{"id":13205,"date":"2022-07-18T16:21:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T08:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rewa.tech\/how-to-fix-an-iphone-13-pro-went-through-washing-machine\/"},"modified":"2024-09-04T15:57:51","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T07:57:51","slug":"repair-iphone-13-pro-max-display-caused-washing-machine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rewa.tech\/de\/repair-iphone-13-pro-max-display-caused-washing-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"Reparatur des iPhone 13 Pro Max-Displays durch die Waschmaschine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Accidents happen, and sometimes our devices end up in unexpected places\u2014like a washing machine. When an iPhone 13 Pro Max is subjected to such an ordeal, it\u2019s crucial to act quickly to prevent permanent damage. This guide will walk you through the steps to repair a water-damaged iPhone 13 Pro Max, specifically focusing on restoring the display function after the screen turned black. Whether you\u2019re a repair technician or a DIYer, this detailed guide will help you bring your device back to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background has-background\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/rewa.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iphone-13-pro-max-blue-select-866x1024.png);background-position:50% 45%\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"866\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/rewa.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iphone-13-pro-max-blue-select-866x1024.png\" alt=\"iPhone 13 Pro Max\" class=\"wp-image-15345 size-full\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rewa.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iphone-13-pro-max-blue-select-866x1024.png 866w, https:\/\/rewa.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iphone-13-pro-max-blue-select-254x300.png 254w, https:\/\/rewa.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iphone-13-pro-max-blue-select-768x909.png 768w, https:\/\/rewa.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iphone-13-pro-max-blue-select.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 866px) 100vw, 866px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Telefonische Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Modell:<\/strong> iPhone 13 Pro Max<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Angek\u00fcndigt:<\/strong>\u00a02021, September 14<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Defekt-Ph\u00e4nomen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The iPhone 13 Pro Max was accidentally put through a washing machine cycle, leaving it unresponsive with a black screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fehlersuche<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1: Erstbewertung<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rewa.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/01__Put_into_the_washing_machine_accidently_and_washing_for_half_an_hour.png\" alt=\"repair iphone 13 pro max  display\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For water-damaged devices, the first step is to disassemble the phone and remove any residual water or moisture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After separating the components, watermarks were visible. Begin by protecting the cameras with stickers to prevent further damage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2: Cleaning the Internal Components<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rewa.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/02__Clean_the_watermarks_thoroughly.png\" alt=\"iphone 13 pro max repair\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rewa.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/03__Motherboard_looks_good.png\" alt=\"iphone 13 pro max motherboard\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rewa.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/04__Try_to_trigger_and_boot__the_boot_current_is_also_OK.png\" alt=\"check iphone boot current\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Remove the screws and disassemble the phone to thoroughly clean the inside, ensuring all water is removed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the motherboard is removed, inspect it for any cosmetic damage. The motherboard appeared fine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After cleaning and drying the motherboard, connect it to a <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.rewa.tech\/detail\/sugon-3005pm-dc-power-supply.html\">DC-Stromversorgung<\/a> to check the boot process. The boot current was normal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3: Testing the Screen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reattach the original screen to test it, but while the phone booted, there was still no display.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This indicated a display issue, potentially due to screen damage or a problem with the display circuit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reparatur-Prozess<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1: Screen Replacement Testing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rewa.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/05__The_screen_can_display_normally_when_we_test_with_a_good_screen.png\" alt=\"iphone 13 pro max screen replacement\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Replace the original screen with a known good screen to test if the issue lies with the display.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The phone displayed normally with the replacement screen, confirming that the issue was with the original screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2: Inspecting the Original Screen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rewa.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/06__Check_the_screen_under_the_microscope_we_find_the_flex_cable_is_corrosive.png\" alt=\"iphone flex cable connector\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rewa.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/07__Display_connecor_get_corrosive.png\" alt=\"iphone flex cable connector\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To save costs for the customer, inspect the original screen under a microscope. The screen\u2019s display flex cable connector showed signs of corrosion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The connector on the motherboard also had some slight corrosion, though less pronounced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3: Repairing the Corroded Connectors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rewa.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/08__Deal_with_the_pin_on_the_display_connector.png\" alt=\"iphone flex cable connector\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rewa.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/09__scratch_out_the_corrosive_parts_on_the_connector_pins.png\" alt=\"iphone flex cable connector\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rewa.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/10__Then_apply_some_tin_paste_on_the_pins.png\" alt=\"iphone flex cable connector\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To ensure long-term stability of the display, clean the motherboard and apply tin paste to the corroded pins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For the screen flex cable pins, carefully scrape off the corrosive electrolyte, then apply tin paste and solder the pins using a soldering iron and flux.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4: Wiederzusammenbau und Pr\u00fcfung<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rewa.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iPhone_13_Pro_Went_Through_Washing_Machine.png\" alt=\"iPhone 13 Pro max repair\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After repairing the connectors, reassemble the screen and test the display. The display function returned to normal, indicating that the issue was resolved.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After testing the rest of the phone\u2019s functions, including the cameras, Baseband, and Wi-Fi, everything worked fine\u2014except for the Face ID, which failed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schlussfolgerung:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While a washing machine accident can seem catastrophic, many of the iPhone 13 Pro Max\u2019s functions can be restored with the right techniques and careful attention to detail. In this case, the  display issue was resolved by repairing the corroded screen flex cable and connector. However, the <a href=\"https:\/\/rewa.tech\/de\/iphone-13-pro-max-face-id-ausfall-nach-wasserschaden\/\">Face ID function failed<\/a> and requires further repair. For anyone looking to repair their iPhone after water damage, this guide provides a comprehensive approach to restoring functionality.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Accidents happen, and sometimes our devices end up in unexpected places\u2014like a washing machine. When an iPhone 13 Pro Max is subjected to such an ordeal, it\u2019s crucial to act quickly to prevent permanent damage. 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