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iPhone SE: Charging problem after screen repair

Thu, 18 May 2023 21:28:18 -0700

Every single time I do a simple screen replacement on iPhone SE, I turn it back on and it stays at 1%. That's it. Before repair, charging normal. After repair, doesn't charge at all and stays at 1%. This has happened 8/8 times.

⟐ Answered May 18, 2023 at 21:28 MST

iPhone SE: My iPhone SE Stuck at 1%.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:41:11 -0700

I replaced the LCD/Digitizer on a broken iPhone SE. I was not able to test it before the repair due to the screen not working. Now the phone reads that the battery is at 1% and it will stay on until the battery drains. I have tried a different battery. Any ideas on what to do next or what the problem might be?

⟐ Commented February 27, 2026 at 3:41 MST

iPhone SE: iPhone SE front camera mic static.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 04:33:26 -0700

I recently had an iPhone SE in for repair, the front camera microphone was faulty I did advise her to go back to apple with it being under warranty but she asked me to check it for her as she was unable to go back to one of their stores. I tested a new front camera flex but had the same issue (static noise) tested about 4 parts with no joy. I also have an SE and tested my front camera flex on the device and it worked fine, these parts were for the 5S but when I ordered them the description told me that it was compatible with the SE. Just wondering if anybody else is having the same issue and if they managed to repair it?

⟐ Answered December 10, 2021 at 4:33 MST

iPhone SE: My phone is not charging and is stuck on 1%

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 04:14:46 -0700

my iphone se is not charging and it stays stuck at 1% battery with the charger pluged.

when i remove the charger it stays on for 20 seconds, but it's moving verry verry slow, it s like the battery not giving enough power.. after the phone shuts off, is trying to turn on by himself, apearing the apple logo and disapearing until probably drains all the remaining battery..

when i plug the charge, the apple logo apears and disapears couple of times and after 2-3 minutes the operating system starts normaly with the 1% battery(probably the battery is charging a little bit).

there are times when the phone starts with 100% battery but when i remove the charger, the same problem, it s shuting down after 20 seconds

the battery is new, but it s an aftermarket.. could it be something else beside the battery?

⟐ Answered July 19, 2023 at 4:14 MST

iPhone SE: iPhone SE NFC antenna not working after housing replacement

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:56:04 -0700

I replaced my iPhone SE into a clear plastic custom housing shell that i bought online. For picture reference on what i'm even talking about, here is a photo. Everything on the phone functions perfectly, except for the NFC antenna.

I didn't notice this for many months because i rarely ever use apple pay. But i just decided to today and failed to get it working. Everything else on the flex cable works perfectly (volume rockers, mute switch, flash, power button, & vibrator), but nfc doesn't seem to function at all.

Does having a plastic shell inhibit the ability to use NFC? Did i not move a certain part over? Any ideas on how to trouble shoot?

⟐ Commented October 13, 2023 at 12:56 MST

iPhone SE: Water damage, is my iPhone beyond repair?

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:22:25 -0700

My iPhone SE was not completely submerged in water, it was face down in a puddle and now my phone is damaged. It still sort of works, I can still use it and it still connects to wifi with a slightly distorted screen. Unfortunately, it doesn't recognise the SIM card and the speakers don't work although the vibrate function still works. I want to get this repaired as soon as possible and plan to take it in to a professional repair place but I'm really worried that it's broken beyond all repair, especially after hearing that water damage is not covered in my phone's warranty and the reputation of iphones breaking.

Is my phone beyond repair or can it be saved?

Thanks in advance!

⟐ Answered December 24, 2024 at 5:22 MST

iPhone SE: No display after 5s screen on SE

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 07:42:08 -0700

Hi, I have a problem with iphone SE screen replacements! I fitted a 5s screen last week, upon testing, the LCD was very fuzzy, like static, so I thought it was a faulty screen, I tryed the original broken screen and it worked, so I tryed another new screen and same problem, I then tryed the original broken screen and now the display doesn't work, I can hear the phone but no picture. I have since fitted both of the "faulty" screens into iphone 5s's and they are working fine. I had another SE in today with a brand new batch of 5s screens and the exact same problem happened, tryed 2, very fuzzy LCD, original one not working. I did not screw the screens in, only clipped in to test, has anyone ever had this? Is there a new revision of screens that are for SE and backward compatible with 5s? I'm stumped.

