iPhone 6 Power Button Replacement
To clean or swap a worn aluminum button cover, follow these instructions; this guide specifically addresses the cover and not the underlying power button mechanism. Replacement of the mechanical switch requires the power button cable guide.
- This document provides instructions for substituting a new upper cable bracket as needed.
Step 1 | Pentalobe Screws
To prevent a fire or explosion hazard during disassembly, ensure the lithium-ion battery's charge level is below 25%; a fully charged battery poses a risk of ignition if damaged.
To prevent electrical shock or damage, ensure the iPhone is completely de-energized prior to starting the repair process.
Using a Pentalobe screwdriver, detach the two screws measuring 3.6 mm in length, positioned adjacent to the Lightning connector.
To prevent electrical shock or damage, ensure the iPhone is completely de-energized prior to starting the repair process.
Using a Pentalobe screwdriver, detach the two screws measuring 3.6 mm in length, positioned adjacent to the Lightning connector.
Step 2 | Anti-Clamp instructions
For those utilizing the Anti-Clamp tool, the following two actions detail its use to simplify the disassembly process; otherwise, proceed directly to the instructions three steps further down for an alternative approach.
Refer to the accompanying guide for detailed procedures regarding the Anti-Clamp’s operation.
To release the Anti-Clamp's arms, move the blue handle in a rearward direction.
Position the arms so they extend across the left or right side of the iPhone.
Affix two suction cups to the iPhone's front and rear surfaces, placing them close to the lower edge, directly above the home button.
Apply vacuum by pressing the cups firmly against the surface needing treatment.
To enhance the Anti-Clamp's grip if the iPhone's exterior feels excessively smooth, apply adhesive tape to provide increased friction.
Refer to the accompanying guide for detailed procedures regarding the Anti-Clamp’s operation.
To release the Anti-Clamp's arms, move the blue handle in a rearward direction.
Position the arms so they extend across the left or right side of the iPhone.
Affix two suction cups to the iPhone's front and rear surfaces, placing them close to the lower edge, directly above the home button.
Apply vacuum by pressing the cups firmly against the surface needing treatment.
To enhance the Anti-Clamp's grip if the iPhone's exterior feels excessively smooth, apply adhesive tape to provide increased friction.
Step 3
To secure the arms, advance the blue handle in the direction indicated.
Rotate the handle fully, completing a 360-degree turn, observing for the point when the cups begin to expand.
Maintain proper positioning of the suction cups; should misalignment occur, gently release the suction and reposition the arms.
Once sufficient space is created by the Anti-Clamp, slide a prying tool beneath the display.
To ensure adequate separation, adjust the handle's position by 90 degrees.
Allow a brief pause of several seconds after each incremental adjustment, limiting each rotation to a maximum of 90 degrees, permitting the Anti-Clamp feature and dwell time to facilitate proper seating.
Rotate the handle fully, completing a 360-degree turn, observing for the point when the cups begin to expand.
Maintain proper positioning of the suction cups; should misalignment occur, gently release the suction and reposition the arms.
Once sufficient space is created by the Anti-Clamp, slide a prying tool beneath the display.
To ensure adequate separation, adjust the handle's position by 90 degrees.
Allow a brief pause of several seconds after each incremental adjustment, limiting each rotation to a maximum of 90 degrees, permitting the Anti-Clamp feature and dwell time to facilitate proper seating.
Step 4 | Manual Opening Procedure
Lacking an Anti-Clamp tool, secure the front panel with a single suction cup for lifting.
Using a suction cup, apply it to the display surface, positioning it directly over the home button area.
Ensure the screen is firmly seated against the cup to create a complete seal.
To enable suction cup attachment when a display exhibits severe cracking, apply a sheet of clear packing tape across the damaged area; as an alternative, a robust adhesive tape can be substituted for the suction cup. As a last resort, secure the suction cup directly to the fractured screen using superglue.
Using a suction cup, apply it to the display surface, positioning it directly over the home button area.
Ensure the screen is firmly seated against the cup to create a complete seal.
To enable suction cup attachment when a display exhibits severe cracking, apply a sheet of clear packing tape across the damaged area; as an alternative, a robust adhesive tape can be substituted for the suction cup. As a last resort, secure the suction cup directly to the fractured screen using superglue.
Step 5
Using one hand to secure the iPhone, lift the suction cup vertically to gently create a small gap between the front panel and the rear enclosure.
