Battery Testing and Testers

Business, Device Specific, Part Info, Tools
Hey, techs...Below will soon be a video but here is some info on testing batteries and my equation. http://www.learningaboutelectronics.com/Articles/Battery-life-calculator.php#answer http://www.learningaboutelectronics.com/Articles/Battery-specifications-characteristics.php http://www.learningaboutelectronics.com/Articles/How-to-recharge-batteries-with-a-DC-power-supply https://sciencing.com/read-milliamps-digital-meter-8582325.html https://www.zdnet.com/article/does-your-iphone-need-a-new-battery-heres-how-to-find-out/   Preference for iPhone batteries 80% of initial mAH (mAH on battery label * 80% = what the lowest number you’d want to see) Less than 500 cycle count of charges. Keep in mind wholesalers and anyone with these machines to test the batteries can reset the batteries. Battery Temp: Low of -10 and high of 45.0   The Injured gadgets tester is good for this and also Lei has a good one that tells you the…
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Board testing tool from IG

Business, Tools
DT880 is a great tool!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTtGwKS7S0c Link to buy https://www.injuredgadgets.com/tools-equipment/tools/dt880-mobile-phone-current-maintenance-tester-current-maintenance-analyzer-for-iphone-6-6p-6s-6sp-7-7p-8-x-xs/    
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Water and dust IP ratings: What does IP68 actually mean?

Business
Water and dust IP ratings: What does IP68 actually mean? IG shared a link on their newsletter and we thought it was worth the read and we know some of you do not follow them so we wanted to post it here. Believe it or not, company newsletter can be very informative and not just meant to sell you... check that spam box and check them out sometime. https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/news/138727-ip-ratings-what-do-they-actually-mean   Ultra Wideband (UWB) explained (and why it’s in the iPhone 11) https://www.computerworld.com/article/3490037/ultra-wideband-explained-and-why-its-in-the-iphone-11.html   What is an eSIM and what does it mean for your new Galaxy Z Flip, Moto, Pixel…
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RepairsFirst, will it help you or not?

Business
Hey Techs!! So most of you have probably seen the posts throughout the groups (see links below for groups if you are not in them). Well, you may have seen posts about a new .org going on, RepairFirst.org. I want to write about it and give you some insights about who this is for. Not for you if... Not interested in expanding on your repair business Think $69 is a high price for anything valuable Know everything you need to know, so don't need info from someone whos 'been there done that' For you if... Want to expand your repair…
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JC Home Button Fix from Waqas MS

Business, Part Info
From Waqas about the replacement buttons not working and an easy fix. JC Home buttons had a slight defect. However, we have found the solutions and we have made a video for you! Not only we explain how to fix it, but also we explain how we think JC Home Buttons are better than anything else out there! https://youtu.be/c3sSjLNc9Lo
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