How to disconnect the Logic Board in the iPhone SE 2022

Written By: Dominik Schnabelrauch
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How to disconnect the Logic Board in the iPhone SE 2022

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

16

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

This is a prerequisite guide! This guide is part of another procedure and is not meant to be used alone.

Use this guide to disconnect the logic board in the iPhone SE 2022.

This guide was performed on the A2783 (international) model.

You’ll need replacement adhesive to reattach components when reassembling the device.

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    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the rear camera by prying the connector straight up from its socket.

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    • Remove the two screws securing the rear-facing camera bracket:

    • One 3.0 mm-long standoff screw

    • Standoff screws are best removed using a standoff screwdriver or bit.

    • In a pinch, a small flathead screwdriver will do the job—but use extra caution to ensure it doesn't slip and damage surrounding components.

    • One 3.1 mm-long Phillips screw

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    • Use a pair of tweezers to remove the rear camera bracket.

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    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the flash by prying the connector straight up from its socket.

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    • Remove the two screws securing the upper cable bracket:

    • One 2.8 mm-long Phillips screw

    • One 1.2 mm-long Phillips screw

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    • Use a pair of tweezers to remove the upper cable bracket.

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    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the upper flex cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.

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    • Unfasten the three 1.2 mm-long Phillips screws securing the top left antenna component.

    • Don't try to remove the antenna component yet. There's a fourth screw securing it to the rear case.

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    • Unfasten the 1.4 mm-long Phillips screw securing the antenna component to the top edge of the rear case.

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    • Use a pair of tweezers to remove the top left antenna component.

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    • Unfasten the two screws securing the top left grounding bracket:

    • One 1.5 mm-long Phillips screw

    • One 1.2 mm-long Phillips screw

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    • Use a pair of tweezers to remove the top left grounding bracket.

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    • Unfasten the four screws securing the logic board:

    • One 1.7 mm-long Phillips screw

    • One partially threaded 1.7 mm-long Phillips screw

    • This screw is covered by protective foam surrounding the rear camera connector. Use a pair of tweezers to peel just enough foam off to unfasten the screw.

    • One 2.5 mm-long standoff screw

    • One 2.2 mm-long standoff screw

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    • Use a pair of tweezers to carefully pry up the logic board grounding bracket in the top right corner of the rear case.

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    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to move the SIM card eject plunger out of the logic board's way by pushing it to the right edge of the rear case.

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    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the Lightning port cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.

    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the wireless charging coil cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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