Exercise caution and use steady, even pressure when installing the display assembly, as it requires a significantly tighter fit compared to typical device components.
Carefully separate the rear case from the display assembly by gently levering it downwards with a plastic opening tool, maintaining upward traction on the display with the suction cup.
To release the front panel assembly from the rear case, carefully detach the retaining clips, which may require using both the suction cup and a plastic opening tool.
Exercise caution and use steady, even pressure when installing the display assembly, as it requires a significantly tighter fit compared to typical device components.
Carefully separate the rear case from the display assembly by gently levering it downwards with a plastic opening tool, maintaining upward traction on the display with the suction cup.
To release the front panel assembly from the rear case, carefully detach the retaining clips, which may require using both the suction cup and a plastic opening tool.
Step 6
To detach the suction cup, depress the plastic projection that creates the airtight hold.
Detach the display assembly's suction cup.
Detach the display assembly's suction cup.
Step 7 | Opening up the phone
Carefully detach the front panel assembly from the rear case by pivoting it outward, leveraging the phone's top edge as a fulcrum, starting at the home button end.
The front panel's upper edge incorporates multiple clips that function as a partial hinge.
Ensure the clips, located immediately beneath the rear case's upper border, are properly positioned during reassembly, subsequently sliding the front panel upwards until its superior edge is level with the rear case's top edge.
The front panel's upper edge incorporates multiple clips that function as a partial hinge.
Ensure the clips, located immediately beneath the rear case's upper border, are properly positioned during reassembly, subsequently sliding the front panel upwards until its superior edge is level with the rear case's top edge.
Step 8
Carefully position the display at a roughly 90-degree angle, then secure it in an upright position using a support to prevent it from moving during the repair process.
If a suitable replacement is unavailable, a factory-sealed, unopened canned drink can be temporarily used.
To avoid stressing the display's wiring during the repair process, secure it with a rubber band.
If a suitable replacement is unavailable, a factory-sealed, unopened canned drink can be temporarily used.
To avoid stressing the display's wiring during the repair process, secure it with a rubber band.
Step 9 | Removing the battery connector bracket screws
Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the battery connector bracket by unscrewing the included fasteners.
A single screw, measuring 2.2 millimeters, is required.
A single screw, measuring 3.2 millimeters, is required.
Carefully note the location of every screw during disassembly, as reassembly requires placing each one in its original position to prevent phone damage.
A single screw, measuring 2.2 millimeters, is required.
A single screw, measuring 3.2 millimeters, is required.
Carefully note the location of every screw during disassembly, as reassembly requires placing each one in its original position to prevent phone damage.
Step 10
Detach the bracket securing the battery connector using a tri-point screwdriver.
Step 11 | Disconnecting the battery connector
Carefully lift the battery connector away from its connection on the logic board, employing a plastic opening tool to avoid damage.
To prevent damage, focus your lifting force solely on the battery connector itself; applying pressure to the logic board socket risks complete connector failure.
To prevent damage, focus your lifting force solely on the battery connector itself; applying pressure to the logic board socket risks complete connector failure.
Step 12 | Removing the front panel assembly cable bracket screws
Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the cable bracket from the front panel assembly by unscrewing the five screws that hold it in place.
Use three screws, each measuring 1.2 millimeters.
A screw with a 1.7-millimeter head diameter is required.
A single screw, measuring 3.1 millimeters, is required.
Improper screw installation during reassembly can result in irreversible harm to the iPhone's logic board.
Use three screws, each measuring 1.2 millimeters.
A screw with a 1.7-millimeter head diameter is required.
A single screw, measuring 3.1 millimeters, is required.
Improper screw installation during reassembly can result in irreversible harm to the iPhone's logic board.
Step 13
Detach the bracket securing the front panel assembly cable to the logic board.
Step 14
When proceeding with the following four actions, ensure that lifting force is applied solely to the cable connectors themselves, avoiding any upward pressure on the corresponding sockets located on the logic board.
Carefully detach the front camera and sensor cable connector from its socket using a spudger or similar tool.
Carefully detach the front camera and sensor cable connector from its socket using a spudger or similar tool.
Step 15
Carefully separate the home button cable connector from its socket using a spudger or similar tool.
Step 16
Carefully align the 4mm hex key to the setscrew, ensuring it engages fully, and then tighten the setscrew to a torque of 1.5 Nm using the torque wrench.
Prior to either detaching or reattaching the cable in this procedure, ensure the battery is disconnected.
