iPhone 5s, 5c, and SE Battery Adhesive Strips Replacement

1. To verify correct positioning of the replacement battery within the iPhone prior to applying fresh adhesive strips, establish a brief, provisional electrical connection.
     
   • Following a visual confirmation of proper alignment, sever the battery's connection and physically remove it.

1. Carefully separate the expansive blue protective backing and ensure its complete removal from the adhesive strips.
     
   • Refrain from physical contact with the adhesive strips following liner removal, as they are designed for a single application; if adhesion occurs to skin or other materials, the strip must be discarded and replaced.
   
     
   • Imperfections within the blue film's construction may occasionally impede its removal, necessitating the disposal and substitution of the adhesive strips.
   
     
   • Should this defect arise and the product was sourced from iFixit, initiate contact with us to obtain a replacement.
   
     
   • As a provisional solution while awaiting a replacement, utilize double-sided adhesive tape to reattach your iPhone's components.

1. Position the component with the adhesive surface facing downwards, then bend the designated black tab.Achieve a precise 90-degree bend by folding the black tab upwards.This upward fold should be executed with the adhesive side initially oriented against the work surface.

1. Ensuring the adhesive surface remains against the work surface, meticulously align the adhesive strips within the iPhone's rear enclosure.
     
   • The designated "black tab" should be situated in close proximity to, but without contact with, the "black plastic speaker housing" located on the lower right portion of the device.Carefully maneuver the adhesive strips to be fully seated within the rear case, allowing them to bond securely.Proper placement of the strips is crucial for maintaining a secure bond with the rear case.The black tab serves as a convenient point for later removal of the adhesive strips.Avoid any contact between the black tab and the black plastic speaker housing to prevent interference with audio functionality.
   
     
   • Allow sufficient time for the adhesive to fully engage with the rear case surface, ensuring a strong and lasting bond.

1. To guarantee full contact between the adhesive strips and the back cover, apply firm pressure, initiating from the central point and progressing laterally to the edges.

1. Disconnecting the battery prior to this step is essential.Carefully guide the battery's connector downwards into the iPhone, ensuring precise alignment with the corresponding socket located on the logic board.
2. Establish a secure connection between the battery and its designated receptacle.The battery component must be properly seated.This action ensures a stable electrical link.

A critical caution: Subsequent movement or removal of the battery will likely compromise the adhesive backing and necessitate a system reboot.Position the
battery within the iPhone's internal compartment, ensuring a minimal clearance of approximately 2 mm exists between the battery's lower border and the speaker assembly.Maintaining this small space is essential for the proper manipulation of the black tab in a later procedure.
This deliberate spacing simplifies the subsequent folding of the black tab.

1. Employ the flat spudger tip or blunt tweezers to carefully manipulate the black tab, positioning it between the battery's lower border and the underlying components situated along the iPhone's base.
2. Prioritize utmost care during this procedure.Preventing damage to thebattery is essential; avoid utilizing any pointed instruments.A lithium-ionbattery's accidental penetration presents a significant fire risk.Such incidents can result in a dangerous combustion event.

• To ensure safety and prevent damage to delicate internal circuitry, sever the electrical connection of the battery once more prior to reassembling the iPhone.Reassembly procedures should not commence while the battery remains connected to the device's power circuit.Maintaining electrical isolation of the battery is crucial during the reassembly process.
  The risk of harm to the iPhone's intricate components is significantly reduced by disconnecting the battery.Prior to resuming the reassembly of your iPhone, it is imperative to isolate the battery's electrical output.Preventing electrical current flow from the battery is essential to protect the iPhone's sensitive internal parts during reassembly.