d also like to thank you of all the knowledge that I have gained watching your videos. I don’t try to re-ball or any shit like that, but gained confidence enough to battery and proximity sensor cable replacement. The 6 Plus you worked on 2 years ago for touch disease is still up and running.

[@01bigtrev]

You appeared in my feed and have to post saying great video found it fascinating and interesting. Keep up the great work

[@daves1412]

Extraordinary level of skill. Very very impressive.

[@leo-qz6dl]

jason is one of the best out there i would like to be teached by him honestly

[@umadbroyolo8413]

Thank you for popping it into the ultrasonic cleaner before sending it off. That's the first thing I look at on a PCB is if the manufacturer (or repair technician) even bothered to clean off the flux - good indication of the kind of workmanship you're dealing with. I'm still undecided on not replacing that cap you ripped off though, I know you have your reasons but the engineers didn't put it there for fun, it does serve a purpose :) Anyways great talent you have!

[@westfield90]

I opened my iPhone and literally couldn’t see anything. I’ve been watching repair KZbin videos for so long I hadn’t connected that in real life it’s not that zoomed up as in the videos... lol. I had to purchase some magnifying glasses but they were so uncomfortable and clunky, my career of fixing my phone died right there. Respect to you. You are just as talented as any surgeon

[@Petrrii]

Nowadays you need to have the precision of a chirurgical doctor to repair a phone

[@groovejet33]

Great video,you were very good when you first started but man your so polished now. The explanations you give, and the tools You use make for a great video

[@ststele]

Thank you

[@jeffreygirty8911]

Your a good man thanks for being such a great repair guy!! Not to many left

[@maisam.alatrach]

You are doing your job perfectly, so if your channel was about different field, I guarantee that you would have millions of subscribers.

[@mrsemifixit]

Hey Jason was wondering if you ever experience neck and back pain from using the microscope? And if any suggestions on remedying such issues? Also what microscope do you use? Apologies if you’ve already made a video about it or mentioned it before

[@ststele]

This has recently become a pretty big problem. As the repairs have gotten more difficult and with lower success rates, I’ve been spending a lot more hours at the bench and being less active when away from the bench. I’ve had a neck ache for months and it doesn’t really go away, it just moves around to different areas. To help combat my neck aches, I’ve gotten rid of no-fix/no-fee and also added an additional charge for prior repair attempts. I’m starting to be more active again and will be having more time to get away from the bench. So far, having a bench fee doesn’t seem to have slowed down new repairs. I just get dumped on so very often, I have to charge a fee. Recently, I had almost an entire month of no-fixes due to where I get most of my customers. I feel so very much better now that I’m not giving away so much time. Maybe my neck ache will go away? :-)

[@mrsemifixit]

STS Telecom How much working distance does your microscope allow? Can it be adjusted so you’re sitting as straight as possible when working or have to lean forward/bend your neck to use?

[@josephking6515]

15 Jan 2020 and you were on Paul Daniels channel. He suggested we take a look at yours, you posted a link so I came and looked. What I know about soLdering and iPhone/Mac repairs would fit onto the head of an electron printed in a LARGE font but even I can recognise that you got serious skills. Very impressive Jason. In case you read this, with the dribbling of the flux round the split PCB, would a flux pen do a better job or would it drag on the soLder balls too much? As I said, I know *nothing* but BigClive uses one (I know, totally different environment) but curiosity killed the K1W1, satisfaction brought me back. Thanks for the show (and I clicked Subscribe :) Look forward to watching more.

[@ststele]

I am reading this :-) thanks for subscribing. Flux pen may work better but I have never used one (yet).

[@dragan8V]

Great video, I am currently working on building a iPhone XS Max, I have been fixing phones and selling them to make some extra money, and recently I have been buying totalled phones and fixing them and selling them, I have this board and it doesn't interact with any device and because of this video I can go to a repair shop and ask if they can help me (because I don't have all the tools) otherwise I might just send it to you if you would like to help me fix my toughest project yet. I am also from the Netherlands.

[@KFC66]

"I'm never coming out, my life is rooined." 😂

[@amostecumseh6931]

really enjoy your videos... keep em coming 👍

[@herystevanus8980]

I'm so thankfull for what you sharing, time so valueable 🙏🙏🙏🙏💪

[@itz_lexiii_]

only $4,999,999.95?!? thats a steal! sending my perfectly fine phone in now!

[@jonwill674]

sp0rka lol if you didn’t say it I would’ve

[@DeneF]

Did I hear Mutley laughing, or was it Scooby? Please really impress me and tell me you were reading the clients phone story from Netherlands text? Lol. Great video. Many thanks.

[@riyazlakhani775]

I have seen first time that because of one cap the phone can be short. Very nice and understandable video.

