Hi all iFixers
I have an iPhone 5, and when I'm trying to boot it with a front camera flex attached, I get the well known [NAND] _FindFlashMedia error. But it isn't my flex that's bad, because I've tried with several. Could it be the connector on the motherboard or something else? If yes, how do I fix it? :)
Thanks
Best regards
Søren Frank
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Get one Magnifying glass and look closely at the logic board output port. If you see some foreign element or corrosion (due to moisture impact unknown), carefully clean it with a soft brush or using the tip of a tech tool. Be careful, very very careful. This should solve the issue since you are able to replicate the issue with multiple assembly tries. Use a tool something like this.
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I'll try it out, thank you very much :)
I know this is a pretty bad image, but take a look at this: http://cl.ly/c2sV
It seems that there is a missing part there. Can you confirm?
Another thing, it's kinda weird that the front camera works when I attach the cable AFTER the phone has booted...
Yes there is a missing resistor in your picture
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Frank,
First, when did this error start?
2nd, what's otherwise the history of that phone such as sharp drops, liquid damage, attempted repairs?
3rd, examine the logic board around the connectors where the front cam assembly attaches. Any traces of corrosion, or do you see anything broken, missing, or part removed from the board? Focus south of that connector, specially the slightly bigger square component you'll find there. You'll need magnification, such as 10x-20x. Post a clear picture if you see something suspicious. Or upload a high-red stock picture of an iPhone 5 board and mark the issue/culprits.
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This is a phone I got because it was as broken as it could get. It has been beaten to death, and I'm trying to make it work 100%. I'm taking a look around the connector, thanks! :)
I know this is a pretty bad image, but take a look at this: http://cl.ly/c2sV
It seems that there is a missing part there. Can you confirm?
Another thing, it's kinda weird that the front camera works when I attach the cable AFTER the phone has booted...
You're missing the C210 capacitor (56PF 5% 6.3V 01005). I'd remove this black nylon protection from around the connectors using a toothpick. Avoid using any sharp/metal tools such as tweezers (unless you have a very steady hand and have done it before) or x-acto knives (never) since you'll pop off more components than you'll care to count. See if something else is missing, and take a hard look at that square component/chip (level with the other end of that connector, immediately next to the screw hole). Tell us if it seems damaged. And in any case, although *usually" capacitors going to ground aren't that critical if they go missing, I know by experience that this part of the iPhone 5 is quite susceptible to missing/damaged components and would always start by replacing any missing/damaged component before troubleshooting any further. But you'll need some solid experience with micro soldering to pull it off. And you'll need a donor board to source that cap. Good luck!
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Are you testing it before you install the flex into the screen?
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I've tested both :)
And you get the error regardless of it being installed or not?
I always get the error when the flex is attached to the board.
Another thing, it's kinda weird that the front camera works when I attach the cable AFTER the phone has booted...
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