iPhone 7 or 7 Plus Audio IC Disease Permanent Fix
If you own an iPhone 7 or 7 plus, there is a known common fault. It’s called “Audio IC Disease” or “loop Disease” and in short, it is a problem with the phones Audio IC (Audio Chip). This causes various issues with the phones ability to play or record sound including greyed out loudspeaker when on calls, no sound on calls or greyed out voice memos and inability to record in the voice memos app.
It’s important to note that this problem doesn’t affect all sound functions on the phone. It’s pretty common that you can still play audio files or videos with sound or even hear sound when connected to Bluetooth devices such as an apple watch or Air Pods.
The most commonly believed cause of the iPhone 7 Audio Disease is a design fault that causes the phone to bend and flex leading to strain on the connections from the audio chip to the rest of the logic board.
Failed Audio IC Symptoms:
If your phone is suffering from any of the following symptoms, it m ay be caused by audio IC disease.
– person you are calling can’t hear you or hears static
– greyed out loudspeaker when on calls
– ear speaker doesn’t work in calls
– phone stuck on apple logo (but typically home button still works)
– phone takes a long time to boot
– inability to make FaceTime calls
– Siri can’t hear you
– Cannot record voice memos or greyed out voice memos app
What Causes the problem?
it is widely agreed that the audio IC problem in the iPhone 7 and 7 plus models is caused by regular bending and flexing on the phone’s logic board on a weak spot above the sim tray. As the phone ages, the flexing and bending on this weak point from daily use stretches and weakens the tiny wire that connects the audio chip to the logic board causing these signature faults in the iPhone 7 and 7 plus. Eventually this microscopic cable will sever completely leading to the phone losing the ability to even turn on!
Can it be repaired?
The good news is that iDoctor offer a permanent and robust fix for this issue. We use a microscope and heat to remove the audio chip form the phones logic board and add micro-gauge wire to the affected lines (C12, F12, H12, and J12) subsequently strengthening them so the phone can handle the bending that it suffers at the weak point meaning that it won’t happen again. And for your peace of mind, we provide a 90 day warranty for tis repair. Please click the button below to choose this repair. If you would like to discuss the issue or find out more, please don’t hesitate to contact us here.
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