Hi all,
Now that we've all scratched the crap out of our iphone circuit boards to do the h/w unlock I'm worried about oxidation - an unlikely but possible issue in the years to come.

My circuit board experience says that these boards are sealed for a reason to prevent oxidation, rust etc.

Are people re-sealing their contact point after completing the h/w unlock? if so, what are you using? I'm thinking a small dab of hot glue will do it but thought I'd get some more opinions. Realistically this is a tiny concern but better safe than sorry.

Thoughts?

I think hot glue is fine.. i don't think there would be a reason to use it again... anyhow the glue can be cleaned if for any reason you needed to use it again..

Lighter

Originally Posted by rsoul

Hi all,
Now that we've all scratched the crap out of our iphone circuit boards to do the h/w unlock I'm worried about oxidation - an unlikely but possible issue in the years to come.

My circuit board experience says that these boards are sealed for a reason to prevent oxidation, rust etc.

Are people re-sealing their contact point after completing the h/w unlock? if so, what are you using? I'm thinking a small dab of hot glue will do it but thought I'd get some more opinions. Realistically this is a tiny concern but better safe than sorry.

Thoughts?

the track wire is copper, it may last longer than other metal parts ....
i got my iphone HW unlocked when the first HW unlock came out, i didn't seal teh track, 6 months already. still works like a charm. Mine is week 26 ...

Originally Posted by gwaai

the track wire is copper, it may last longer than other metal parts ....
i got my iphone HW unlocked when the first HW unlock came out, i didn't seal teh track, 6 months already. still works like a charm. Mine is week 26 ...

hes talking about years not 6 months learn to read.

There is no reason to flame... he's been more helpful then your comment.. relax...

don't waste your only 2 cents.. should hold on to them for a day when you have to do serious battle....

Lighter

Originally Posted by libertybenz2

hes talking about years not 6 months learn to read.

Silicons would definatly do it, but hmm, seems like 'overkill'
i'd go for the glue, there will probably be no reason to do the A17 testpoints again, because you have a 3.9 Bootloader at the moment.
Congratulations on that, i still got 4 phones to downgrade...