How to Use Short Killer to Fix Dead Phones

Short Killer iPhone Repair

Is your iPhone 11 or other smartphone completely dead and not turning on? In many cases, this problem is caused by an input short on the motherboard — a tiny shorted capacitor or component that stops power flow. Luckily, there’s an easy and proven way to fix it using a Short Killer tool.

At AppleFix & Tech Engineers, the iPhone repair experts in Hamilton New Zealand, we regularly use Short Killer to bring dead phones back to life — sometimes in as little as 5 minutes!

⚡ What Is Short Killer?

Short Killer is a professional diagnostic and repair tool designed to remove input shorts on iPhones, iPads, and other smartphones. It detects and burns out shorted capacitors or resistors safely — without damaging the logic board.

It’s perfect for fixing:

• iPhones that are completely dead
• Devices showing no voltage or no boot
• Shorted VCC main or VDD main lines
• Power IC input shorts
• Shorted capacitors or tiny SMD components

🔧 Step-by-Step: How to Use Short Killer to Fix a Dead iPhone

In our latest iPhone 11 repair video, we demonstrate how to easily fix a dead phone using Short Killer in under five minutes.

1. Inspect the board – Check for visible damage or corrosion under a microscope.
2. Connect Short Killer – Attach the Short Killer tool to the main power input line.
3. Set correct voltage – Usually between 2 V and 5 V depending on the short line.
4. Trigger detection – The Short Killer automatically identifies the shorted component.
5. Remove the short – The tool isolates and burns the faulty capacitor, restoring normal power flow.
6. Test the phone – Reconnect the battery; in most cases, your iPhone will power on instantly.

👉 Watch the full video on how to fix a dead iPhone 11 using Short Killer — step by step — only at AppleFix Hamilton NZ.

🧠 Why Choose AppleFix & Tech Engineers, Hamilton

• Certified iPhone repair experts in Hamilton New Zealand
• Advanced micro-soldering and logic-board repair skills
• Specialists in Short Killer and input-short repairs
• 5-day Microsoldering Workshops – learn from professionals
• 3-month warranty on all repairs
• Afterpay supported for affordable service

We can fix what others can’t — from liquid damage to board-level failures, our technicians restore your device with precision and care.

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