iPhone stuck in a boot loop

My iPhone 13 was stuck in a boot loop after a restart. I tried the Apple chat, forums, fix it online software and Youtube. Nothing worked. Apple Support stated they can't fix it and the trade in value is $0.

So I opened the iPhone up. I wondered if it's only a hardware part in the iPhone that causes it to get stuck in that infernal boot loop. I disconnect the battery from the motherboard. I disconnected the front sensor cable up top. I reconnected the battery to the motherboard. The phone started up fine, all my pictures and data recovered.

I had to buy a standard phone repair kit that comes with the suction cup, screwdrivers and tools you need to open up the phone and work on it. It's about $30. Then I looked up a manual on how to replace your screen. This walks you through the process of opening the phone up, locating the motherboard, battery and front sensor cable. I used

I just wanted to share this experience. It is worth giving it a shot, before you condemn your device.

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