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Hi! So the Iphone 8 plus in question had a replacement battery that died. Ive had this happen before where the phone becomes unresponsive and after I replace the battery all is good. So this time, when I try to connect the new battery, I hear a sizzling sound coming from somewhere. I did get alcohol everywhere to remove the battery, but even after a few hours it still sizzles. Im just worried the battery might be whats sizzling so i havent completely connected it yet, but if it was the battery it probably wouldnt of stopped sizzling and proceeded to self destruct while not connected, is this safe to assume? And second, if its just the alcohol frying, is it normal for a component to get that hot to make it burn off in a split second? Or is what i believe to be a battery problem maybe really something else that needs to be repaired by a professional? Thanks for any input!
Cheech what concentration was the alcohol? It is possible that this is the residue cooking off from residual alcohol. Have you determined from what area the sizzling comes from? Yes, if it would be the battery it would have a short circuit no matter what; unless it is your battery connector that shortens it out. If nothing else, I would dry the inside off as much as possible and you might even try a few puffs of air-in-a-can to remove more of it. Then try it and if no change, replace the battery. Double check very closely to make sure you did not accidentally knock of any components etc. around the battery connector.
