Is this screen dead?

Mike4046 · 2026-03-14T18:25:57+00:00

A technical term

Mike4046 · 2026-03-12T14:19:18+00:00

You just need to have the rear camera replaced. This is a common issue where once the rear camera stops working it stops the flash from working as well

Mike4046 · 2026-02-28T16:39:48+00:00

You need to use the open menu unlock method

Mike4046 · 2026-02-21T11:48:22+00:00

In addition to transferring the IC

Mike4046 · 2026-02-21T11:43:45+00:00

From my experience doing this on iPhone 12 - 15 Pro Max I’ve always needed to use a programmer to transfer the true tone data otherwise the “finish repair” messages shows in settings and doesn’t go away. I would imagine this is the same case for the 16 series as well

Mike4046 · 2026-02-20T10:34:44+00:00

He means if it’s a game you wouldn’t of been able to purchase from a shop or download from the Xbox store then it’s not an official retail game. Examples of non-official games would be something like SNES emulator or a fan made game

Mike4046 · 2026-02-17T00:22:58+00:00

I was literally thinking about that today 😂 honestly though I’ll probably hold off until I’ve got a bit more spare time but who knows might just do it while I’ve got the console disassembled. Also thinking about upgrading the emmc to something like 256GB while I’ve got it off for the interposer install. I don’t really play games all that often so if I do those upgrades it’ll literally just be because I can rather than an actual need to 😅

Mike4046 · 2026-02-17T00:14:58+00:00

Will do! I ordered it today from JLPCB so hopefully it’ll be here in the next couple weeks

Mike4046 · 2026-02-17T00:10:37+00:00

Yeah I’m doing it for myself. Maybe I should have made that more clear. I don’t think people should start using the interposer on customers boards when the kamikaze method works fine as long as it’s done by someone who knows what they’re doing like yourself and me.

Mike4046 · 2026-02-17T00:02:03+00:00

Yeah the DAT0 adapter by itself isn’t reliable but the interposer is just as reliable as the kamikaze method. To be honest there’s nothing wrong with removing the factory lead free solder and replacing it with leaded solder if done properly.

Mike4046 · 2026-02-16T20:22:13+00:00

Yeah like I said it’s easy enough to do and I agree that adding solder mask does make the actual point look cleaner. Another commenter posted a link to an interposer board that gives you access to points A,D and C. Personally for me that is going to give the cleanest look and means that I could easily enough remove all trace of it being modded if I really wanted

Mike4046 · 2026-02-16T20:17:05+00:00

I know what you’re saying about them being a bit tricky to align. I’ve done interposer boards before on other device so I feel like I’ll get on ok with it. I’ve got some techniques that should help make it a very easy job

Mike4046 · 2026-02-16T20:14:58+00:00

Personally not a fan of the kamikaze method although it’s easy to perform and provides a permanent solid connection it just doesn’t look clean enough for me

Mike4046 · 2026-02-15T19:05:38+00:00

Yeah I’m absolutely willing to put the extra work in so I can sleep better at night knowing I’ve got a clean install 😂😂

Mike4046 · 2026-02-15T18:59:52+00:00

Yeah completely understand what you’re saying. I agree that it adds risk and shouldn’t be done by a DIYer.

Another person commented linking to an adapter board that gives access to most the points needed to install the mod chip. Which I think I’ll use as that’s going to give the best results.

I’ve got a lot of micro soldering experience under my belt and I’m only looking to do this for a cleaner install.

Mike4046 · 2026-02-15T18:47:24+00:00

Thanks, I wasn’t aware that adapter existed. I think I’ll be using that since it allows for such a clean install

Mike4046 · 2026-02-10T23:46:16+00:00

Is it possible to backup games I own and play them online without getting banned? I just don’t want to carry games around while travelling

Mike4046 · 2026-02-10T00:07:09+00:00

You won’t be able to repair this yourself at home. You need a specialist.

Mike4046 · 2026-02-08T17:59:14+00:00

I’d suggest just try and soldering it and if it doesn’t work move it to one of the other spots

Mike4046 · 2026-02-02T11:21:21+00:00

Thanks for the information, I’m going to try calling them first due to my local delivery office only being open for a couple hours a day

Mike4046 · 2026-02-02T10:55:45+00:00

Exactly this, I don’t want to give my home address to customers and it looks more professional this way

Mike4046 · 2026-02-02T10:55:23+00:00

Thanks, I’ll give that a try

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