Xiaomi 12 Disassembly Teardown Repair Video Review

Xiaomi 12 Disassembly Teardown Repair Video Review.
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[@leyzic9272]

I consider your channel one of the most underrated, such great quality content, I consider you are better than JerryRig for teardowns, hopefully you get to 100K this year, or even more 😃

[@PBKreviews]

Thanks for the support! 😀✌

[@FaresDjebbar]

I agree, this is the best teardown channel, Jerry's content is mostly for entertainment, but this is educational!

[@PBKreviews]

@@FaresDjebbar thanks!👍

[@fazaldaud]

@@FaresDjebbar me to, let's like and watch him so that he continues to rise to the top

[@Donker1582]

It's quite amazing with it's "Compact" sized phone could get 4500mah in it, I hope miui and snapdragon increase the efficiency on this phone

[@emresimsek4259]

It's never gonna improve, as the SD 8 Gen 1 is way too power hungry. It heats up and the software does make it even worse. I'd get another device. Using the Xiaomi 12 right now, that's my honest experience. I'm not a heavy user at all.

[@Donker1582]

@@emresimsek4259 agreed, have seen lots of review and it's not efficient, glad that xiaomi release the xiaomi 13

[@dariorodriguez3644]

Thank You!! I hope You hit 100k subs sooner ♥️, love your content!!!

[@PBKreviews]

Thanks! And you're welcome 😀

[@madmike6942]

i have this phone 1 year now...still a beast

[@denmendoza9373]

That massive vapor chamber it has and still heats a lot.

[@PBKreviews]

Yup, but keep in mind, just because the phone gets hot doesn't mean its over heating. It could just be a sign that the phone is efficiently transferring heat away from the components and out of the phone. The only time you should be worried is when the phone is running slow or slugish and the processor is running hot. 😀

[@jashsylde8136]

@@PBKreviews But its Passively cooled. There is a certain heat capacity of the Vapour chamber after which it wont be able to cool the device, Unless the Front and the Back Glass come in contact with cold objects (Our Human Hands are certainly not cold objects)

[@PBKreviews]

@@jashsylde8136 True

[@KikoNihues]

You did show rubber orings around sim tray and USB-C connector. Do you think its water/splash resistant even there's no certification? Is there any other way water could enter easly?

[@majd_shoots]

You should've compared the differences between the 2 phones just for fun since you have them both It would make a great series 😉

[@PBKreviews]

Ya I should have, didn't really think much about it. I don't have the phones with me anymore or else I would have done it. Ill keep it in mind for next time when I have two variations/models of the phones. :)

[@lukamicovic1689]

Does opening phone's back cover damages phone internal cooling system? Are there any cons of opening phones back cover?

[@PBKreviews]

No not at all. Would not effect the cooling system. If anything, lets just say the back cover is completely removed, it would even allow for more air and cooling.

[@aryapanjidwiputra554]

Sir, can you tell us how to differentiate phone from the inside that has ip rating or not? Does this phone have splash resistant feature?

[@nelvincheung]

I believe it has no official ip rating, though it is somewhat designed too resist water. But just don't be too reliant on it

[@asadsiddiqui5004]

Best wishes to you and the channel♥️

[@PBKreviews]

Thanks! 😀

[@gabrielonatyu]

If i remove the wireless charger plate of the cellphone to make him more cooler and plus i don't use wireless charging, will be no problem right? I've done the same thing with the lg g6 and no regrets.

[@PBKreviews]

Yes, will not be a problem, will work fine.

[@thecoolmonster5749]

Do MI12x also

[@Joshuaa8031]

to only remove the battery can i let the upper part rest there with the cables removed? Or do i need remove the upper part aswell. i have the 12x but the battery of the 12 is the same as 12x. i am thinking to repair it some day so i can check for files that are still on there

[@LeviAckerman-kv3ee]

2 years later, after this phone receives an upgrade to HyperOS, i find a little bit improvement with the battery life and heating issues under a normal daily usage such as scrolling social media or even youtube videos, it doesn't heat up as much as before, and i get around 7 hours screen on time compared to MIUI which only gives you like 4 hours at best. (a lot of Xiaomi phone get a massive battery life improvements after the HyperOS upgrade, even the recent Poco X6 Pro that has doubled the time from 4 hours in MIUI to 8 hours screen on time on HyperOS) However if you want to play heavy game on this phone for quite long time such as Genshin, HSR, or even Warzone, i suggest you buy a phone cooler and a heatsink that you can attach to the back cover, it can help your phone to survive longer.

[@leandrojaramillo646]

That Vapor Chamber ❤❤❤

[@fikrial3421]

I'm just lil bit curious, is it possible to upgrade the xiaomi 12 lite with xiaomi 12 primary camera? Since it seems like they have the same size and cable socket

[@zake996]

I have the same cuestion but with Xiaomi 12 and 12 pro

[@rauldorelgyorgy9523]

Hy, please let me know if did some damage to my xiaomi 12x, instead of inserting the pin in to the sim tray I pressed next to it in to the microphone hole, everything is working fine and when I call the other person can hear me well but my question is there a filter or something similar where is the microphone? And it is possible to break it when I pressed with the pin ejector? Should I leave like this or send it to repair? I really appreciate you answering my questions, thanks

[@rauldorelgyorgy9523]

@Hofi ok, thanks for the answer, a big relief

[@assistenciatecnicar9cell408]

Muito bom obrigado

[@PBKreviews]

Thanks, you're welcome 😀

[@ArvinJohnPelostratos]

Does xiaomi 12 have heat resistance?

