This is definitely going to come in handy.
A new technique has emerged that allows OLED panels to be repaired using a laser. This is currently among the most common iPhone repairs and can help save time and money.
Per YouTuber Strange Parts, the machine uses a laser to mend broken traces within the OLED panel. These traces are tiny pathways that carry electrical signals across the display.
In cases where the traces have been damaged, this can result in visible lines and other display issues on the screen. The same laser that’s used in manufacturing OLED panels is also used to repair them.
Interestingly enough, the machine can repair the screen while it’s still on, which allows the operator to visually track the repair process and instantly recognize when the issue has been resolved, as the change happens right before their eyes. The machine can also adjust the flex of the screen. The flex, which is attached to the front of the screen, can be bent to the other side as needed.
The repair process involves addressing each trace until the line disappears. If the line persists, the operator may need to remove the glass and attempt the repair again.
The technique, once implemented, can not only save time and money but can also potentially repair previously unrepairable screens.
The process cannot repair iPhone screens that are physically broken with cracks or scratches. The repair process only applies to the OLED panel that sits under — and is often fused to — the glass.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via AppleInsider and Strange Parts