IMEI displays properly and does not register as blacklisted. AT&T unlocked the phone last night and I attempted to use a Verizon SIM. The device successfully activated, but still "No Service". I am not the original owner. I've been a cellphone and Mac/PC technician for 10 years in a rural area so there aren't many individuals I can speak to for a second opinion. In my community, if I can't solve the issue or at least provide an answer, customers toss their device. This is probably the 2nd issue in my entire career that I've genuinely not been able to at least find out why. The previous owner had an inexperienced technician work on it. This "technician" replaced the Lighting dock assembly as well as the display, but the "No Service" issue began long after this repair took place. I'm stumped. I believe, however, it must be some non-removable (without desoldering) component on the motherboard. Since it has been opened and "serviced" by someone that didn't know what they were doing, I can not take it to Apple. I'd just love a second opinion on any cost-effective methods of remedying this situation before I begin scrapping it.
02-29-2016 06:07 PM