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Signs That the Motherboard in Your iPhone Needs to Be Replaced

Signs That the Motherboard in Your iPhone Needs to Be Replaced

The motherboard is the brain behind your iPhone and it is responsible for making sure that your phone does what it is supposed to, responds to your touch, and simply turns on and off. When your motherboard is damaged or faulty, it can cause serious functionality issues with the phone. Addressing an issue with the motherboard, also called the logic board, is important and should be done by a professional.  If your phone has been acting off lately and you think it may have a problem with the motherboard, keep reading to find out more about signs you need to replace the logic board as well as what causes these issues to arise.  What Causes Issues with the Logic Board? When your logic board becomes damaged or is faulty, you may be wondering just what happened to cause this to happen. There are several reasons but the most common is due to a hard fall or drop. The impact the phone sustains from the fall or drop can cause serious internal damage. While not all drops result in motherboard damage, it is important to be aware that is can, especially with repeated drops.  Some of the other reasons include:
  • Water damage 
  • Overheating 
  • Bad charger 
  • Repairs made by someone inexperienced 
  • Overcharging 
How Do I Know if the Logic Board Needs to Be Replaced? When there is a logic board issue in your phone, you may not know right away. In fact, some of the issues will not show up until later when they start to cause more serious issues. Here are some of the common issues you may experience with your phone should it have a bad motherboard: Screen remains blank when the phone is turned on – If you can turn your iPhone on, but the screen remains blank, this can be a sign that the logic board is damaged. It is possible that the screen itself simply needs to be replaced, but these issues can be ruled out. If you continue to experience issues with the screen, the next step would be to consider the motherboard.  Random restarts without prompt – Your phone should not reboot itself unless you prompt it to. This can be an indication that there is a problem with the motherboard. If you find that your iPhone has restarted on its own just once or twice, this could be because the system was overloaded. This does happen from time to time but if it occurs often, you should have the phone looked at.  Hardware problems with the device – If you try to use hardware with your phone and it does not work at all or it has issues working, this could be a sign of an issue with the logic board too. Some of the hardware that may be affected include the SIM card connector, headphone jack, Wi-Fi, GPS, and more.  Recognition issues with the phone – If you attempt to unlock your device using the Face ID function and it will not work, it could be an issue with the logic board. The dot projector is responsible for mapping out your face and approving entry into the phone. When it is damaged, it will not recognize your face and you may be locked out of the device.  Phone won’t turn on – If you try to turn on your phone and it will not turn on, you may have a logic board issue, especially if the phone is at full charge.  What Should I Do Now? The motherboard in your iPhone is a very important piece and without it, your phone would not work. When there are issues with the logic board, your phone will not function the way it is supposed to. The above problems could mean that your logic board is damaged or bad, but it does not necessarily mean that is the only problem though.  At Manhattan iPhone Repair, we can fix iPhone logic boards quickly and affordably. We will diagnose the issue going on with your phone and then provide you with a quote to have the phone repaired. To fix an iPhone logic board is not an easy task and should only be done by a professional. Our experts have the tools, skills, and experience needed to ensure your device is repaired right the first time.