Carefully detach the display data cable connector from its socket using a spudger or similar tool.
Should the display data cable become detached from its connector during reassembly, powering on the device could cause a blank screen or display white lines; to resolve this, reattach the cable and restart the phone by disconnecting and reconnecting the battery connector.
Prior to either detaching or reattaching the cable in this procedure, ensure the battery is disconnected.
Carefully detach the display data cable connector from its socket using a spudger or similar tool.
Should the display data cable become detached from its connector during reassembly, powering on the device could cause a blank screen or display white lines; to resolve this, reattach the cable and restart the phone by disconnecting and reconnecting the battery connector.
Step 17
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four M4x8mm screws securing the fan assembly to the heatsink, ensuring a torque of no more than 0.5 Nm to prevent damage.
Carefully separate the digitizer cable connector from its socket using the flat tool end of a spudger.
To avoid potential damage to the digitizer, ensure the connector is secured by applying pressure to its opposing ends, rather than the central portion; central pressure can deform the component.
Carefully separate the digitizer cable connector from its socket using the flat tool end of a spudger.
To avoid potential damage to the digitizer, ensure the connector is secured by applying pressure to its opposing ends, rather than the central portion; central pressure can deform the component.
Step 18 | Separating front panel assembly and rear case
Carefully align the 4mm diameter dowel pins with their corresponding holes in both the upper and lower chassis halves, then gently press the two sections together until they are flush, ensuring no gaps exist and avoiding damage to the pins.
Detach the front panel assembly from the rear case.
Detach the front panel assembly from the rear case.
Step 19 | SIM Card
Carefully align the 4mm diameter dowel pins with their corresponding holes in both the upper and lower chassis halves, then gently press the two sections together until they are flush, ensuring no gaps exist and avoiding damage to the pins.
Using a SIM card eject tool or a straightened paperclip, gently push into the tiny aperture located on the SIM card tray to release it.
Apply force to release the tray from its housing.
Applying considerable pressure might be necessary.
Using a SIM card eject tool or a straightened paperclip, gently push into the tiny aperture located on the SIM card tray to release it.
Apply force to release the tray from its housing.
Applying considerable pressure might be necessary.
Step 20
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four M4x8 pan head screws securing the fan assembly to the heat sink, ensuring a torque of 4 in-lbs to prevent damage.
Using the SIM ejection tool or a similar small, pointed object, carefully depress the SIM tray release button located on the side of the iPhone to release the SIM card tray assembly, then pull the tray out.
Confirm the SIM card's correct alignment within the tray before sliding the tray back into the device.
Using the SIM ejection tool or a similar small, pointed object, carefully depress the SIM tray release button located on the side of the iPhone to release the SIM card tray assembly, then pull the tray out.
Confirm the SIM card's correct alignment within the tray before sliding the tray back into the device.
Step 21 | Logic Board
Carefully detach the Lightning connector assembly cable from its socket using the flat spudger, then maneuver it aside to avoid interference with the speaker.
Step 22
Carefully employ a spudger tip to disengage the antenna cable connector from its corresponding socket on the logic board.
Step 23
Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the upper cable bracket by unscrewing the included fasteners.
A screw with a 2.9 mm diameter is required.
A screw with a 2.2 mm head diameter is required.
A screw with a 2.9 mm diameter is required.
A screw with a 2.2 mm head diameter is required.
Step 24
Detach the iPhone's upper cable securing bracket.
Step 25
To avoid irreversible harm, carefully lift connectors straight up when releasing them; do not apply force to the socket where the connector joins the logic board.
Carefully detach the power button and flash assembly cable connector from its socket using the flat edge of a spudger.
Carefully disengage the volume control cable connector from its corresponding socket on the logic board.
Carefully detach the power button and flash assembly cable connector from its socket using the flat edge of a spudger.
Carefully disengage the volume control cable connector from its corresponding socket on the logic board.
Step 26
Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the four screws securing the Wi-Fi antenna.
A screw with a 1.5 mm diameter is required.
A screw with a 1.4 mm diameter is required.
Utilize two screws, each measuring 2.1 millimeters.
A screw with a 1.5 mm diameter is required.
A screw with a 1.4 mm diameter is required.
Utilize two screws, each measuring 2.1 millimeters.
Step 27
Disconnect the Wi-Fi antenna assembly from the device.
