iPhone 12 Teardown

Employ a SIM Card eject tool to extract the SIM Card tray.The SIM Card tray is to be dislodged utilizing a specialized SIM Card eject tool.A SIM Card eject tool is necessary for the removal of the SIM Card tray.

• Power down the equipment.Disconnect the device from any power source.
• Remove the two screws with a Pentalobe driver, each measuring 6.9 mm in length.Carefully extract the fasteners to prevent damage.Ensure complete removal of the screws before proceeding.

• Utilize a heated iOpener, applying it circumferentially around the display's perimeter to soften the adhesive securing it.
• Employ a suction cup to elevate the display assembly, then introduce a slim tool to create a gap between the screen and the device's frame.
• Advance the slender tool along the complete boundary to sever the adhesive bond.This process ensures complete separation of the adhesive.Continue to lift the display upwards, maintaining separation from the underlying structure.
• Carefully proceed with raising the display to avoid damaging internal components.

• Detach the six screws utilizing a Phillips #00 screwdriver.Employing a spudger or your fingertips, elevate the two connectors from their housings.Carefully lift the connector positioned beneath the other components.
• Separate the display connector from its socket.
• The display connector must be fully disengaged.
• Proceed to raise the display assembly.Ensure all retaining clips are released during the lifting process.Avoid applying excessive force to prevent damage to delicate components.
• The display is now partially detached and can be further manipulated.

• Loosen the securing fasteners by rotating them counterclockwise.Utilize a Phillips head screwdriver, size #00, to release the fasteners.Employing a spudger or fingernail, carefully separate the two connectors attached to the rear camera assembly.
• The connectors must be detached without applying excessive force to prevent damage.
• The rear camera module can now be lifted away from the device.

• Utilizing a spudger or fingernails, carefully detach the three connectors securing the front camera assembly.
• Proceed to extract the front camera component from its location.

• Employing a spudger or fingernails, detach the battery holder connector from its associated circuitry.
• Loosen the fastening of three Phillips #00 screws.Three screws, each utilizing a Phillips #00 head, secure the component.Utilize the loosened screws to facilitate the removal of the battery holder.
• The battery holder can now be extracted following disconnection of its power source.

• Utilize a spudger or fingernails to carefully detach the connector linking to the rear camera flash module.
• Loosen the securing mechanism by removing three Phillips #00 screws.Further disassembly requires the removal of two additional Phillips #00 screws.Employing a Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew these fasteners to release the component.
• The specified screws, three in number and utilizing a Phillips #00 head, must be removed.Two further Phillips #00 screws are present and require removal to proceed.After unscrewing the fasteners, the rear camera flash assembly can be lifted away.
• The complete rear camera flash unit is now free and can be separated from the device.

• Loosen the binding of the four Phillips #00 screws.Employ a screwdriver appropriate for the task to release the two screw holders.Carefully separate the SIM card holder connector from its socket using a spudger or similar tool.
• The SIM card holder can now be extracted.Release the four Phillips #00 screws by reversing their fastening action.A screwdriver of a compatible size is necessary to remove the two screw holders.
• Utilize a spudger or your fingernail to detach the SIM card holder connector's electrical connection.The SIM card holder is now free for removal.To release the SIM card holder, reverse the original fastening process.
• A suitable screwdriver is required to unscrew the two screw holders.The SIM card holder connector must be disconnected from its interface using a non-conductive tool.The SIM card holder assembly is now ready to be taken out.

• Eliminate the two Phillips #00 screws.Detach the three battery connectors using a spudger or your fingertips.Employ an iPhone standoff screwdriver to loosen the screw securing the component holder.
• Carefully peel away the protective film with a spudger.Observe the following caution:This final action is essential for the logic board's removal.
• Extract the logic board.
• The two Phillips #00 screws must be taken out.
• Disconnecting the three battery connectors is required for proceeding.A standoff screwdriver specifically designed for iPhones is needed to release the screw.
• The protective film should be removed utilizing a spudger.It is imperative to complete this step before attempting to remove the logic board.The logic board is now ready for extraction.

• Loosen the binding of the five screws utilizing a Phillips #00 screwdriver.The fastener size is precisely 5, and requires a Phillips head screwdriver with a #00 tip.This action concludes the screw removal process.
• Carefully detach the speaker component from its mounting.The speaker is now disengaged from its secured position.Proceed to the subsequent repair step following the speaker's removal.

• Utilize an iPhone standoff screwdriver to detach the two screw holders.The two screw holders are secured with standoff screws and require a standoff screwdriver for removal.Three Phillips #00 screws must be unscrewed to proceed with the next step.
• Carefully loosen and extract the three Phillips #00 screws.A spudger or fingernail can be employed to disengage the taptic engine connector.The taptic engine connector requires careful detachment using a spudger or similar tool.
• To release the connection, gently pry the taptic engine connector away from its socket.The taptic engine is now accessible after disconnecting the connector.Proceed to remove the taptic engine, ensuring no further connections are present.
• The taptic engine is held in place and requires careful manipulation for removal.Ensure the area around the taptic engine is clear before attempting removal.Complete the removal of the taptic engine, paying attention to any retaining clips or adhesives.

• Detach the adhesive securing the battery.
• Adhesive removal from beneath the battery requires peeling away the stickers indicated by the red markings visible in the initial image.
• Carefully extract the battery from its compartment.

• Loosen the constraint of the six Phillips #00 screws.Employing an iPhone standoff screwdriver, extract the four screw retention devices.Gently detach the film layer utilizing a spudger tool.
• Successful completion of the preceding action is critical for the subsequent removal of the charging port.
• Proceed with the disassembly of the charging port assembly.
• Exercise caution during this process to prevent excessive force, which risks component damage.
• The charging port's removal necessitates careful manipulation to avoid unintended harm.
• Applying undue pressure during disassembly may compromise the integrity of delicate internal parts.

The following parts constitute the assembly of a new iPhone 12.