17. Replacing the Logic Board and/or Dock Connector

This chapter covers not only logic board replacements, but also Dock connector repair. Why? Well, to save white space in this book, for one reason. Kidding aside, I know that the Dock or Lightning connector in many iDevice models is permanently affixed to the logic board, which means that to replace a Dock connector, you must also replace the logic board.

As usual, I begin this chapter with the theoretical background. Then I provide you with the need-to-know tips and tricks for successfully swapping a logic board and/or Dock connector in your broken iDevice.

About the Logic Board

You can look at the logic board as the “brains” platform of an iDevice. Technically, the central processing unit ...

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