[@diyelectronicsguy]

Another excellent video! Thanks Jason! Man, iPhone X repair is on another level

[@ststele]

Thanks man :)

[@simmerahluwalia]

@STSTelecom How do you fix an iphone X stuck in recovery mode because of a full storage. It went into a bootloop and then updating failed because of lack of sufficient storage. Would the phone require to be opened for this issue? What is a possible solution? Waiting to hear from you

[@obimethakawin6633]

love your video, tks for making, especially the list of parts n tools used, awesome job

[@caerleon9176]

The need to clean, no-clean fluxes. We did in MILSPEC products, although ultrasonics was banned for the process. Caused micro delamination of the PCB's. Nice video.

[@hinelinen]

You posted this video as I'm currently struggling to find my first VDD main short, also liquid damage and was ultrasonic'd before being sent to me, I cri evrytim

[@chudak27]

I should have waited a while before I tried and butchered a data recovery attempt on my WD’d wife’s 5s a while back... 🤦‍♂️ thanks for an awesome tutorials...

[@johnsonsoloviov4695]

From Kazakhstan thanks for this video.very informative content. Good luck you're channel and many more subscribe

[@robertfowler9089]

nicely done jason, i wish all repairs were that snapplistic ( my new word for wow that was "quick") lol

[@anashijjaway141]

you are amazing bro keep going on your creativity.

[@HecTechFPV]

I've added extra cap's external to the pcb before IE add some jumper wires and find a space close by then stack some ceramics

[@georgeodriscollvideos7740]

Jason nice to see you back doing vids you had been gone awhile

[@alexrivera.churchpianist]

Hey, its nice to see you again. Hope you feel good (:

[@g.z.gabrielzmed3867]

you are amazing in your work dude!

[@stanleyjoseph876]

Great Job Jason... I like ur work as well as ur setup... 💌 love from India

[@donnierobertson3088]

Nice job

[@itolga]

Hey Jason! As always, I am enjoying your videos since a long time and was happy to see you again on stage with this video. For me, as living in Germany it's weird that a EU customer sends a device for a board level repair to the USA. So, shipping is not cheap...what was the repair price at the end of your work? However, go on with your great work, your fantastic humor, and sympathetic character. Best regards, Tolga

[@ststele]

Hey, thanks for the compliments. Return shipping to the Netherlands is $24.50 at our cheapest rate. We normally charge $150~$250 for iPhone X repairs. This one wound up being $150 + $46 (upgraded shipping +insurance). Also, in some countries, they make the customer pay import fees before they can get their phone back. We try to make it clear that we're only returning their phone to them tho in hopes that they don't have to pay taxes as if they purchased the phone.

[@ststele]

That's $24.50 if it is a whole phone (over 8oz~16oz) or $15 for logic board only (less than 8oz).

[@itolga]

STS Telecom Alright, thank you. I think that‘s an acceptable price 👍👍

[@DaveRepairs]

great video - not seen much on X so good start for me

[@computabench1162]

hey jason glad to hear you've been busy looking forward to your next video a month is to long to wait man ;-)

[@ststele]

2 months almost. I’m finally posting tonight tho and planning to get back to uploading weekly.

[@Телемастер-диагност]

0.L means Open Line

[@nagarajupinnu3621]

You are really great bro...... Keep..... Rocking......

[@cjimenez_]

Hello there! I’ve been doing cell phone repairs for a bit now and I wanted to also learn about how someone could get proper training in micro soldering

[@alexbezemer9209]

There are a couple of place's where you can learn that. 1 is rewa, they do courses all over the globe. 2 (the one that i did) is go to china head over to zhengzhens and there are a number of microsoldering classes you can take over there. With alot of expertise people that can guide you trough any issues. Wich ever one you choose to do. Bring a couple of phone,s with diffrent issue's so you can fix them on the spot. Excuse me for any grammer error, as english is my seconds language

[@vovanduuken]

9:27 I'm never coming out, my life is rooined 🤣🙂🤯

[@gmorb666]

My standards for cleaning flux have gotten pretty low. Im always afraid of it not working after an ultrasonic if its a severely water damaged machine. Plus amtech flux probably wont ever cause any damage. :)

[@kinetic4644]

Hi Jason from Spain, thanks to share,

[@marsellati8081]

Nice video try to meke more of them

[@Dev_skoll]

Louis Rossman would be like, why the fuck didn't you replace the cap?!?!?!

[@Ped0772]

lol @ 9:16 , playground humor, the best kind :)

[@malikbrothersmaliks9883]

Good job sir I always fallow you and learn many things from you..

[@kakashikakashi-]

"For the low low low price of just - $4999999.95 we can do a video on your phone"

[@michaelbryan3363]

do you only fix idevices,would be nice seeing you do some samsungs

[@سعدخالد-ز2ب]

Please can u tell me rhe time interval need in heater

[@casbeekhuis8964]

Neeederland ooh Neeeederland!!

