[PDGearhead]

I understand that if you remove the battery, it will resolve the problem. You need to purchase a pentalobe screwdriver,
but the procedure is fairly straight forward.

Here is a youtube video showing how to ‘unbrick’ the phone:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofnq37dqGyY

[PDGearhead]

Actually, you just momentarily disconnect the battery and the
date and time will reset.

[Dalberg-Acton]

Would running the battery dead work?