⟐ Commented November 22, 2019 at 7:42 MST

iPhone SE: Can I use iPhone 5s charger port in an iPhone se?

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 19:28:13 -0700

So my iphone se stopped charging by itself today morning so i had it open to check the plug but it seems to fine now i have my old iphone 5s so is it possible to use the 5s charger port and switch it to SE?

thanks any help will be appreciated.

⟐ Commented July 26, 2022 at 19:28 MST

iPhone SE: Can an SE be moved into a 5s housing?

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 11:01:54 -0700

I'm wondering if i can transfer all of my SE components into a custom 5s housing. I've looked around quite for other people that have asked the question, and it usually no since the iPhone SE logic board is supposedly slightly bigger.

However i've seen cases where people say theyve put an iPhone SE into a 5s housing shell anyway. Furthermore online there are 5s/SE custom housings, even though they aren't interchangeable?

I've looked at a lot of pictures online of the housings and i cant find any real differences. I might just dismantle my personal 5s and SE to see for myself.

⟐ Commented October 30, 2019 at 11:01 MST

iPhone SE: My iPhone SE was got wet and now it vibrates and the screen turns off

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 11:46:13 -0700

hey i was at the pool earlier today and i was sitting in the pool using my phone and my head phones where in the water and my hands were wet while holding it but the phone wasn't until i had unfortunately drop it in for two sec before grabbing it and only the top half had got in the water. i though nothing of it and continue to watch videos and chat with my friends for another 20 mins, i walked way from my phone and when i came back it was vibrating for no reason and t kept making the switch sound that the phone makes when you take it on and off vibrate. i left the pool soon after and had put my phone in my pocket which were wet i walked across the street to my home. and maybe 20 mins later while using my phone it kept vibrating and would freeze and that's it until i had plugged my phone in because it was about to die. and i say maybe 5 mins the phone started to go crazy buzzing and vibrating and then the touch screen stop working. so after that i though holly &&^& it must be because of the water from earlier so i put the phone in rice but the buzzing and vibrating didn't stop. so maybe i say a 2 hours later i'am in a drive threw with my mom and she picks up the phone because i was telling her what had happen and she turns the phone on and off repeatedly until the screen goes black and all you hear is the sound the phone make when it turn on and off please give any advise. i just got the phone and i haven't paid it off yet so any help, well is helpful.

⟐ Commented June 20, 2022 at 11:46 MST

iPhone SE: Hi My iPhone se is not charging..

Thu, 09 May 2019 12:18:03 -0700

There is two components missing near by the battery connector... I need your help to identify which parts those are...

⟐ Commented May 09, 2019 at 12:18 MST

iPhone SE: Dead iPhone SE what should I check?

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 06:18:17 -0700

I am trying to power up the phone but nothing happens. I've already replace the battery but to not avail. What could it be?

⟐ Commented April 23, 2020 at 6:18 MST

iPhone SE: SE front camera mic not working

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 08:00:50 -0700

Hello everyone and iFixit team I'm making this post so everyone can see the mistake every supplier is doing and making techs not able to solve the front camera recording or talking to Siri after replacing the front camera proximity cable.

All the SE front camera proximity sensor everyone has been buying are 5s is not the same! The front camera will work proximity sensor will work and receiver will work but the microphone is different. Take a look at the picture 5s is on the left and SE original on the right this is why is static or mute while recording from the front camera or Siri not listening.

iFixit team tested so you can believe me.

@kyle Please notice this and change the product from the website to 5s only

iPhone 5s/SE Front Camera and Sensor Cable

⟐ Answered November 27, 2020 at 8:00 MST

iPhone SE: I saw the connector of battery on iPhone se and 6 and 6s are the same!

