iPhone 6s Cellular Antenna Replacement - iPhone 6s

Step 1 | Pentalobe Screws

To prevent potential hazards and damage, ensure the battery's charge level is reduced to less than 25% prior to beginning the disassembly process.A lithium-ion battery must be fully charged.Accidental puncture presents a fire and/or explosion hazard.
To prevent electrical shock or damage, ensure the iPhone is completely de-energized prior to starting the repair process.
Using appropriate tools, detach the two 3.4 mm P2 Pentalobe screws located along the iPhone's lower edge, positioned on both sides of the Lightning connector.

Step 2 | Anti-Clamp instructions

To simplify the opening process, the following two steps utilize the Anti-Clamp tool, a custom-designed aid; if you do not have this tool, proceed to the instructions three steps further down.
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 iPhone's left or right side.
Affix a suction cup to the iPhone's front surface, close to the lower edge and directly over the home button, and another suction cup to the rear surface in the same relative position.
Apply vacuum by pressing the cups firmly against the surface needing treatment.
To improve the Anti-Clamp's adherence if the iPhone's exterior feels excessively smooth, apply adhesive tape to the device's surface.

Step 3

Moving the blue handle in a forward direction will engage the locking mechanism for the arms.
Rotate the handle fully, completing a 360-degree turn, observing for the initial expansion of the cups.
Maintain proper alignment between the suction cups; should misalignment occur, gently release the suction cups' hold and reposition the arms.
Once sufficient space exists due to the Anti-Clamp, slide a prying tool beneath the display.
To ensure adequate clearance, adjust the handle position by 90 degrees.
Apply adjustments in increments not exceeding 90 degrees, pausing briefly between each adjustment to allow the Anti-Clamp device and dwell time to facilitate proper seating.

Step 4 | Opening Procedure

Lacking an Anti-Clamp tool, proceed with the following three steps to utilize a suction handle.
Using a hair dryer or iOpener, gently warm the bottom edge of the iPhone's housing with moderate heat for approximately 60 seconds.
Applying heat will loosen the adhesive bonds holding the display in place, facilitating separation.

Step 5

To access the 6s display, carefully release the adhesive strip encircling its edge; replacement adhesive strips should be prepared beforehand if desired. Functionality remains unaffected whether the adhesive is replaced or not.
Using a suction cup, secure its surface to the display assembly's lower left corner.
Avoid positioning the suction cup directly on the home button.
To facilitate suction cup attachment when the display has severe cracking, apply a sheet of clear packing tape across the damaged area; as an alternative, a robust adhesive tape can be used in place of the suction cup. Should neither of these methods prove effective, secure the suction cup directly to the fractured screen using superglue.

Step 6

Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the three retaining screws securing the fan assembly to the motor housing, ensuring each is snug but not over-torqued to prevent damage.

Apply steady, even force to lift the suction cup, generating a small separation between the front panel and the rear case.
Exercise caution and use steady, even pressure when installing the display assembly, as it requires a snug fit and is secured with adhesive.
To avoid display assembly damage, use minimal force when separating it from the rear case; the goal is to create a narrow separation.
To ease separation of the display adhesive, apply heat to the iPhone’s front surface with an iOpener, hairdryer, or heat gun until the surface reaches a temperature that is uncomfortably warm to the touch.

Step 7

Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the three retaining screws on the motor assembly to a torque of 6 in-lbs, ensuring the motor remains securely positioned and preventing any potential loosening during operation; observe caution to avoid over-tightening, which could damage the threads.

Carefully start separating the phone's casing by inserting a prying tool into the indentation located on the bottom of the display, directly above the headphone jack; this area minimizes the risk of damage.
Using a spudger, insert its flat edge into the separation between the display and the back cover, positioning the insertion point immediately above the headphone jack.

Step 8

Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the three retaining screws on the motor assembly to a torque of 3.5 inch-pounds, ensuring not to overtighten and potentially strip the threads; observe caution to avoid damaging the surrounding components.

Using the spudger, gently increase the separation between the front panel assembly and the phone's main body by rotating the tool.

Step 9

Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four mounting screws securing the fan assembly to the motor housing, ensuring each is snug but not over-tightened to prevent damage; observe a torque of 6 in-lbs per screw.Using the tool's straight edge, carefully slide it into the designated space.Use a plastic pry tool to gently separate.Locate this component on the device's left-hand side, specifically positioned in the space separating the display assembly and the rear case.

Using a spudger, carefully work it along the phone's edge to release the adhesive bond and disengage the retaining clips.

