If I were to apply 5VDC directly to the battery inputs, then try to power on the device, would anything burn up? (in all honesty I already did this, now the phone refuses to show life )': ...)
Welcome to iMore Mark. Thanks for joining. Here's a little insight....You should have taken it to Apple and their *Genius Bar*...(just kidding). If you like doing stuff like that then that's KOOL. Good Luck