Sun, 26 May 2024 14:30:55 -0700

So I have a question that if it is possible to replace 6s plus battery to iphone se?

I saw an article that the connector on iphone se is the same with iphone 6,6s,6s plus, even 7 and 7plus too.

and someone tested if they are compatible to each other, and it worked.

If it’s true, se users can replace battery with 6s plus or 7 battery then it can be used better battery capacity? if iPhone se has 6s or 7’s battery?

Thanks mates!

⟐ Commented May 26, 2024 at 14:30 MST

iPhone SE: Dropped iPhone SE in water, help

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 00:18:58 -0700

I dropped my phone in water for one second(at night). I dried it off and used it for a few minutes, and then plugged it in (bc it died, bc it had a low battery when i dropped it) . The next morning it said it was only at 1% battery, but it worked for several hours. It was searching for service (it still is) I kept it in rice for 2ish days, and the battery was still not working right, and searching for service. It's been about 5 days more or less since it was in water. The Touch ID feature, as well as the microphone is also not working. I opened the sim card tray and the LCI sticker was still white. Is anyone able to help?

⟐ Answer deleted April 20, 2018 at 0:18 MST

iPhone SE: iPhone SE not turning on, charging or responding to iTunes!

Wed, 15 May 2019 10:40:05 -0700

Hey guys,

So my phone had to be placed properly in order to charge which was because it had some fluff in the charging port (I only found that out after it stopped working and I cleaned it).

I dropped my iPhone SE about 2 weeks ago and the very top of the screen where the camera is at cracked and some of the glass fell out so I can see the camera, the little speaker thing and the thing which connects the screen to the phone I think but the phone worked fine with no issues.

I was at my friends house and we were chilling. My phone died and I left it on charge in one of his rooms which was freezing cold and when I left it there before we went to bed it was charging.

In the morning I woke up and I went to get my phone and it wasn't turning on.

So I got home and I cleaned the charging port tried charging it for a few hours and nothing really happened. I watched vids and I tried doing a reset and what not, holding both buttons and nothing helped. I tried connecting it to my PC and iTunes just didn't react to that.

So could you please tell me what could be wrong with it because I really don't wanna give it to someone to repair because it will cost me a lot, just wanna try and do it myself.

Thank you!!

⟐ Comment deleted May 15, 2019 at 10:40 MST

iPhone SE: Screen is black after screen replacement

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 07:32:19 -0700

I tried to replace my Iphone SE screen with a new screen and i did everything correct (to my knowledge) and now it wont turn on, and nothing happens when I plug it in to the computer

⟐ Commented November 03, 2017 at 7:32 MST

iPhone SE: I can text and receive messages, but I can’t call or receive calls

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 20:08:51 -0700

Everything else works fine, my phone number is still the same, I can text and receive messages, but I’m unable to call and receive calls.

⟐ Answered August 12, 2023 at 20:08 MST

iPhone SE: Activate iPhone without home button

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 13:02:49 -0700

Hello everyone,

My iPhone SE has a problem about the home button according to this link iPhone SE restart when press home button. I haved changed the home button but the problem cannot be solve. I tried to activate my iPhone with the same way as this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkChEgaj.... Unfortunately, it did not work. The ios version of my iPhone is 12.1.4.

Can you suggest me the way to activate this iPhone without using the home button?

Thank you very much

⟐ Answered September 12, 2023 at 13:02 MST

iPhone SE: iPhone SE Showing no sign of life no matter what I do

Sun, 02 Jun 2019 09:13:30 -0700

My IPhone SE had 15% left and I didn't use it for about a week, i knew my phone would die but I have no idea what to do now. I tried charing it for an hour not disturbing it, nothing would happen, I tried holding the sleep and home button at the same time for 30 seconds, nothing would happen, i tried plugging it into a computer and a wall, nothing would happen. I tried to heat it up just by holding it under my arm pit, nothing would happen.My phone is only about a year old, and im stumped what to do now. I don't see anything no Apple logo no "dead battery" screen, its just a black screen, my phone had no problems prior to this.

⟐ Comment deleted June 02, 2019 at 9:13 MST