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Fourth generation iPhone. Repair is straightforward, but the front glass and LCD must be replaced as a unit. GSM / 8, 16, or 32 GB capacity / Model A1332 / Black and White. This page aims to help users troubleshoot, fix, and seek help for the iPhone 4.

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iPhone damaged with water, motherboard's problem?

Here is my problem: I dropped my iPhone for about 5 seconds in a puddle but after I cleaned it, I forgot to turn it off. The day after, I found my iPhone turned off and it wouldn't turn on, so I've read that my phone went in short-circuit. I opened it and the only parts damaged with water are the dock connector (that I cleaned with a deoxidant) and the part of headphones, so I think: it's a problem of the dock or of the motherboard? And if it's a problem of motherboard, can I solve it? Thank you and sorry for my english but I'm italian.

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Davide, it may help if you tell us which deoxidant you used. I suggest that you no longer try to turn it on or try to charge it. Disassemble it using this guide and properly clean it. Use this guide to clean it. It was written for a 3G but all the points are still valid for your phone as well. Always check your board for any missing, burned or otherwise damaged looking components. After that replace the battery, reassemble your phone and re-evaluate for any problems. Since you seem to know that you have a damaged dock connector, I would also go ahead and replace that. Hope this helps, good luck.

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my problem is my iphone 5 can't search my phone network.my phone always 'searching and no network service' what can i do? anyone can help me?and i go to shop all people said my motherboard problem.hurmmm but i think my antena cellular problem.please help me

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