iPhone 6s Lightning Connector Assembly Replacement - iPhone 6s

Step 1 | SIM Tray

Begin by disconnecting the power supply, ensuring it is unplugged from the electrical outlet, then use a 7mm socket wrench to loosen and remove the four retaining screws securing the fan assembly to the chassis, followed by carefully lifting the fan unit free, noting its orientation for reinstallation.Carefully position aUse the provided SIM card removal tool to release the SIM card tray.To release the SIM card tray, insert a paperclip into the provided aperture. Apply firm pressure to activate the ejection mechanism.

Step 2

Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the retaining screw on the motor assembly to a torque of 3.5 Nm, ensuring you observe the safety warning regarding eye protection.Carefully detach the component, ensuring no damage occurs, using the specified tool.The component housing the SIM card is referred to as the SIM card tray assembly.Confirm the SIM card is positioned correctly within the tray before sliding it back into the iPhone.

Step 3 | Pentalobe Screws

Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully loosen the four screws securing the fan assembly to the motor housing; observe that each screw measures 1/4 inch in length and is made of steel; be cautious to avoid damaging the plastic fan blades during this process.To prevent a fire or explosion hazard from the lithium-ion battery—which could occur if it's accidentally damaged—ensure the battery's charge level is less than 25% prior to any disassembly work. Completely shut down the iPhone before proceeding. Then, remove the twoUse a screwdriver with a 3.4 mm P2 Pentalobe bit to loosen the screws.Located along the iPhone's lower edge, flanking the Lightning connector, you'll find them.

Step 4 | Anti-Clamp instructions

Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the retaining screw on the motor assembly to a torque of 3.5 Nm, ensuring the motor shaft remains aligned and observing the warning against over-tightening which could damage the threads.To simplify the opening process, utilize the Anti-Clamp tool—a specialized device developed for this purpose; if you choose not to use it, proceed directly to the instructions three steps later. Detailed Anti-Clamp usage instructions are available in a separate guide. To release the Anti-Clamp’s gripping arms, retract the blue handle. Then, position the arms across either the left or right side of the iPhone. Ensure the suction cups are located close to the iPhone's lower edge, directly above the home button, with one cup on the front and one on the back. Firmly press the suction cups together to create a secure hold. Should the iPhone’s surface prove too slick for adequate adhesion, apply tape to enhance grip.

Step 5

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 that you do not overtighten and damage the threads.To secure the arms, advance the blue handle. Then, rotate the handle clockwise a full 360 degrees, or until the cups begin to deform, ensuring the suction cups stay properly aligned. Should the suction cups become misaligned, slightly release their hold and reposition the arms. Once the Anti-Clamp has generated a noticeable separation, slide an opening pick beneath the screen. If the Anti-Clamp isn’t creating an adequate gap, incrementally rotate the handle by 90 degrees, pausing for a few seconds between each quarter-turn adjustment to allow the mechanism to function and avoid excessive force.

Step 6 | Opening Procedure

Carefully align the 4mm diameter dowel pins with their corresponding holes in both the upper and lower chassis sections, then gently press the sections together until they are flush, ensuring no gaps exist and the pins are fully seated.Lacking an Anti-Clamp tool, proceed with these three steps to employ a suction handle.

Using either an iOpener or a hair dryer, gently warm the bottom perimeter of the iPhone's casing with moderate heat for approximately 60 seconds.
Applying heat will loosen the adhesive that holds the display in place, facilitating separation.

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 over-torqued to prevent damage; observe polarity markings when reattaching the wiring harness.To access the 6s display, carefully release the adhesive strip encircling its edges; replacement adhesive strips should be prepared beforehand if desired. While the repair can be performed without fresh adhesive, and operational performance shouldn't be affected, replacement is an option.

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 substituted for the suction cup. As a last resort, secure the suction cup directly to the fractured screen using superglue.

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 overtightened to avoid damaging the plastic.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 considerably snugger than typical device components and is 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 frame, apply warmth to the front surface of the iPhone with an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun until the exterior reaches a temperature just beyond comfortable touch, which will loosen the adhesive bonds along the perimeter.

Step 9

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, as this area minimizes the risk of damage.
Position the straight side of the tool against.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger, to avoid scratching surfaces.Position the tool precisely within the space separating the display assembly from the back cover, located immediately above the headphone connector.

Step 10

Rotate theUse a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger.Carefully increase the separation between the front panel assembly and the main phone body.

Step 11

Using the tool's straight edge, carefully guide it into the designated space.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger.Locate the component on the device's left lateral edge, positioned in the space separating the display assembly and the rear case.
Carefully move theUse a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger.Carefully lift the phone's side to release the adhesive and disengage the retaining clips.

Step 12

Carefully detach the component, ensuring no damage occurs.Use a plastic pry tool to gently separate.Carefully position the component back into its original location along the lower edge of the device, precisely where separation occurred during the initial opening.
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 13

Using a spudger, carefully work along the right edge, releasing the adhesive bond and disengaging the display clips from their housings within the iPhone.

Step 14

Carefully use the suction cup to separate the display assembly, releasing any remaining adhesive bond.
To prevent damage, limit the display's opening angle to a maximum of 90 degrees; the three cables connecting it to the top edge are susceptible to breakage if pulled taut.

Step 15

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

Step 16

Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four M4x8mm screws securing the fan assembly to the heatsink, ensuring a torque of 4.5 in-lbs to prevent damage.

