A3 IC

Key features

• A3 replacement for board-level repair
• Surface-mount part — requires hot air and micro-soldering
• Replacement chip for chip-level repair

What this is used for

• Board-level chip replacement
• Repairing a failed IC identified by diagnosis
• Liquid damage repair

Who it's for

Micro-soldering technicians doing chip-level board repair.

Where it fits in the repair

Flood the area with flux, lift the old chip with hot air, clean the pads with wick and level them, align the replacement carefully and reflow. Verify with a bench supply before reassembly.

Manufacturer description

The A3 integrated circuit, for board-level iPhone repair. • A3 replacement for board-level repair • Surface-mount part — requires hot air and micro-soldering • Replacement chip for chip-level repair Compatible with: iPhone logic boards — confirm the marking on your board before ordering.