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Has anyone heard of putting fibre optic camera into iphone4 to check for damage

HHas anyone ever heard of using fibre optic camera to look inside iphone 4 for damage without taking the phone apart

Posted on Jan 24, 2015 1:30 PM

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Jan 24, 2015 2:26 PM in response to Ashford boy

They are checking for water damage…

iPhone and iPod: Liquid damage is not covered by warranty - Apple Support


What do you think you could see if you managed to snake an endoscope into the device? There are almost no moving parts and the ones that do move are mostly switches that are visible from the outside. The vibrator is kinda obvious when it fails.


The gyroscope technically moves, but that is encased inside a chip.

Some nice images examples at https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+4+Gyroscope+Teardown/3156

Jan 24, 2015 3:20 PM in response to Ashford boy

Yes, see the link.

iPhone and iPod: Liquid damage is not covered by warranty - Apple Support

It shows you the locations of the 'Liquid Contact Indicators'. It seems to me that some iPhones have one in other orifices too. The lightning port indicators seem to be on the 5 too for example.


You don't need an endoscope to see them. A good pair of eyes will see them with enough light, for everyone else a jewellers loupe & torch or bright light will show them.


What exactly are you looking for?

Has anyone heard of putting fibre optic camera into iphone4 to check for damage

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