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QJOTech

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So I recently bought an iPhone 6s from a flea market for 1€. The phone doesn't boot or even charge. Can someone please tell me the issue. I have linked the phone front and back. Thank you
 

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MacCheetah3

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Have you tried different power sources and cables?

Additionally, you may need to be extra patient:
Apple said:
Depending on how long you store your device, it may be in a low-battery state when you remove it from long-term storage. After it’s removed from storage, it may require 20 minutes of charging with the original adapter before you can use it.

If none of that works, I assume the battery is too far gone.
 

DarkSorrow82

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Aug 26, 2016
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Have you tried different power sources and cables?

Additionally, you may need to be extra patient:


If none of that works, I assume the battery is too far gone.

That’s what I was thinking since he said it doesn’t turn on. I have a feeling the battery is to far depleted too work. Those iPhones are pretty old.
 

QJOTech

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May 25, 2024
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That’s what I was thinking since he said it doesn’t turn on. I have a feeling the battery is to far depleted too work. Those iPhones are pretty old.
I will try to charge it but if it doesn't boot and has the same problem I'll reply
 

QJOTech

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May 25, 2024
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That’s what I was thinking since he said it doesn’t turn on. I have a feeling the battery is to far depleted too work. Those iPhones are pretty old.
I gave charged the phone overnight and nothing still shows black screen on the screen.
 

DarkSorrow82

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Aug 26, 2016
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I gave charged the phone overnight and nothing still shows black screen on the screen.

It’s a paper weight then. Try these steps and see if anything happens.

Press and hold the Home button. While holding the Home button, press and hold the Sleep/Wake button.
Continue holding both buttons for about 10 seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
 

svintuss

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Mar 24, 2021
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I have a 6S Plus with a similar problem. Got it new, used it for several years, replaced the unit under warranty, replaced the battery once more, then demoted it to a backup device. After lying on a shelf for a couple of months it refused to power on or take charge.
Apple's verdict was a faulty logic or charging board. Appears to be a common problem among these units. Simply replacing battery won't help.
 
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