To prevent conductivity issues caused by skin oils, avoid direct hand contact with metal-to-metal interfaces; instead, utilize tweezers or gloves. Should contact occur, thoroughly clean those areas with a degreaser such as Windex or isopropyl alcohol prior to reassembling the device.
To prevent conductivity issues caused by skin oils, avoid direct hand contact with metal-to-metal interfaces; instead, utilize tweezers or gloves. Should contact occur, thoroughly clean those areas with a degreaser such as Windex or isopropyl alcohol prior to reassembling the device.
Step 28
Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the grounding bracket by unscrewing the pair of 1.6 mm screws securing it.
Step 29
Detach the iPhone's grounding bracket.
Step 30
Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the bracket that holds the angled logic board by unscrewing the screws it uses to fasten in place.
A screw with a 2.6 mm head diameter is required.
A 1.3 mm screw is situated within the iPhone's upper sidewall, oriented horizontally.
A screw with a 2.6 mm head diameter is required.
A 1.3 mm screw is situated within the iPhone's upper sidewall, oriented horizontally.
Step 31
Using a Phillips head screwdriver, detach the angled bracket securing the logic board.
Step 32
Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the antenna interconnect cable from the logic board by unscrewing the 1.2 mm screw that holds it in place.
Step 33
Carefully maneuver the antenna interconnect cable, using a spudger's tip to gently lift and position it clear of the logic board.
Step 34
Employing the flat spudger tip, carefully raise the camera cable connector vertically from its socket on the logic board.
To prevent irreversible logic board damage, apply prying force exclusively to the connector, avoiding contact with the socket.
To allow access to the logic board, carefully maneuver the camera cable so it is positioned aside.
To prevent irreversible logic board damage, apply prying force exclusively to the connector, avoiding contact with the socket.
To allow access to the logic board, carefully maneuver the camera cable so it is positioned aside.
Step 35
Using the appropriate screwdriver, detach the logic board from the rear case by unscrewing the listed fasteners.
Use two Phillips screws, each measuring 1.9 mm.
A screw with a 2.3 mm diameter is required.
To detach standoff screws, utilize a standoff screwdriver or bit designed for the task.
If a specialized tool isn't available, a small flathead screwdriver can be carefully employed; however, exercise heightened awareness to prevent slippage and potential harm to nearby parts.
Use two Phillips screws, each measuring 1.9 mm.
A screw with a 2.3 mm diameter is required.
To detach standoff screws, utilize a standoff screwdriver or bit designed for the task.
If a specialized tool isn't available, a small flathead screwdriver can be carefully employed; however, exercise heightened awareness to prevent slippage and potential harm to nearby parts.
Step 36
Carefully raise the logic board's battery connector end a small amount—sufficient for fingertip grip—by gently prying with the spudger's flat edge.
Use the spudger to carefully separate the metal shields located beneath the SIM card tray, exercising caution to prevent harm to any integrated circuits or connectors.
Use the spudger to carefully separate the metal shields located beneath the SIM card tray, exercising caution to prevent harm to any integrated circuits or connectors.
Step 37
Carefully raise the logic board's battery connector to disengage it, then slide the board upwards and away from the rear case.
Exercise caution to prevent the logic board from being damaged by contact with any wires.
Exercise caution to prevent the logic board from being damaged by contact with any wires.
Step 38 | Power Button Cable Assembly
To avoid hazardous chemical release and potential fire, exercise extreme caution and use only your fingers or a tool with a rounded, non-sharp tip when working in the vicinity of the battery.
Step 39
Carefully detach the battery's adhesive strip by drawing it downwards, in the direction of the iPhone’s lower edge.
Avoid exerting force directly on the battery or the lower assembly to prevent damage to the adhesive strip.
Gently draw the strip outward, permitting it to gradually disengage from the space between the battery and the rear case; pause pulling if you encounter greater force, then proceed to the subsequent instruction.
Should the battery adhesive strips detach while removing the battery, carefully gather any detached adhesive fragments with your fingers or a tool possessing a flat, non-piercing edge, and proceed with the removal.
Should a battery adhesive strip tear and become irretrievable during this process, discard the remaining strip and continue with Step 44.
Avoid exerting force directly on the battery or the lower assembly to prevent damage to the adhesive strip.
Gently draw the strip outward, permitting it to gradually disengage from the space between the battery and the rear case; pause pulling if you encounter greater force, then proceed to the subsequent instruction.
