Brian Wood

I replaced the screen on an iPhone 8 plus that was badly damaged. The front camera and rear camera didn’t work. It was...

I have been fixing phones as a side business for around 6 years now, starting with the iPhone 4. I have used a wide...

I have an iPhone 7 plus that I recently repaired that the ear speaker works randomly and the front camera is very slow at...

I use very high quality aftermarket parts from a supplier who backs them with a lifetime warranty. The 3d functions almost...

I have an iPhone 7 that has a power button that is not working. The volume works fine. The phone is up to date 11.2.1 and...

I have a friend who sent his iPhone 7 plus into Apple because the charge port wouldnt work. He tried different chargers...

I have an iPhone 7 plus that a person gave to me to repair. The person supplied their own screen (which I dont care for)....

No other home button will return touch ID functionality other than the original home button that came with your phone. Does the button look damaged? If not, it could be the cable or connector that plugs into the home button is damaged. This isnt usually the case, but it’s worth a shot to remove the original home button from the screen and install it on a new screen to test. If that does not work, the only option to regain touch ID functionality it to take it to an Apple store. In the past, they have been able to replace the home button and reprogram it to restore touch ID functionality.

Was the wall plug also from the dollar store? If so, more than likely the charge ic was blown. It requires micro soldering and since it’s 6 years old, it’s probably not worth fixing.

I’ve always used Tesa tape brand (link below) with excellent results. Its the right thickness and holds very well. I mostly use 2 and 4 mm. Tesa 61395 Tape

Rice doesn’t work. It’s a myth. You need to stop trying to turn it on and off. This can cause irreparable damage. You need to open the phone and properly dry it out and clean it with isopropyl alcohol. If you are uncomfortable doing this, find a reputable shop to properly dry it out.

You are on the right track, but remember the logic board has to relay the touch info to the processor and the screen is plugged into the logic board. If the board took a big impact and any traces were broken during the impact, then you may be out of luck. I don’t micro solder so I don’t know if there are any fuses etc that can go out or need to be replaced, but your issue is more than likely a board-level issue. Id find someone reputable to send it to.

In all fairness, your device is 10 years old. Are you certain these apps are compatible with your version of Android OS? Newer cheap Android tablets are available for 30 and 40 bucks now. I dont jump to buy new too often, but in this case you’d be better off getting something else.

No, they are totally different buttons structurally.

Definitely replace the battery first. If this does not solve the issue, try a restore to factory. If all else fails, it could be a board-level issue. I have seen this behavior for the Note 4 and 5 as well.

While the displays are identical from what I’ve read, maybe it wouldn’t hurt to try another SE screen. The original ones are very cheap now. I believe they average $15.

Probably got a bad part. This happens from time to time especially with batteries. Luckily, iFixit has a great return policy, so I’d reach out to support and get it replaced.