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Can an iPhone motherboard be repaired? It depends on the fault

Yes, many iPhone motherboard (board) faults can be repaired; but it depends on the type of fault. Charging, audio or backlight IC faults and short circuits are often fixed on the board. With extensive liquid damage or faults around the processor, repair becomes harder.

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Key points
  • Many iPhone board faults can be repaired; the fault type decides.
  • IC faults and short circuits are often fixed on the board.
  • Repair is harder with extensive liquid damage.
  • Face ID and Touch ID are paired to the board and are affected by a board swap.
  • The risk and price of the repair are explained before approval.

01Which board faults can be repaired?

FaultSignRepair
Charging ICNot charging, heatingOften on the board
Audio ICNo sound on calls, mic greyed outOften on the board
Backlight ICPicture but no lightOften on the board
Short circuitWill not turn on, heatingFixed if the source is found
Extensive liquid damageSeveral functions failedDepends, difficult
Processor / storage areaLogo loops, constant restartsDifficult, not always possible

02If a repair is not possible

If the board damage is extensive, a repair may not be possible; then a board replacement is discussed. On phones the data sits in storage on the board, so a new board does not hold the old data. Face ID and Touch ID parts are also paired to the board, so these features may not work after a board swap. Swap versus repair is compared in iPhone motherboard replacement cost.

03How does it work?

  1. Free diagnosis. Outside causes such as the battery, charging and screen are ruled out first.
  2. Measurement. If the fault is on the board, the faulty area is found by measurement.
  3. Explanation. Whether the repair can be done, its risk and the price are explained; nothing is done without your approval.
  4. Repair and test. The board is repaired and the device is tested for start-up, charging, sound and network.

The general process for board faults is on our motherboard repair page.

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04How to get your phone to us

Visit our store

Hasanpaşa Mh. Söğütlüçeşme Cd. No: 192 (opposite the mosque car park), Kadıköy. Monday – Friday 09:00 – 20:30 · Saturday 09:30 – 20:30 · Sunday: Please ask.

Send it by post

Free two-way shipping with our contracted carrier from anywhere in Turkey. Send the device without its case, in a well-protected box, with a note giving your phone number and the fault.

Motorbike courier

Within Istanbul you can send your device by motorbike courier; just send us your address and the fault on WhatsApp.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01

Can a burnt iPhone motherboard be repaired?

It depends on where the damage is and how large. A small burnt area can be repaired; extensive damage may not be.

02

Will Face ID stop working after a board repair?

In a board repair the board stays in place, so Face ID is usually not affected; after a board swap it may not work.

03

Can a liquid-damaged iPhone board be repaired?

The chance is better if it is brought in early. How far the liquid has spread is seen at diagnosis.

04

Will a board repair delete my data?

Data is usually preserved during a repair; still, you need to back up your data before the repair starts (backups are the customer’s responsibility).

Customer reviews

What our customers say

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Today we had an original battery replacement on our iPhone 14 Pro done by Can, and we thank him very much for his kindness, his speed and his professional support. You can come with no question marks in your mind. I recommend it 👍

Özgür Can K.Customer review · Translated from Turkish
★★★★★

They replaced the battery of an iPhone 11 in 20 minutes and handed the device back.

Selçuk S.Customer review · Translated from Turkish
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They replaced the screen of my iPhone 17 Pro Max with an original one within an hour. Emir and Kerem looked after me very well. An amazing business.

Ali E.Customer review · Translated from Turkish
★★★★★

Thank you, I had my device repaired: front glass replacement on a 17 Pro Max within an hour.

AhkCustomer review · Translated from Turkish
★★★★★

My brother Kerem welcomed us wonderfully; he truly knows the whole workshop by heart. Can, my doctor, left his mark on an iPhone that nobody else could fix. Thank you.

Saidovski M.Customer review · Translated from Turkish
★★★★★

I had the front glass of a 14 Pro Max replaced and I am pleased. Well done.

Alp Tunahan T.Customer review · Translated from Turkish
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I had the screen and battery of my 14 Pro Max replaced and I am very pleased. Thanks for your work.

Oğuzhan O.Customer review · Translated from Turkish
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I think you will be pleased with their approach, their helpfulness and their care.

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