Introduction

Prereq only; disconnect the battery before anything else.

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    • Power off your iPhone before beginning disassembly.

    • Remove the two 3.4 mm Pentalobe screws surrounding the Lightning connector.

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    • If you don't have an iSclack, use a single suction cup to lift the front panel:

    • Press a suction cup onto the screen, just above the home button.

    • Be sure the cup is pressed securely onto the screen to get a tight seal.

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    • There is a notch on the underside of the display just above the headphone jack that is the safest place to begin prying the phone open.

    • Pull up on the suction cup to slightly separate the front panel assembly from the rear case.

    • Take your time and apply firm, constant force. The display assembly is a much tighter fit than most devices and is held down with adhesive.

    • Once a small gap has been opened, insert the flat end of a spudger above the headphone jack.

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    • Twist the spudger to open the gap more and break it free from the adhesive.

    • Keep pulling up on the suction cup while twisting the spudger.

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    • Use the edge of a spudger to slice through the adhesive on either side of the phone.

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    • Use the edge of a spudger to slice through the adhesive on either side of the phone.

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    • Use the suction cup to open the display, breaking the last of the adhesive.

    • Don't open the display more than 90 degrees, as it is still connected at the top by three cables that may break if stretched.

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    • Lean the display against something to keep it propped up while you're working on the phone.

    THESE INSTRUCTION / GUIDE IS NOT COMPLETE. I broke my phone and ended up with $250 in repairs at the local cell phone store at this step. You need to detach the display completely instead of prop it up against a box. It is very likely your cables will tear at this step if you don’t completely detach the display

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    • Remove the following screws from the battery connector bracket:

    • One 3.0 mm Phillips #00 screw

    • One 2.3 mm Phillips #00 screw

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    • Remove the metal battery connector bracket from the iPhone.

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the battery connector from the logic board.

    • Push the connector to the side to ensure it doesn't accidentally make contact and power on the phone while you're working on it.

Conclusion

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

Sam Goldheart

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3 comments

While replacing a charging port on the 6s I realized that the battery didn't seem to stay seated. It also won't charge past a certain percentage. Anyone run into this?

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BE FOREWARNED: I used this guide and ended up breaking one of the cables to my display on step 8. Now my home button, camera and speaker don’t work and I have to spend 80 dollars for a new lcd panel.

The featured guide (not this one) shows how to completely detach the screen cables so this won’t happen. Do a quick search and take a look before possibly breaking your phone on step 8. Fully detaching the panel would have prevented this issue

Christopher Kuhar -

DO NOT USE THIS GUIDE: It is not complete. I ended up having to goto the store and pay $250 dollars to get my I phone fixed after breaking it with these incomplete directions.

This is a more complete guide use this one: iPhone 6s Battery Replacement

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