[@TMusicLis]

I’m going to start buying broken phones on eBay and sending them to you for the repairs. 49 bucks is a steal.

[@Dutch_off_grid_homesteading]

heya as the X is the newest foon the componant inside are pretty the same so a cap blown and maling a shoret to with main that can happen

[@ShahidSaleem1]

You really seem nervous today, am I right or? kudos for the work done.

[@jheroldpizarro1626]

Hi Jason, i have the same problem with my mother board. any way i could get my motherboard sent to you and fix as well?

[@louie888888888]

Thank you for all the great video's

[@mokshaGyanRam]

Your very experienced man

[@solarp1guy]

I have an iphone x mother board aswell no power. How muxh for you to have a look at it

[@johnlacey155]

Very impressive!

[@segachelya]

which microscope do you use in your work, write the manufacturer’s brand and model.

[@swanchoo9803]

what's the black stuff in the alcohol bath? i notice its almost always there

[@avpr1c]

I use this gear to build drones... I like your style 😁

[@toliq90]

Hello boss this Tural from Canada. I have a question what kind of power supply cable do you use? I mean the red one.

[@Hersik]

I work for a repair company in the Netherlands. What company did this?

[@Raytechable]

What is the model Of ur dc station I Like it

[@rajeshkumarbehera9275]

Just saw notification & watched it. Very informative...

[@rashidpalat4505]

Awesom work mr jason Im a big fan of you

[@Laflamablanca969]

1:20 - Phew... I thought you were going to run to the ocean and throw it in that 😂

[@norawitchanbooranapinich3518]

How do you know that the cap you removed doesn’t need to be replace, and how to know which need to be?

[@dr.hassankhalil9963]

Good job 👍

[@mobiletech4466]

sir. please upload iphone x pcb layer separation full video

[@ujvgffh4824]

What heppens if a lot of capacitors are missing from board

[@ststele]

It really depends on the purpose of the caps. On VDD_MAIN there are a lot of them. By removing one, we have very slightly narrowed the operating window but not enough to make any difference. If we removed a bunch of them, the phone would eventually become unstable and likely do all sorts of goofy things. I've never tried tho :)

[@ujvgffh4824]

Thanks so much

[@beetee1331]

HI Jason, I have an iPhone X which stop working. It was charged for about four hours then it turned on and after a little while it just won't turn on again. Can you please help me?

[@mathaiesnoding7229]

Can you put a link to the plastic trays you use for phones to keep parts in? Thanks!

[@NathanChisholm041]

9:20 are you talking under water lol

[@josiesheppard8268]

Did you ever get it working again sts ?

[@bryzztortello]

My guilty pleasure is back!

[@obelix_1971]

Love the videos, Keep up the good work.

[@husamjurf1436]

nice ,, Would somebody be able to let me know if really the I clould would be removed ???

[@samamani5423]

my friend , you are fine . you must not bother your self so much over what ppl might think . if you made a mistake during the recording just blow it off by saying "ohh shoot" or "fuck it " , leave it on the video and get used to ppl seeing you make mistakes . ppl gonna love cause you are a real one for that but if you're flawless then you're fake . so many of us can't speak like you can in front of a camera. we don't care as long as you don't care , so please don't care . thank you

[@bockwurst_brot]

Best video, greets from Germany

[@JusttheEdge]

Do you ever use new thermal paste between the board?

[@classic287]

Awesome to watch, thanks 🙏

[@Bluegtr_r35]

Can you tell me why face id doesn’t work sometimes after screen repair?

[@ATF.California]

Could be that the camera face I'd uses is dirty maybe a finger print or dust if it works on and off I'd say that is most likely why I've had this happen in some repairs I get in

[@computersrepaircotesaint-l7407]

Pro Tech, Thx

[@Stormprobe]

Spatula City!

[@gadgetfixsamal7537]

Sir, is there any board review that is free? Thank you!

[@ststele]

Yes. phoneboard.co

[@alexdzib4848]

dear jason i got a iphone 6 the day before i purchase it the screen was bad but i gave me image , in the next day it went black , i tried to change into a new screen and still got no imagen it turns on and u can make the calls but 0 image it charges aswell , any tips to fix it ? no water dmg also no tecnicll service on it . if u can just help me a little bit ill thank u .

[@alibeymobile3853]

Hi what is your webcam stand for handview shots?

[@maisam.alatrach]

Perfect job

[@zx8401ztv]

Smashing repair, you should wear a deerstalker hat while logically hunting down a fault :-D Your name is Jason Holmes :) he he .

[@ststele]

Hmmmm... I'm taking notes for a future video. Hehe =)