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SECTION 1: FUNCTIONAL ARCHITECTURE & CIRCUIT ROLE
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1. Architecture Overview:
- The CSD68841W (schematic designation Q3350) is an ultra-low Rds(on) P-channel power MOSFET switch integrated in a compact 9-ball WLCSP package.
- It acts as an active diode and high-current power gate between the battery line (PP_BATT_VCC) and the system main voltage distribution line (PP_VDD_MAIN).
2. Pinout & Connectivity (3x3 Ball Matrix):
- Drain Pins: Connected directly to the system power rail (PP_VDD_MAIN).
- Source Pins: Connected directly to the positive battery line (PP_BATT_VCC).
- Gate Pin: Driven directly by the Tigris Charging IC (U3300) via the control line named TIGRIS_ACTIVE_DIODE.
- Note on Ground: Q3350 does NOT have an internal Ground (GND) connection. It floats strictly between VDD_MAIN, BATT_VCC, and the Tigris gate control line.
3. Switching Dynamics:
- On Battery Power Only: The Gate is biased such that the internal FET is fully enhanced, allowing current to flow from the battery (PP_BATT_VCC) to supply the main system power rail (PP_VDD_MAIN).
- Under Lightning/Wireless Charger Insertion: Tigris IC (U3300) generates VDD_MAIN through its internal buck converter from VBUS. Tigris then modulates TIGRIS_ACTIVE_DIODE to control the charging direction or isolate the battery to prevent overcurrent and reverse biasing.
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SECTION 2: BOARD-LEVEL FAULT SYMPTOMS
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1. Fake Charging (Show Charging, No Current Draw):
- Lightning indicator appears on screen, battery percentage does not increase or slowly drops. USB ammeter reads 0.00A or stops at ~0.01A-0.04A.
- Often caused by an open-circuit failure or burned gate junction inside Q3350, preventing current passage into PP_BATT_VCC.
2. No Power / Dead Phone on Battery:
- Phone turns on only when a charger or DC power supply is forced onto PP_VDD_MAIN, but fails to boot when powered via the battery connector.
- Indicates complete open-circuit degradation across Source-Drain.
3. Instant Overheating on DC Power Supply (False Short Indicator):
- When injecting voltage through the battery connector (J3200), Q3350 gets extremely hot instantly.
- Diagnostic Rule: Because Q3350 has no GND connection, it cannot internally short to ground by itself. Severe heat at Q3350 almost always indicates a downstream short on the PP_VDD_MAIN line, causing excessive current to rush through Q3350 from the battery connector.
4. Intermittent Reboots Under High Load:
- Internal resistance (Rds_on) increases due to thermal stress, causing sudden voltage drops on PP_VDD_MAIN during camera flash, speaker burst, or high CPU utilization.
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SECTION 3: STEP-BY-STEP MULTIMETER TESTING & DIAGNOSTICS
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1. Cold Testing (Diode Mode Drop Readings):
- Multimeter Setup: Diode Mode, RED probe on PCB Ground (shield frame/screw hole), BLACK probe on test points.
- PP_BATT_VCC (Source side of Q3350 / Pin 1 of Battery Connector):
* Normal Reading: ~420 mV - 470 mV.
* 0.000V indicates short to GND; OL indicates open circuit.
- PP_VDD_MAIN (Drain side of Q3350 / surrounding filter caps e.g. C3360):
* Normal Reading: ~350 mV - 420 mV.
* If reading is < 100 mV or 0.000V, a component on VDD_MAIN is shorted.
- TIGRIS_ACTIVE_DIODE (Gate side of Q3350):
* Normal Reading: ~550 mV - 650 mV.
* An abnormal drop or 0V indicates damage to Tigris IC (U3300) or line leakage.
2. Hot Testing (Live Voltage Measurements with DCPS / Lightning Cable):
- Battery Voltage Test: Connect battery or DC supply (3.8V - 4.2V) to battery connector.
* Source of Q3350 must read: Equal to battery voltage (~3.8V - 4.2V).
* Drain of Q3350 (PP_VDD_MAIN) must read: Equal to battery voltage (~3.8V - 4.2V).
* If Source has 4.0V but Drain has < 1.0V, Q3350 is defective or its Gate is pulled HIGH.
- Charging Mode Test: Plug in Lightning Cable (5V / 2A).
* Check TIGRIS_ACTIVE_DIODE line: Voltage should drop/modulate as Tigris takes over the switching phase.
3. Short Isolation Technique:
- If Q3350 heats up when power is applied to the battery connector, DO NOT immediately remove Q3350.
- Apply rosin smoke or use a thermal camera.
- Connect DC power supply directly to PP_VDD_MAIN (e.g., at VDD_MAIN capacitor C3360 or battery VDD_MAIN coil) at 3.8V, 2A limit.
- Observe which capacitor or IC on the main logic board melts the rosin first.
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SECTION 4: SOLDERING, REBALLING & REWORK SPECIFICATIONS
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1. Removal / Desoldering Parameters:
- Station: Quick 861DW or equivalent calibrated hot air rework station.
- Temperature: 340°C - 355°C.
- Airflow: 45% - 55%.
- Nozzle: 5.0mm straight nozzle.
- Board Preparation: Apply high-grade tacky rosin/BGA flux (e.g., Amtech NC-559-V2-TF). Shield adjacent sensitive components (CPU/NAND/Shield cans) using thermal heat-reflective tape.
- Technique: Heat circularly around the perimeter of Q3350; gently nudge with fine tweezers until the solder liquefies and lift vertically.
2. PCB Pad Preparation & Cleaning:
- Apply a small bead of leaded solder (Sn63/Pb37) to lower the melting point of factory lead-free alloy on the board pads.
- Use fine copper desoldering wick (0.8mm - 1.2mm) with a hoof or knife soldering iron tip set at 340°C - 350°C.
- Level the pads completely flat without applying downward pressure to avoid tearing underfill-adjacent PCB traces.
- Clean thoroughly with high-purity Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA 99.9%) and lint-free swabs.
3. Reballing Specifications:
- Stencil: Dedicated iPhone 8/X BGA stencil or high-precision 0.40mm universal WLCSP stencil (thickness: 0.10mm - 0.12mm).
- Solder Paste: Sn63/Pb37 (Melting point: 183°C, Particle size: Type 4 or Type 5).
- Reballing Hot Air Setting: 260°C - 280°C, airflow at 20% - 25% to prevent solder balls from bridging or lifting the stencil.
- Post-balling Inspection: Verify all 9 solder balls are uniform in height and hemisphere geometry under microscope.
4. Alignment & Installation:
- Apply a micro-layer of clear tacky flux on the clean PCB footprint.
- Orient the IC correctly using the top-left Pin 1 index dot matching the silkscreen / schematic indicator on the motherboard.
- Hot Air Settings: 330°C - 345°C, airflow 40%.
- Heat evenly until the chip floats and self-aligns onto the pads via surface tension. Give an ultra-light tap with tweezers to confirm solid solder joints.
- Allow the board to cool naturally for 3-5 minutes before testing.
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