The first launch of the iPhone was done on January 9, 2007, by Steve Jobs. It was the first phone that worked on IOS system operating software. Initially, the iPhone was raised in the market against Android phones and as time passed it became famous due to its efficient security system, user-friendly, and better camera options. The first release of the iPhone included 4GB and 8GB storage compatibility. Before the iPhone release, other phone companies were copying the style of the Blackberry mobile. But as the iPhone appeared most companies started to bring renovation in their phones according to the iPhone as it comes with big screens and improved cameras.
The owner of the iPhone made a huge tough competition against the two largest companies Blackberry and Nokia. The selling of the iPhone at a large scale made a huge revenue profit for the company. As the iPhone comes in a sleek design that includes features like a 30 pin dock connector (known as a lighting connector), USB 2.0 host, and 8-pin connector for smooth charging, and comes with lightning technology.
The variety of iPhones offered by the company as iPhone 2s, 3s, 4, 4s, 5, 5s, 5c, 6, 6s, 6plus, 7, 7plus, 8, 8plus, iPhone X, XR, XS, XSMax, iPhone 11, 11 pro, 11pro max, and iPhone 12, 12 pro max. They all generated huge revenue as most people started to show their interest in buying an iPhone. Better battery timing also reduced the amount of electronic wastage. The iPhone charging port comes with a C-type shape port which enables the fastest charging for the phone.
How to Repair iPhone Charging Port
Before we move on to how to perform an iPhone charging port repair? We must know which type of port are we dealing with, usually, there are two types of ports which are USB 2.0, and USB 3.0. In the early stages, all iPhones came with a USB 2.0 port which became old-fashioned as the technology upgraded. So, the company decided to replace that 2.0 with 3.0 for efficient charging. The 3.0 port has been used till now in all iPhone models.
1. Checking for Remaining Battery Percentage
While you are performing an iPhone charging port repair, the first thing you must consider is the check for low battery percentage, the battery has to charge less than 25% is recommended for charging port repair. If the battery is fully or partially charged, then it might explode or burn if exposed to heat or high temperature while you are removing or replacing the iPhone charging port.
2. Removal of Pentalobe Screws
If firstly you have confirmed that your iPhone battery is less than 25% and you are ready to perform a charging port replacement or repairing then, the second step includes removing two screws that are attached on the lower side of the body. These screws must be removed by using proper tools like a screwdriver which is recommended for iPhones.
3. How to Open iPhone
While you have removed the body screws and you are ready to separate the screen from the body, then these things must be considered for getting any damage to your iPhone.
- By heating, the lower edge will strengthen the glue material and make it easy to remove the screen. If the screen is cracked you need to be more careful or before this get phone cracked screen repair services.
- Then the screen must be removed with the help of a suction cup, the suction cup must be placed on the top of the screen.
- While the suction cup has been placed, a flat-end spudger must be inserted from below which will increase the gap between the body and the panel.
- Continuously moving the spudger from below to the top removes glue particles and makes screen removal easy. Now use the suction cup to remove the panel from the body.
4. Remove Inside Screws Attached to Battery Covers
When the panel is detached from the body, the next step is to remove all necessary screws which are required for iPhone repairing or changing of charging port. These screws include screws of battery covers, screws of antenna covers, and screws that are present on the charging port cover.
5. Removing Battery and Cases Covering Charging Port
All removing all necessary screws the next step is to remove the strip of the battery and take it outside from the body to prevent any damage. Now the battery has been removed, you must carefully remove the cover and wires that are connected with or on the charging port, the most important thing is to prevent getting fingerprint strip damage.
6. Removing the Charging Port
While removing all wires and making an easy approach to get your charging port repaired, the next step is removing the old charging port. The iPhone charging port might be hard to pull out, as it fits completely in the body frame, so instead of making a quick rush, you must pull out the complete charging strip or board from the frame to get it repaired.
7. Repairing or Changing of Port
While you have removed the old charging port carefully, then you must look at whether the old charging port needs repairing or complete replacement. When you have confirmed that the old port is not feasible to be repaired then you must place a new port with 3.0 support to get the job done. While you have placed the new charging port on the board before putting it back in the phone you must perform a check test with an electronic meter which confirms the perfect working of the port.
8. Placing All Things Back in Sequence
After you have completely repaired your old charging port with a new one, now you must carefully place all the connectors and screws back which you have removed from the phone. When you have completely closed all the things in sequence now you must carefully place the panel back with the help of a suction cup and put the body screws in place to close the iPhone. Then you can confirm the proper working of your new or repaired iPhone charging port.