Step 10

Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four retaining screws on the motor mount to a torque of 3.5 Nm, ensuring the motor remains securely positioned and observing the warning against over-tightening which could damage the threads.Carefully detach the component, ensuring all specified dimensions and numerical values are maintained, and utilizing the appropriate tools while observing all safety precautions and referencing part identification.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger, to safely separate components.Carefully position the component back into its original location along the lower edge of the device, ensuring it aligns with the point where separation occurred.

Using a spudger, gently move it horizontally across the phone's lower border.

Step 11

Carefully move theUse a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger.Proceed along the right edge, carefully releasing the adhesive bond and disengaging the display clips from the iPhone's chassis.

Step 12

Employ the 3/8-inch socket wrench to securely tighten the retaining bolt to a torque of 15 Nm, ensuring that the fan assembly is properly seated within the motor housing and preventing potential damage to the bearings.Employ a vacuum-creating device to secure the component.Carefully separate the display assembly from the device casing by releasing the remaining adhesive bond.
To prevent damage to the three cables securing the display at the top, limit its opening angle to a maximum of 90 degrees; exceeding this could cause them to tear.

Step 13

To detach the suction cup, grasp the small protrusion located on its upper surface and lift upwards, separating it from the front panel.

Step 14

Carefully raise the display assembly, utilizing the front panel's upper clips as a pivot point to access the phone's interior.
Carefully position the display at a roughly 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 unused, sealed can of soda can be employed to support the screen.
If you intend to substitute fresh adhesive along the display's perimeter during reassembly, stop at this point.
To ensure proper alignment during reassembly, position the camera-side edge of the screen body beneath the main body's edge. Then, guide the screen frame's hooks under the main body's rim and gently push them towards the camera end, facilitating cover closure and secure clipping.
Ensure these clasps, which function as a substitute for a hinge, are positioned correctly beneath the phone's outer rim; this allows the screen to smoothly and softly return to its closed position, engaging with a gentle snap.
To reinstall the screen, begin by applying pressure to secure the upper right corner, working downwards along the edge, followed by the upper left corner.

Step 15 | Battery Connector

Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the battery connector bracket by unscrewing the two fasteners, each measuring the specified length.
Use a 2.9 mm screw.
Utilize a 2.2 mm screw for installation.

Step 16

Using a T3 Torx screwdriver, detach the bracket securing the battery connector.

Step 17

Carefully insert the tip of a screwdriver to.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger.Using a suitable tool, carefully lift the battery connector vertically away from the logic board to release it.

Step 18

To prevent unintended power flow during the repair process, physically disconnect the battery connector from its socket on the logic board, ensuring it remains separated.

Step 19 | Unfasten the display cable bracket

Carefully detach the four components listed.Use a Phillips head screwdriver.Using a 3mm hex key, tighten the bracket that holds the display cable, ensuring the screws are snug but not over-tightened to avoid damaging the threads.
Three.Use screws with a diameter of 1.2 millimeters.
Begin the process with the number one.Use a 2.8-millimeter screw.

Step 20

Using a T5 Torx screwdriver, detach the bracket securing the display cable.

Step 21

Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to loosen the retaining bolt, ensuring you apply consistent pressure to avoid damaging the threaded insert; torque the bolt to 18 Nm upon reinstallation, and be aware that the spring clip may dislodge during this process.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger, to gently separate components.Ensure the surface is free from any contaminants.Use a fingernail.Using a prying tool, carefully lift the front camera flex cable directly upward to release it from its connector on the logic board.

Step 22

Using a prying tool, carefully release the digitizer cable from its connection on the logic board by applying upward force.
To avoid damaging the component, ensure the digitizer cable is reattached by applying pressure to opposing ends of the connector, rather than the central area.The display's touch functionality is impaired due to damage to the digitizer..

Step 23

Prior to either detaching or reattaching the cable in this procedure, ensure the battery is disconnected.
Using a suitable prying tool, carefully release the display cable connector from its socket on the logic board by applying upward force.

Step 24

Carefully detach the display assembly, ensuring no damage occurs.
If you intend to substitute fresh adhesive along the display's perimeter during reassembly, stop at this point.

Step 25 | Cellular Antenna

Detach the pair of fasteners.The required dimension is two point three millimeters.Secure the audio control cable bracket using Phillips head screws.
Detach the bracket securing the audio control cable.

Step 26

Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the antenna by unscrewing the five screws securing it.
Use a quantity of two.A measurement of one and one-half millimeters.Secure with screws.
Begin the process with the number one.Two point three millimeters.Fasten with a screw.
Use a quantity of two.Two millimeters.Fasteners are secured along the upper edge of the back cover.

Step 27

Detach the antenna located on the upper left side.