Should the battery adhesive strips detach while removing the battery, carefully gather any detached adhesive fragments with your fingers or a tool possessing a flat, non-piercing edge, and proceed with the removal.
Should a battery adhesive strip tear and become irretrievable during this process, discard the remaining strip and continue with Step 44.
Step 40
As you encounter greater difficulty moving the adhesive strip, carefully guide it along the battery's lower right edge.
Gently draw the adhesive tab vertically, moving it outward from the battery’s right side, enabling the adhesive strip to gradually disengage from the space between the battery and the iPhone’s rear cover, until the strip is fully detached.
To prevent damage or detachment, ensure the adhesive strip does not catch on the battery connector during installation.
Gently draw the adhesive tab vertically, moving it outward from the battery’s right side, enabling the adhesive strip to gradually disengage from the space between the battery and the iPhone’s rear cover, until the strip is fully detached.
To prevent damage or detachment, ensure the adhesive strip does not catch on the battery connector during installation.
Step 41
- Carefully separate the adhesive layer on the battery's bottom left side by lifting the second tab.
Carefully lift the battery's adhesive tab, separating it from the battery surface, enabling the adhesive strip to gradually detach from between the battery and the rear case.
When drawing the adhesive tab, monitor for a rise in opposition; cease movement at that point.
Step 42
- As you encounter greater difficulty moving the adhesive strip, carefully guide it along the battery's lower left edge.
To prevent damage, ensure the adhesive strip remains clear of the battery's corner edges during installation.
Gently draw the adhesive tab vertically, moving it outward from the battery's left side, permitting the adhesive strip to gradually disengage from the space between the battery and the iPhone's rear cover, until the strip is fully detached.
Having detached the two adhesive strips without issue, proceed directly to Step 46, bypassing the subsequent two instructions.
Should the adhesive strips located beneath the battery become detached and unrecoverable, proceed to the subsequent instruction.
Step 43
To free a battery adhered to the rear case after adhesive strip failure, apply heat using an iOpener or a hair dryer focused on the area immediately behind the battery.
Step 44
- Using a plastic card, carefully slide it between the battery and the device's chassis, working it under the logic board's edge.
To prevent battery damage and potential release of hazardous chemicals, maintain a consistently flat profile of the card during handling.
Apply focused pressure across multiple areas of the card as needed to release the adhesive securing the battery.
Step 45
Following complete removal of all adhesive residue by peeling or prying, disconnect the iPhone's battery.
To ensure proper reattachment, use this guide to substitute fresh adhesive strips when putting the battery back in.
Step 46
Carefully detach the adhesive tape securing the screw on the upper left side of the rear camera assembly.
Step 47
Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, detach the specified screws securing the rear-facing camera bracket.
A screw with a 1.5 mm diameter is required.
A screw with a 2.1-millimeter head diameter is required.
A screw with a 1.5 mm diameter is required.
A screw with a 2.1-millimeter head diameter is required.
Step 48
Detach the bracket securing the rear camera assembly.
Step 49
Detach the antenna interconnect cable from the rear case, exercising caution.
Step 50
Carefully detach the iPhone's rear camera assembly.
Step 51
Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, detach the flash bracket by unscrewing the 1.2 mm screw that holds it in place.
Step 52
Detach the flash bracket, a component affixed to the rear case.
Step 53
Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, detach the power button bracket by unscrewing the two 2.2 mm screws securing it.
Step 54
Carefully leverage the flash and microphone assemblies upward from their openings in the rear case using a spudger's tip, applying gentle pressure.
To remove parts bonded with strong adhesive, carefully lift them away from the back cover using tweezers.
To remove parts bonded with strong adhesive, carefully lift them away from the back cover using tweezers.
Step 55
Carefully lift the flash, microphone, and power button assembly's cable from the back of the device housing, initiating the process at the connector.
Carefully remove the cable's outer jacket, paying close attention to the delicate, smaller ends of the cable.
Disconnect the cable connecting the flash unit, microphone, and power button assembly to the device.
Carefully remove the cable's outer jacket, paying close attention to the delicate, smaller ends of the cable.
Disconnect the cable connecting the flash unit, microphone, and power button assembly to the device.
Step 56 | Power Button
Carefully detach the power button by grasping the metal component and drawing it away from the back housing.
To secure the power button, a gasket is applied with adhesive; exercise caution during removal to avoid tearing the membrane.
To secure the power button, a gasket is applied with adhesive; exercise caution during removal to avoid tearing the membrane.