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{{Repair Guide
{{Repair Guide
|Device=Galaxy S10
|Device=IPhone XS Max
|Affects parts=Motherboard
|Affects parts=Motherboard
|Needs equipment=Soldering Iron, Hot-Air Station, Microscope
|Needs equipment=Soldering Iron, Hot-Air Station, Microscope
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The device turns on but touch does not work
The device turns on but touch does not work
[[File:IPhone XS Max Touch FPC Diode Values.png|none|thumb|500x500px|iPhone XS Max Touch FPC Diode Values]]
== Symptoms ==
== Symptoms ==
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The first step is to always rule out faulty parts. Start by testing a new display.
The first step is to always rule out faulty parts. Start by testing a new display.


If a new display doesnt not solve the issue ispect the Touch and LCD FPC for any physical damage or liquid damage.
If a new display doesnt not solve the issue inspect the Touch FPC for any physical damage or liquid damage.


Take diode readings of the Touch FPCs and compare them with the image bellow.
Take diode readings of the Touch FPC and compare them with the image on the side.
[[File:Galaxy S10 SCREEN CONNECTOR - Diode Mode Readings.jpg|center|thumb|Galaxy S10 SCREEN CONNECTOR - Diode Mode Readings]]




If everything is ok the next step is to check if the main touch voltages are present.
If everything is ok the next step is to check if the main touch voltages are present.


The main voltages required for this circuit to work are:
These voltages can be measured here, keep in mind that these voltages may only show up with the device powered on and a display connected.
 
PN6V7_RACER
 
PN3V5_RACER
 
PN10V0_RACER
 
PN1V8_TOUCH_RACER_S2
 
PN1V1_RACER
 
PN5V25_TOUCH_VDDH
[[File:IPhone XS Max Touch Circuit Voltages.png|center|thumb|418x418px]]
 
 
If these voltages are present/or missing the next thing to do is split the boards, the most common issue is to have a crack on a solder joint between the interposer and the top board or a ripped pad.
 
The first thing you should do after splitting the boards is to check for any ripped pads, if you have any you need to check with a program like ZXW and see where that line goes.
[[File:Ripped Motherboard Pads.jpg|center|thumb|Example of ripped motherboard pads]]


* VDD_TSP_1.8V
* VDD_TSP_3.0V


These two voltages can be measured here, keep in mind that these voltages on show up with the device powered on.
Test with a tool similar to iSocket and turn on the phone and see if Touch works, if it is all you have to do is to reball the motherboard.
[[File:Galaxy S10 Touch Voltages.png|center|thumb|Galaxy S10 Touch Voltages]]


== Repair Steps ==
== Repair Steps ==
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If you measure a line that should read 0.500V but get OL (Open Line), it indicates a disconnection in the circuit. To trace the issue, consult the board view to follow the line’s path.
If you measure a line that should read 0.500V but get OL (Open Line), it indicates a disconnection in the circuit. To trace the issue, consult the board view to follow the line’s path.
If VDD_TSP_1.8V and VDD_TSP_3.0V  are missing it is probably due to a bad AP PMIC (U12019)  since these lines come from there, replace this chip and see it the problem is solved this component is not underfiled and should be easy to replace, just becareful not to overheat the motherboard because the Storage chip and CPU are on the other side of the PCB.


== Final Testing ==
== Final Testing ==
After assembling the phone, ensure every function is working as expected, not just the touch circuit.
After assembling the phone, ensure every function is working as expected, not just the touch circuit.
You can dial *#0*# to enter the test menu.

Revision as of 23:33, 17 August 2025

IPhone XS Max No Touch
Device IPhone XS Max
Affects part(s) Motherboard
Needs equipment Soldering Iron, Hot-Air Station, Microscope
Difficulty ◉◉◉◌ Hard
Type Soldering


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Problem description

The device turns on but touch does not work

iPhone XS Max Touch FPC Diode Values

Symptoms

  • Touch doesnt work.

Solution

The no touch problem can be caused by a display or a motherboard problem.

Diagnostic Steps

The first step is to always rule out faulty parts. Start by testing a new display.

If a new display doesnt not solve the issue inspect the Touch FPC for any physical damage or liquid damage.

Take diode readings of the Touch FPC and compare them with the image on the side.


If everything is ok the next step is to check if the main touch voltages are present.

These voltages can be measured here, keep in mind that these voltages may only show up with the device powered on and a display connected.

PN6V7_RACER

PN3V5_RACER

PN10V0_RACER

PN1V8_TOUCH_RACER_S2

PN1V1_RACER

PN5V25_TOUCH_VDDH


If these voltages are present/or missing the next thing to do is split the boards, the most common issue is to have a crack on a solder joint between the interposer and the top board or a ripped pad.

The first thing you should do after splitting the boards is to check for any ripped pads, if you have any you need to check with a program like ZXW and see where that line goes.

Example of ripped motherboard pads


Test with a tool similar to iSocket and turn on the phone and see if Touch works, if it is all you have to do is to reball the motherboard.

Repair Steps

If by replacing by trying a new display the touch fault is solved all you have to do its to replace the display.

If there is a any physical damage to the FPC the solution is to replace it. The best method is to use a hot air station to desolder the old FPC, clean the old solder from the motherboard, apply new solder, align the new FPC, and use the hot air station to solder it. (Be careful not to use excessive heat, as it may melt the FPC).

When taking diode readings of the FPC, if you measure a line that should read, for example, 0.500V but get 0.100V or 0.000V, it indicates a short on that line. The best way to trace the short is to inject voltage into the line with a DCPS and use a thermal camera to identify which component heats up.

If you measure a line that should read 0.500V but get OL (Open Line), it indicates a disconnection in the circuit. To trace the issue, consult the board view to follow the line’s path.

Final Testing

After assembling the phone, ensure every function is working as expected, not just the touch circuit.