[@chalcodelvolga8800]

Why the camera is fogging? Because de processor is near to camera?

[@AbdulAziz-fj7qp]

super fast ..idol😌

[@PBKreviews]

👍😀

[@ostjunge6735]

Thank you for that great Video! I changed my Display by myself (because the professionel Repair is very expansive in my Country) and destroyed the Black Cable for the Fingerprint Sensor when i opened the Back Case with the Tools .. 1:53 at this point you can see that Cable. Is it possible to buy that Cable new somewhere or can i fix it somehow? Thank you and sorry for my bad english skills

[@PBKreviews]

None of those cables @1:53 in the video are for the fingerprint sensor. The only cables I can think you are referring to are the coaxial cables/wire cables and those are for antenna connections. You would need to find one in similar length from another phone possibly to use since its hard to find these cables for phones. You can search online for smartphone coaxial cable replacements.

[@TM-wf2eq]

thank you for the video! can you replace the battery w/o removing the motherboard/daughter board etc? Or in other words: what's the least amount of components you have to take out in order to reach the battery? thanks again

[@Banned.]

Mantap bang

[@PBKreviews]

👍

[@Calocarv]

Is there a physical notification led fir missed calls/messages?

[@ciubex]

How can be removed from the frame the side buttons? Because I tried to replace them, but I didn't figure out how to remove them from the back. Should be removed the display assembly? From the back I was able to take out only the buttons flex cable, but the buttons are like situated into another "chamber" and the buttons are not pressing directly the buttons microswitches, there are 2 intermediate pieces, a metal pin and a rubber membrane. The buttons are pressing the pins, the pins are pressing the membrane and the membrane is pressing the micro switches.

[@PBKreviews]

The physical buttons on the side of the frame are either push in or pull out. Not sure which one but you can try both to see which works. If its pull out you have to just physically tug them out from the frame. If its push in ones, once you remove the gasket and flex cable assembly with button clickers from the frame slot, you can push in the buttons into the frame and they should come out into the frame slot. But most likely just pull out ones.

[@ciubex]

​ @PBKreviews Thank you very much for the answer! Yesterday I tried again to pull out the power button, here are my conclusions. To take out the buttons by pulling it, it is required to get first another small piece which contain a small metal blade which acting as a retainer. The button have inside 2 small gaps, the one pointing to the phone bottom have inserted this metal piece which blocking the button inside. So first should be removed this piece of metal, placed actually into a black plastic piece, this should be lifted up with a strong needle, and then the button is camming out easily. The same retention method is applied to the volume rocker button too, but there, the retention piece is placed on the hole from top. If you inspect carefully the all 4 holes near the buttons with a magnifying glass, can be identified better the retentions pieces.

[@Blau9]

Ever happened to you that the phone didn't start after you said power it on an you are done?

[@PBKreviews]

lol ya I think once, I don't remember which phone it was but it was a while back. Had to take it apart again to see what I didn't connect properly but got it going. After I'm done with the videos I take the back cover back off again to apply new adhesive and re apply the back, so if I run into an issue with the phone not powering on, at that point I can take it apart again and see what I missed.

[@mikysan1115]

Hi, the white, blue and black cable on the right side connected to the motherboard at what he needed? What is the funcion om that cables, for black one cable?

[@Chrzanior]

aren't those anthena cables?

[@Aitezaz4]

this or the pro, which one you would prefer for daily use? also are these water proof enough?

[@PBKreviews]

Depending on your budget, either would be good for daily use. The 12 is good enough as is, the pro has the additional 2 speakers and minor other upgrades which I would prefer. Also these aren't really water resistant. There is no IP rating nor are there any gaskets around connectors etc. So I wouldn't risk dunking them in water. :)

[@nelvincheung]

xiaomi 12 is good enough, I am currently using it, unless you want a bigger screen for about 200 usd. Or go for xiaomi 12 ultra if you want a even better camera

[@chbharathkumar9837]

Does inserting SIM ejector tool in Mic hole damage water resistance or the mic?

[@PBKreviews]

nope, the mic is seated above the hole.

[@D_Q001]

Very good

[@PBKreviews]

Thanks! 👍

[@risalzhang1075]

what is colling better than 11t pro? or same ? thanks

[@PBKreviews]

I believe the cooling is better than the 11t pro. Has a much larger vapor chamber to transfer heat.

[@kubko10]

Hi, do you know where the test point pins are located on the xiaomi 12 motherboard please?

[@PBKreviews]

Hi, sorry no I don't know where they would be located.

[@muruganmarimuthu3189]

Hi, can you share Display back side image, and camera image closer view.

