display ribbon cable connector ripped off (with photos)
the connector from display (digitizer?) get ripped of from the ribbon and stayed on the motherboard plug, as you can see from photos, there is any possibilities to solve this situation, or i have to throw my iphone?
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pic 2
thanks in advantage
Aggiorna (22/11/2018)
UPDATE, i was able to remove the plug stucked on the logic board, there is any way to replace only the ribbon cable from the display/digitizer? i have original screen and i mind buy a spare part with lower quality compared to the original.
I would like to find out if it is possible replace only the damaged flex cable (pic 4) , or in case resold over it a new connector (the cable itself looks good), i can't find any similar kind of reparation across the web.
Thanks to all
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pic 4
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I understand it can be difficult but try to take a clear picture of the logic board connector area, it's a bit difficult to be helpful without seeing clearly what the problem exactly is. Soldered parts have to be resoldered back, if even possible, there's nothing else one can do, parts can't be just glued back in such a small scale. That applies to any soldered part, including screen flat cables connectors..they can sometimes be repaired but they are very delicate parts and need small tips and quite a bit of experience. Connector on the logic board looks harmed too from the second picture, but you can see it with your own eyes and be able to judge if it looks fine, let us know..
by arbaman
Grazie mille Arbaman :)
I uploaded 2 new photos with the actual situation.
i was able to remove the stuck part of connector from logic board with a needle, and it look quite okay in my opinion (pic 3).
if possible i would like to mantain the actual screen for the reason explained above.
I would like to find out if it is possible replace only the damaged flex cable (pic 4) , or in case resold over it a new connector (the cable itself looks good), i can't find any similar kind of reparation across the web.
by taccio88
@taccio88 Prego, figurati :)
New pics are much better indeed..it seems the connector was unfortunately teared off the screen flat cable but the logic board side seems to be fine..it might be repaired, sometimes I fix cables too when parts are fine and seem to be worth the effort. However, in the western world it is usually not really worth to take up such jobs due to high labour costs, two ways shipping etc..probably a second hand original screen would cost you about the same as fixing yours in the end. If you have a skillfull microsoldering lab near the place you live, they should be able to offer you a no fix no fee repair price, as it's a straightforward repair.
by arbaman