iPhone 6s Earpiece Speaker 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.A puncture can result in fire and/or explosion.
To prevent electrical shock or damage, ensure the iPhone is completely de-energized prior to starting the repair process.
Using a Pentalobe screwdriver compatible with 3.4 mm screws, detach the two 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 design; if you do not have this tool, proceed to the instructions three steps further down.
Refer to the accompanying guide for detailed procedures regarding Anti-Clamp operation.
To release the Anti-Clamp's arms, move the blue handle in a rearward direction.
Position the arms so they clear the left or right side of the iPhone, then move them into place.
Affix two suction cups, one to the front and one to the rear of the iPhone, 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 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 signs of cup expansion.
Maintain parallel positioning of the suction cups; should misalignment occur, gently release the suction cups' hold and reposition the arms.
Once sufficient space is created by the Anti-Clamp, slide a prying tool beneath the display.
To ensure adequate clearance, reposition the handle by 90 degrees.
Allow several seconds to elapse and avoid rotating the component beyond a 90-degree movement per increment; this permits the Anti-Clamp feature and settling time to function effectively.

Step 4 | Opening Procedure

Lacking an Anti-Clamp tool, proceed with the following three steps to utilize a suction handle.
Using a heat source like an iOpener or hair dryer, gently warm the bottom edge of the iPhone’s casing for approximately 60 seconds to soften the adhesive.
Applying heat will loosen the adhesive that holds the display in place, facilitating separation.

Step 5

To access the 6s display, carefully release the adhesive strip that runs along its edges; replacement adhesive strips should be prepared beforehand if desired, as the repair can be performed without them and without impacting device performance.
Using a suction cup, secure the lower left portion of the display assembly.
Avoid positioning the suction cup directly on the home button.
To facilitate suction cup attachment on a severely cracked display, apply a sheet of clear packing tape across the damage; a robust alternative is to use a strong adhesive tape directly. As a last resort, secure the suction cup to the screen using superglue.

Step 6

Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the three retaining screws on the motor assembly to a torque of 3.5 Nm, ensuring not to overtighten and potentially damage the threads.

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 during installation; the display unit's fit is significantly snugger than typical device components and secured with adhesive.
To avoid display assembly damage, use minimal force when separating it from the rear case; the goal is to establish a narrow separation.
To ease separation of the display from the iPhone's frame, apply heat to the front surface with an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun until the area reaches a temperature just beyond comfortable touch, which will loosen the adhesive bonds along the display's perimeter.

Step 7

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 overtightened to avoid damaging the plastic.
Start the separation process by gently inserting a prying tool into the gap located on the phone's bottom edge, directly above the headphone jack; this area is designed to accommodate the initial separation and minimizes risk to surrounding components.

Using a spudger, insert its flat side into the space separating the screen from the rear case, positioning the insertion point immediately above the headphone jack.

Step 8

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-torqued to prevent damage.
Using a spudger, gently increase the separation between the front panel assembly and the phone's main body.

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 3 inch-pounds per screw.

Using the tool's straight edge, carefully slide it into the designated space.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger.Locate this component on the device's left lateral edge, positioned in the space separating the display assembly from the rear case.
Carefully move theUse a plastic pry tool to gently separate.Carefully lift the phone's side 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 securing the motor assembly to the main housing, ensuring each is snug but not over-torqued to prevent damage; observe polarity markings during reassembly and heed the warning regarding potential pinch points.

Carefully detach the component, ensuring all original specifications and dimensions are maintained.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger, to gently separate components.Carefully align the component with its original position on the lower edge of the device, the area previously accessed by separating the housing.
Carefully move theUse a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger.Locate the edge of the device on its right side, following the lower boundary.

Step 11

Carefully move theUse a plastic pry tool to gently separate.Proceed along the right edge, carefully releasing the adhesive bond and disengaging the display clips from their securing points on the iPhone.

