iPhone 6 Plus Rear Facing Camera Replacement
Follow these instructions to substitute a new rear camera assembly.
Step 1 | Pentalobe Screws
To prevent a fire or explosion hazard from a potentially damaged lithium-ion battery, ensure its charge level is less than 25% prior to beginning any disassembly procedures on your iPhone.
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 located 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 located adjacent to the Lightning connector.
Step 2 | Anti-Clamp instructions
To simplify the subsequent opening process, the following instructions utilize the Anti-Clamp tool, a custom design; if you do not have this tool, proceed to the steps three sections later for an alternative approach.
Refer to the included 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 iPhone's left or right side.
Carefully place a suction cup on the front surface of the iPhone, close to the lower edge and directly over the home button, and another suction cup on the rear surface, in a corresponding position.
Apply vacuum by pressing the cups firmly against the surface needing treatment.
To improve the Anti-Clamp's grip if the iPhone's exterior feels excessively smooth, apply adhesive tape to the device's surface.
Refer to the included 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 iPhone's left or right side.
Carefully place a suction cup on the front surface of the iPhone, close to the lower edge and directly over the home button, and another suction cup on the rear surface, in a corresponding position.
Apply vacuum by pressing the cups firmly against the surface needing treatment.
To improve the Anti-Clamp's grip if the iPhone's exterior feels excessively smooth, apply adhesive tape to the device's surface.
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 initial expansion of the cups.
Maintain parallel positioning of the suction cups; should misalignment occur, gently release the suction cups' grip and reposition the arms.
Once sufficient space is created by the Anti-Clamp, carefully slide a prying tool or opening pick beneath the display.
To ensure adequate separation, reposition the handle by 90 degrees.
Allow several seconds of settling time between each incremental tightening, limiting each adjustment to a maximum of 90 degrees of rotation. Permit the Anti-Clamp feature and time to facilitate the process.
Rotate the handle fully, completing a 360-degree turn, observing for the initial expansion of the cups.
Maintain parallel positioning of the suction cups; should misalignment occur, gently release the suction cups' grip and reposition the arms.
Once sufficient space is created by the Anti-Clamp, carefully slide a prying tool or opening pick beneath the display.
To ensure adequate separation, reposition the handle by 90 degrees.
Allow several seconds of settling time between each incremental tightening, limiting each adjustment to a maximum of 90 degrees of rotation. Permit the Anti-Clamp feature and time to facilitate the process.
Step 4 | Front Panel Assembly
Carefully raise the front panel by applying upward force with one suction cup.
Securely affix a suction cup to the display surface, positioning it directly over the home button area.
Ensure a firm contact between the cup and the screen surface to guarantee a leakproof connection.
To facilitate suction cup attachment when the 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. Should these methods prove ineffective, secure the suction cup directly to the fractured screen using superglue.
Securely affix a suction cup to the display surface, positioning it directly over the home button area.
Ensure a firm contact between the cup and the screen surface to guarantee a leakproof connection.
To facilitate suction cup attachment when the 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. Should these methods prove ineffective, 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 its fit is considerably more snug than 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 multiple retaining clips, employing both the suction cup and plastic opening tool as needed.
Exercise caution and use steady, even pressure when installing the display assembly, as its fit is considerably more snug than 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 multiple retaining clips, employing both the suction cup and plastic opening tool as needed.
Step 6
To detach the suction cup, depress the small plastic projection that maintains the airtight seal.
Detach the display assembly's suction cup.
Detach the display assembly's suction cup.
Step 7
Carefully pivot the front panel assembly upwards, leveraging the phone's upper edge as a fulcrum to disengage the home button section from the rear case.
Carefully position the display at a 90-degree angle, then secure it in an upright position using a support to prevent movement during the repair process.
To avoid stressing the display's wiring during the repair process, secure it with a rubber band.
As a temporary substitute, an unopened, sealed can of soda can be employed to secure the display in place.
Carefully position the display at a 90-degree angle, then secure it in an upright position using a support to prevent movement during the repair process.
To avoid stressing the display's wiring during the repair process, secure it with a rubber band.
