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Black screen after replacing flex cable. [SOLVED]

[THE PROBLEM]

I ran into an issue in the shop where after replacing the Flex cable every screen I tried was black. The iPod wouldn't even beep when plugged in.

Since I googled the tar for a solution, and couldn,' find one, I'll post what I found for anyone else with the same problem who hasn't been able to find a solution.

The solution is moved below, to the answer so that it can be cleared per request.

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Thanks for letting me know guys, I did as you suggested.

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[HOW TO FIX IT]

I covered the circuits around the flex cable and de-solder it then cleaned up the pads and soldered on the new flex.

Not adhering to my own soldering instructions, of course I got in a rush and did this without de-soldering the + terminal on the battery first.

In my case, I went back and disconnected the + terminal on the battery and soldered it back on. The black screen went away and the iPod kicks up just fine.

I hope this helps fellow techs that may have found this.

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