Iphone can not be restored. error code 23????

my stupid partner decided to attempt to change the earpiece on his iphone himself. Problem being that he didnt take the SIM out before he took out the battery. He is also quite heavy handed so got a feeling he may have broke something inside.
His iphone now wont switch on. When connected to itunes it has not got a summary for his phone and immediately says restore.
However, when restore is selected there is a warning stating "iPhone can not be restored. Error code 23"
Anyone got any ideas. I personally think he has broken something inside. I definitely think iPhone repairs should be left to the professional!!!!!

Error 20, 21, 23, 26, 28, 29, 34, 37
These errors typically occur when security software interferes with the restore and update process. FollowTroubleshooting security software issues to resolve this issue. In rare cases, these errors may be a hardware issue. If the errors persist on another computer, the device may need service.

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