As a temporary substitute, an unopened, sealed can of soda can be employed to secure the display in place.
Step 8
The front panel assembly pivots outward, resembling a book opening, due to multiple clips situated along its upper edge, which collectively 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 vertically until its superior edge is level with the rear case's top edge.
Ensure the clips located immediately beneath the rear case's upper border are properly positioned during reassembly, subsequently sliding the front panel vertically until its superior edge is level with the rear case's top edge.
Step 9
Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the battery connector bracket by unscrewing the included fasteners.
A single screw, measuring 2.3 millimeters, is required.
A single screw, measuring 3.1 millimeters, is required.
A single screw, measuring 2.3 millimeters, is required.
A single screw, measuring 3.1 millimeters, is required.
Step 10
Using a precision screwdriver, detach the bracket securing the battery connector.
Step 11
Carefully lift the battery connector away from its corresponding socket on the logic board, employing either a clean fingernail or the tip of a specialized opening tool to avoid damage.
To avoid damaging the logic board, apply lifting force solely to the battery connector; applying force to the socket itself risks complete connector failure.
To avoid damaging the logic board, apply lifting force solely to the battery connector; applying force to the socket itself risks complete connector failure.
Step 12
Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the bracket that secures the front panel assembly cable by unscrewing the screws holding it in place.
Use three screws, each measuring 1.2 millimeters.
A screw with a 1.5 mm diameter is required.
A screw with a diameter of 2.9 millimeters is required.
Inserting screws that exceed the length specified for the red-marked screw holes risks causing permanent damage to the logic board; avoid this.
Use three screws, each measuring 1.2 millimeters.
A screw with a 1.5 mm diameter is required.
A screw with a diameter of 2.9 millimeters is required.
Inserting screws that exceed the length specified for the red-marked screw holes risks causing permanent damage to the logic board; avoid this.
Step 13
Detach the bracket securing the front panel assembly cable to the logic board.
Step 14
When proceeding with the subsequent four steps, 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 maintain support for the front panel and then, using a fingernail or a thin opening tool, separate the connector that links the front camera and earpiece speaker.
Carefully maintain support for the front panel and then, using a fingernail or a thin opening tool, separate the connector that links the front camera and earpiece speaker.
Step 15
Carefully detach the connector securing the home button cable.
Step 16
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 fully seated, ensuring no gaps remain and avoiding damage to the pins.Prior to either detaching or reattaching the cable in this procedure, ensure the battery is disconnected.
- Carefully detach the display data cable connector using a plastic opening tool.
- To avoid a blank screen or display anomalies like white lines after reassembly, ensure the display data cable remains securely attached to its connector. Should such issues arise, restore normal operation by re-establishing the cable's connection and then performing a power cycle; for a complete power cycle, disconnect and reconnect 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 avoid damaging the threads.Carefully detach the digitizer cable connector.
- To avoid potential digitizer damage or component bending, apply pressure to one end of the digitizer cable connector, then to the opposite end when reattaching it; refrain from applying pressure to the connector's central area.
Step 18
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 fully seated, ensuring no gaps remain and the assembly is flush.Detach the front panel assembly from the rear case.
Step 19 | Rear Facing Camera
Carefully align the 4mm diameter dowel pins with their corresponding holes in both the upper and lower chassis sections, then gently press them together until fully seated, ensuring no damage occurs to the plastic components.Carefully lift the tape concealing the screw that holds the rear camera bracket in place on the back housing, employing tweezers for precision.
Step 20
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 fully seated, ensuring no gaps remain.Detach the rear case from the rear-facing camera bracket by unscrewing the screws listed in the parts list.
- A Phillips screwdriver, size #00, is needed to remove a 1.7-millimeter screw.
- A Phillips head screwdriver, size #00, is needed to remove a screw measuring 2.3 millimeters.
Step 21
Detach the rear-facing camera bracket from the rear-facing camera by carefully raising it.
Step 22
Employing the flat spudger tip, carefully separate the rear camera connector from its corresponding socket on the logic board.
Step 23
Gently detach the iPhone's rear camera assembly, ensuring no force is applied.