Step 12

Employ the specified tool to carefully manipulate the component, ensuring a torque of 5.2 Newton-meters is applied, and observe the safety precautions regarding potential pinch points and the risk of damaging the adjacent 3.5mm connector.Employ a vacuum-creating device to secure the component.Carefully separate the display assembly from the device housing by releasing the remaining adhesive bond.
To prevent damage, limit the display's opening angle to a maximum of 90 degrees; three cables remain connected at the top edge and are susceptible to breakage if overextended.

Step 13

To detach the suction cup, grasp the small projection located on its upper surface and lift.

Step 14

Employing a careful grip on the display assembly, raise it to separate the phone, utilizing the upper front panel's clips to act as a pivot point.
Carefully position the display at a roughly 90-degree angle, then secure it in a supported position using a suitable prop 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 display.
If you intend to substitute fresh adhesive along the display's perimeter during the reassembly process, stop at this stage.
To ensure proper alignment during reassembly, position the camera-side edge of the screen body beneath the main body's edge. Align the screen frame's hooks with the main body's rim, then gently push toward the camera end to facilitate cover closure and secure clipping.
Ensure these clasps are positioned beneath the phone's outer edge, as they function as retention points rather than a traditional hinge; this placement 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. Subsequently, repeat this process for the upper left corner.

Step 15 | Battery Connector

Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the two screws—each measuring the same length—that hold the battery connector bracket in place.
Utilize a 2.9 mm screw for this step.
Employ a 2.2 mm screw.

Step 16

Using a 5mm hex screwdriver, detach the bracket securing the battery connector.

Step 17

Carefully insert the tip of a screwdriver to.Use a plastic pry tool to gently separate.Using a suitable tool, carefully lift the battery connector vertically away from the logic board.

Step 18

To prevent unintended power flow during the repair process, carefully detach the battery connector from its corresponding socket on the logic board, ensuring it remains disconnected.

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's fasteners to a torque of 4.5 Nm, ensuring the display cable remains properly positioned.
A quantity of three is required.Use screws with a diameter of 1.2 millimeters.
Begin the process by executing the action designated as "One."Use a 2.8-millimeter screw.

Step 20

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

Step 21

Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to loosen the retaining bolt, ensuring you apply consistent pressure to prevent damage to the threaded insert and following the torque specifications of 18-22 Nm as indicated in Table 3.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger.Ensure the surface is free from any contaminants.Use a fingernail.Using a prying tool, carefully separate the front camera flex cable from its connector on the logic board by applying upward force.

Step 22

Using a prying tool, carefully release the digitizer cable's connection by lifting it vertically away from its socket on the logic board.
To ensure proper alignment and prevent damage, avoid applying pressure to the connector's middle when attaching the digitizer cable; instead, secure it by pressing sequentially on each of its ends. Central pressure risks warping the component.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 prying motion, carefully detach the display cable from its socket on the logic board, ensuring it is lifted vertically.

Step 24

Carefully detach the display assembly, ensuring all retaining screws are removed and any connecting cables are disconnected without damage.
If you intend to substitute fresh adhesive along the display's perimeter during reassembly, stop at this point.

Step 25 | Earpiece Speaker

Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the earpiece speaker bracket by unscrewing the three screws that hold it in place.
- Use two screws, each measuring 2.3 millimeters.
- A single screw with a 1.9 mm diameter is required.

Step 26

Carefully detach the earpiece speaker bracket, ensuring the bracket gasket is released during removal.
Exercise caution when separating the gasket, as its thinness makes it susceptible to damage.

Step 27

Carefully apply the flat spudger tip to gently dislodge the front camera assembly from its mounting.

Step 28

To reach the earpiece speaker, carefully retract the front camera assembly.
Carefully detach the earpiece speaker component.
To prevent connection issues caused by contamination, avoid contact with the gold-plated connectors during speaker removal and installation; should skin oils come into contact with these connectors, clean them with a small amount of isopropyl alcohol before reassembly.