[@muhamadmusa7119]

i accidentally inserted my sim card ejector tool in the microphone hole in xiaomi 12 ? you think a damaged it somehow

[@PBKreviews]

No, you should be fine. Filter and mic are seated above the hole and wont be damaged.

[@ChrisTiAn-lz8gi]

HI, can you tell me where i can buy the glass backcover in new. My one is broken a little bit.

[@PBKreviews]

Hi, here is a link for some on ebay: www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2062857.m570.l1313&_nkw=xiaomi+12+battery+door+cover&_sacat=0

[@himanologanor4093]

wunderbar

[@PBKreviews]

😀✌

[@Vishall_Madurai]

please do disassembly video on MOTO G71 5G "BLACK" colour plsss !!! does it have magnetometer compass sensor ??

[@PBKreviews]

Hi, the G71 disassembly is going to be the same as the G51, difference is just processor etc. But not sure about the magnetometer compass sensor.

[@dokmak_93]

so it has no dual tone led flash?

[@PBKreviews]

They might be achieving it with that filter over the glass on the lower portion, but it doesn't have two separate LEDs for the flash.

[@jonomonstre1]

Where is the GPS hardware?

[@mr2bmw]

Hi, I thought the back was glass not plastic.

[@elio0404]

Hello, I just broke my big camera glass, how can I replace it ?

[@PBKreviews]

Its held in place with adhesive. You can use a hair dryer to heat it up and a tool or thin razor to pry it off. Replacement camera lens cover or glass should come with replacement adhesive.

[@bahaddinesahli]

i buy a new one today but it wont start even when i put the charger nothing happend and wont start plz help

[@PBKreviews]

try holding the volume down and power button for 30 seconds to see if it helps. If not, try a different charger and let it charge for 15 minutes and try again see if it works.

[@Hafyzy]

hi , i like your teadrdown video , can you do mi 11 lite 5g ne teardown ?

[@PBKreviews]

Thank you. The mi 11 lite 5g ne is the same as the mi 11 lite and there is already a disassembly video on it from someone else on KZbin. The only difference is the processor, the disassembly and design is the same. 😀

[@Hafyzy]

@@PBKreviews i see , thanks for your explanation . cheers :)

[@PBKreviews]

@@Hafyzy you're welcome, thanks 😀✌

[@AwesomeBlackDude]

06:00 So all connectors doesn't require any tools?

[@PBKreviews]

You mean when putting it back together?

[@shorteczek]

Hi there. Could someone tell me where is in Xiaomi 12x/12 nfc antenna???

[@PBKreviews]

It's integrated with the wireless charging coil, the antenna runs around the square portion of the graphite pad/film covering the wireless charging coil on the back.

[@esekruzz]

That copper vapor chamber is the largest I've seen

[@PBKreviews]

yeah its a pretty large one.

[@chbharathkumar9837]

Sim Ejector Hole & mic hole same oneplaced

[@pimpinal004]

Nice

[@PBKreviews]

👍😀

[@physiqueDrummond]

is the battery 'serialized' ?

[@PBKreviews]

Not sure what you mean

[@physiqueDrummond]

@@PBKreviews does the cell motherboard on boot check the battery serial number and refuse to start if the battery is not the same when quitting the factory?

[@martinjohan8756]

Is Xiaomi 12 water proof or splash proof?

[@PBKreviews]

Its not water proof and I don't really think it's splash proof either. There aren't really any measures internally that I saw to make it water resistant.

[@stefanranelovic5228]

Can you check if dc dimming can work alongside with 120hz? 🤗

[@bengalifact9161]

Hii saar

[@PBKreviews]

Hello 😀

[@arizonaland742]

Can this phone survive being caught in rainfall?

[@PBKreviews]

I would assume it will survive some rain, but not sure how much water it can resist.

[@D_Q001]

Vivo İqoo 9 pro teardown

[@PBKreviews]

Will be doing it as soon as it comes in.

[@Phoenix56801]

Still waiting for the Realme Q3 pro

[@PBKreviews]

Should have that one done in 2 days

[@علاماتمروريه]

it hasProximity sensor

[@PBKreviews]

Yes, its shown @2:55 in the video. 👍

[@oviandre]

[@PBKreviews]

😀✌

[@jeewan89]

🤦🤦🤦🤦 I buy this phone but no cooling liquidity its getting mustly hot 🔥🔥🔥

[@PracticalGangu]

First view 😍💖

[@jashsylde8136]

mi11 felt more exotic

[@PBKreviews]

Not sure, I like the look of the mi 12 better. :)

[@jashsylde8136]

@@PBKreviews Ah Everyone has their favorites. But Let me tell u Mi11 was built more premium, The Component layout was better, Had High grade components, Simpler Layout, Better 108MP OIS Enabled Samsung HMX Sensor

[@PBKreviews]

@@jashsylde8136 yup, just look wise I prefer the 12/12 pro. Also the large copper vapor chamber and heat transfer I feel is better.

[@xxXpimentaXxx]

Just bought one yesterday 😁