iPhone 15 Pro Repair Journey - Replacing Rear Glass & Why a Storage Upgrade Isn't Always Possible Ever wonder why some damaged iPhones aren't suitable for storage upgrades - even if it's technically possible? In this video, we dive into an iPhone 15 Pro with a shattered rear glass, bent logic board, and a history of hard drops. Although this device began as a 128GB Chinese-market iPhone 15 Pro, the owner had hoped for more storage. But as soon as we opened it up, we discovered evidence of multiple falls that raised concerns about the phone's long-term stability. The iPhone 15 Pro's rear glass is famously easier to replace than earlier generations, thanks to a design that only uses adhesive around the edges. However, it's no cakewalk when the glass is severely cracked. We had to remove tiny shards piece by piece, all while carefully protecting the integrated wireless charging coil, rear microphone, flash flex cable, and MagSafe features. Once the old fragments were removed, we cleaned off the remaining glue. That step alone is crucial to ensuring a seamless fit when installing a replacement. We chose a pre-used (or harvested) rear glass panel, which remains the most stable and reliable solution available besides the official factory replacement that requires Apple's own diagnostic setup. Upon removing the dual-layer logic board, we discovered its shielding plate was warped beyond repair - a clear sign of significant impact force. While a storage upgrade might still be technically feasible, the phone's structural integrity had been compromised to the point where we couldn't guarantee a long-lasting result. We always aim for not just a functioning phone, but one that's reliable in the long run. That's why we decided against the storage upgrade. Nevertheless, the repair had a happy ending for the essentials. We fully restored the device's waterproof sealing, replaced the shattered rear glass, and verified that all key features - like Face ID, camera, flash, and audio - operated perfectly. After pressure sealing and final cleaning, this iPhone 15 Pro looks and works great, even if we had to sacrifice the storage expansion to ensure reliability.
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