Screen repair/troubleshooting an iPhone 5S.
Hi guys. I recently got an iPhone 5s which i know 0 history about. The screen and lcd are 100% cracked. The body also has extensive damage to the aluminium. It also does not post/respond to being plugged into itunes.
I was wondering, how would I know what is broken/wrong with it. Is it just the lcd and glass or is it more stuff inside too?
Also, can it ben opened without risking even more damage to the frame?
And, the most important thing is, could I reset the phone (after i presumably fixed it) without knowing the apple id (remember, I know nothing about this phone)?
Basicly, I want to know is this phone worth rescuing without sinking a lot of money as i do not have a replacement screen, pentalobe screwdriver or anything else required.
Edit: I have also noticed that the phone is bent on the volume controlls side (pic below). This phone may be a lost cause....
Is this a good question?
2 Comments
Are you sure the battery isn't just flat? (assuming the phone was left in a draw, unused for a week)
I'd actually keep it plugged in to a wall charger for 30 minutes then try to plug it into computer and see if the computer responds to it.
by Ben
I've charged it for about 20mins and still no response on iTunes. Il leave it plugged in for longer and see if that does anything.
Update: Left it to charge for about 40mins, still nothing when I connect it to iTunes
by Imad Knight