Easily Fix iPhone 12 Pro Max Face ID TrueDepth Camera Issue by i2C IC Chip Method

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3 min readMay 11, 2023

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What should I do when the iPhone 12 Pro Max suddenly receives a message that the TrueDepth camera Face ID is disabled? Receiving this message means that there is a 99.99% chance that your dot projector is malfunctioning. Today phonefix will share how to use i2C i6S Programmer and i2C IC chip to solve this problem.

i2C IC Chip Method:

This method allows us to store fewer rows. Like the i2C FA02 IC, It cover all these models such as iPhone X, XS, XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, 12 Mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, and iPad Pros.

How to Repair iPhone 12 Pro Max Face ID TrueDepth Camera?

Step 1 Disassemble the phone

Use the disassembly tool to open the mobile phone and take out the dot matrix projector, find out the flex connected to the dot matrix projector and insert it into the programmer, start to enter the face ID test, and find the fault.

Step 2 Connect phone

Connecting the programmer to the phone using a lightning cable is a very important step and requires attention to a lot of details. Click “Trust” and it will show connected. Start to back up the data of the original sensor. After the backup is complete, unplug the mobile phone and the dot matrix projector, then you can reset it, and then reinsert it, showing that the data download is successful.

Step 3 Remove glue

Fix the dot matrix projector with a Repair Fixture, remove the glue on it, use a heating soldering station to soften the adhesive and clean it with a flat blade, taking care not to damage the camera.Use a little higher temperature to take out the dot protector Flex out and bend outwards,the lens is still there.

Step 4 IC chip replacement

Removing this IC and this capped little mosfet thing cleared the whole thing. Then replace the whole area with a new IC, one thing to be careful not to damage these little wires. Next using 250° to remove the underfill around all these components.

Step 5 Test normal

Add some flux, use ordinary leaded 183° to solder the new IC chip, no need to clean it after soldering.Insert the flex into the programmer again, and check that everything is normal.

How to Repair iPhone 12 Pro Max Face ID TrueDepth Camera Repair by i2C IC Chip Method

That’s all for today’s sharing. If you are interested in i2C i6S programmer, please follow phonefix.

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