It is quite common to put in the wrong hole the metal pin used to open the cell phone chip drawer. On devices whose SIM is at the bottom, such as the Galaxy S22, there is an impression that it is possible to hit the microphone unintentionally. If this occurs, don’t despair—a video shows exactly what happens to the device in these situations.
People who end up missing the hole in the chip drawer are immediately concerned about the physical integrity of the phone. After all, what happens if the pin is used to drill another location? Does the appliance lose its warranty? Does water protection lose its effect? Does the microphone stop working?
To answer all these questions, the youtuber known as Zack, jerryrigeverything channel, recorded a video. In this recording, he disassembles a Galaxy S22 Ultra and several other devices to show the possible consequences of missing the hole when removing the chip.
Galaxy S22 Ultra is not in danger of breaking
In the case of the Galaxy S22 Ultra, in particular, the chip compartment hole is right next to the microphone at the bottom of the device. Due to this design designed by Samsung, the chances of putting the pin in the wrong place are very high.
The good news is that on the Galaxy S22 Ultra, nothing bad happens if the pin is put in the wrong place. Despite allowing the metal tool to enter, the microphone hole becomes narrower along the way. Therefore, it is impossible to reach the internal components.
Even if the person forces the pin in, there will be no risks. The screen that ensures water protection is far from the pin, and the small golden square of the microphone is positioned above the hole. It seems that Samsung predicted the possibility of anyone missing the chip hole.
The same situation is repeated in other phones whose hole in the chip compartment is next microphone, as in the OnePlus 10 Pro, Pixel 6 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 11.
iPhone may suffer irreversible damage
Among the latest handsets, iPhone 13 models are the most susceptible to accidental damage. However, it is very unlikely that anyone will stick the metal pin on the underside of Apple phones, as the chip drawer is on the side.
If this happens, and the pin is placed too hard by accident in some hole at the bottom, there are chances of damaging the screen that ensures water protection to the iPhone. The microphone, on the other hand, will remain safe as it stays above the holes.
Modern cell phones are designed to survive possible accidents involving the metal pin. So you don’t have to be afraid if you get the hole in the chip drawer. On old devices, it is worth taking more care, since they do not have so many protections.
