Modifying an iPhone 13 to Have a USB-C Port
Creating a USB-C iPhone 13 with no loss of functionality, cable reversibility, fast charging, data transfer, and water resistance.
00:00:06 Creating a USB-C iPhone 13 with no loss of functionality, cable reversibility, fast charging, data transfer, and water resistance.
📱 The creator disassembled an iPhone 13 to explore the idea of making a USB-C iPhone.
⚙️ The goal was to achieve cable reversibility, fast charging, data transfer, and water resistance.
🔌 The process involved extracting the Apple C94 board and wiring it up inside the iPhone.
00:02:47 A DIY enthusiast successfully creates a USB-C iPhone 13 by modifying the charging port assembly, using power tools and custom cables.
⚡️ Successfully combined the C94 board from the cable and the charging port assembly from the phone using a ribbon cable.
🔌 Used power tools and low melt solder to safely remove the lightning port and desolder the pins.
🔗 Managed to make a 0.5mm flex cable work instead of the required 0.6mm pitch for the 8-pin connectors.
💦 Found a waterproof and compact USB-C port that caught the attention for use in the project.
00:05:07 The speaker creates a USB-C port for the iPhone 13 by designing a small board and connecting the wires. They make a mistake but can fix it.
💡 Designing a small board to connect the lightning cable wires and enable fast charging with resistors.
🖨️ Printing the board with the necessary parameters and receiving the finished product.
⚙️ Making adjustments to the board to fix a mistake and ensure proper functionality.
00:07:25 In this video, I modify an iPhone 13 to have a USB-C port by cutting out larger holes. I find a USB-C port from another phone and successfully install it.
🔌 The video involves modifying an iPhone 13 to have a USB-C port.
🛠️ A CNC machine is used to cut larger holes in the phone frame.
📱 The creator considers finding a USB-C port from another phone, specifically mentioning Sony.
00:09:52 Creating a USB-C iPhone 13 involves enlarging the hole and modifying the frame and screen bracket. The process requires careful utilization of limited internal space.
💡 Modifying the iPhone 13 to include a USB-C port
🔧 Challenges faced in fitting the USB-C board inside the phone
🎵 Steps taken to make space for the USB-C board
00:12:24 A modified iPhone 13 with a USB-C port was created by replacing the original parts and making slight modifications.
📱 The video demonstrates creating a USB-C iPhone 13 by modifying the original standoff screws and using rubber grommets.
🔒 The modified screws securely hold the USB-C port in place, while the bottom screws clear the port and fit into the screen brackets.
🔌 The cables are wired up and routed, and a slight modification is made to the new screen adhesive.
00:15:24 A video about creating a custom USB-C iPhone 13.
🔌 The video showcases the process of creating a custom USB-C iPhone 13.
🎨 The creator highlights the modifications made to the iPhone 13 to incorporate USB-C connectivity.
👍 The video ends with a call to action to check out the creator's playlist of custom builds or subscribe for future content.
Want to deep dive into this video?
