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Hi. I bought an used iPhone SE from eBay. The Seller only told me that the Screen was Cracked. Today it arrived and I also noticed some other defects on the Phone. The bottom Microphone doesnt work, and the Headphone Jack doesnt work either. It only sometimes sounds clear after I put the volume to max, and after a few Seconds it sounds very distorted again. Im pretty sure this isnt a loose connection, because if I turn down the Volume, and then Up, its distorted again. I already tried to Reboot, Reset, Reinstall iOS, Replug the Ribbon Cable… Nothing works. What do you think? Should I replace the Part with the Headphone Jack, Lightning Connector and Microphone? Or maybe there is a damage on the Logic Board? I hope you can help me.
IMHO, I would open a dispute and have the seller accept responsibility for the false ad. Buying used phones on eBay is risky business. You’re better off trying to find something local if possible. It might be a bit more expensive, but you will have better recourse in case of unexpected issues.