Employing a careful touch, raise the display assembly by leveraging the front panel's upper clips, which function as a hinge to release the phone.
Carefully position the display at a 90-degree angle, then secure it in an upright position using a support to allow for hands-free access during the repair process.
To avoid stressing the display's wiring during the repair process, secure it with a rubber band.
As a temporary measure, an unused, sealed can of soda can substitute for the display during the repair process.
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 screen’s camera-side edge beneath the main body’s edge. The screen frame’s hooks must be situated under the main body’s rim, then gently pushed 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 a securing mechanism rather than a traditional hinge; this placement allows the screen to smoothly and quietly 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, followed by the upper left corner.

Step 17 | Battery Connector

Carefully align the 4mm diameter dowel pins with their corresponding holes in both the upper and lower chassis sections, then secure the assembly using the provided M3 x 6mm screws and a Phillips head screwdriver, ensuring torque remains below 1.2 Nm to prevent damage.

Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the battery connector bracket by unscrewing the two fasteners, each measuring the specified length.
- Begin the process by performing action one.The specified dimension is two point nine millimeters.Fasten with a screw.
- Begin the process with the number one.The specified dimension is two point two millimeters.Fasten with a screw.

Carefully organize all screws during the repair process, noting their original locations, as incorrect reassembly can cause damage to the iPhone.

Step 18

Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four M4x8 socket head cap screws securing the motor assembly to the frame, ensuring a torque of 4 in-lbs is applied to each screw to prevent over-tightening and potential damage.
Using a T3 Torx screwdriver, detach the bracket securing the battery connector.

Step 19

Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four M4x8 screws securing the fan assembly to the heatsink, ensuring a torque of 4.5 in-lbs to prevent damage.
Carefully separate the battery connector from the logic board by inserting a spudger tip underneath it and applying upward force.

Step 20

Carefully align the 4mm x 6mm x 0.5mm capacitor, ensuring correct polarity as indicated by the marking on the board, then solder its leads to the designated pads using a temperature-controlled iron set to 350°C, taking precautions to avoid overheating and damaging surrounding components.
To prevent unintended power-ups during the repair process, carefully disengage the battery connector from its corresponding socket on the logic board, ensuring it remains disconnected.

Step 21 | Unfasten the display cable bracket

Detach the component.Use three screws, each measuring 1.2 millimeters.
Detach the component.A screw with a 2.8 mm diameter is required.

Step 22

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

Step 23

Carefully detach the front camera flex cable from its connector on the logic board by gently lifting it vertically with a spudger or a similarly non-marring tool.

Step 24

Carefully release the digitizer cable from its connection on the logic board by applying upward pressure.
To ensure proper seating of the digitizer cable, avoid applying pressure to the connector's central area; instead, gently press one terminal, followed by the opposite terminal.Applying pressure to the connector's central area risks component deformation and potential damage to the digitizer..

Step 25

Prior to either detaching or reattaching the cable in this procedure, ensure the battery is disconnected.
Using a prying motion, carefully separate the display cable from its connector on the logic board.

Step 26

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 27 | Speaker

Carefully insert the tip of a screwdriver to.Use a spudger.Carefully raise and detach the antenna cable from the logic board's lower termination.
Gently position the connector onto the socket, ensuring proper alignment, and subsequently secure it with the flat end of a screwdriver.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger.Ensure the component seats properly by applying pressure until a distinct click confirms secure engagement; if this doesn't occur, verify its positioning and avoid applying undue force.

Step 28

Carefully insert the tip of a screwdriver to.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger.Carefully raise the Lightning connector ribbon cable and detach it from the corresponding socket located on the logic board.

Step 29

During Lightning connector replacement, the antenna cable can remain attached, allowing you to bypass these two procedures.Exercise extreme caution to prevent damage to the antenna cable, as it is fragile.As the loudspeaker's position changes.

Carefully employ a spudger tip to separate the antenna cable from its connector located on the logic board, positioned close to the top edge.

Step 30

To release the antenna cable, gently detach it from the phone's side edge, utilizing a spudger tip to disengage it from the securing clips.

To ensure adequate clearance for cable routing, slightly reduce the tightness of this.Employ a Phillips head screwdriver.To allow for easier manipulation during subsequent steps, ensure the logic board is firmly fixed in place.
Ensure this screw is securely tightened again when reassembling the component.

Ensure the antenna cable is positioned below the logic board's corner during reassembly.

Following antenna cable rerouting, the SIM card tray can be reinstalled.

Should you encounter any difficulty during movement, immediately cease and verify the antenna cable isn't being obstructed by the tray.

Step 31

Take out these components.Use a Phillips head screwdriver.Using the provided M4x12 screws, fasten the speaker to the rear case, ensuring proper alignment.
Two.Use fasteners with a diameter of 2.6 millimeters.
Begin the process with the number one.Use a screw with a diameter of 2.3 millimeters.Carefully check for tape covering this screw.
Begin the process by executing step one.Use a 2.3-millimeter screw.Distinguish this screw from the previously encountered one to prevent misidentification and incorrect assembly.
Begin the process by executing step one.Use a 3.0 mm screw.

Step 32

Using a spudger with a flat tip, carefully slide it into the gap located along the speaker module's side, where it meets the device casing.
Carefully apply separating force to release the speaker module.
Carefully raise the speaker module, now detached, from within the device to fully extract it.

Step 33 | Lightning Connector Assembly

Using the appropriate size screwdriver, detach the two screws.A measurement of one and one-half millimeters.The rear case is fastened to the Taptic Engine using Phillips screws.
Carefully detach the Taptic Engine.

Step 34

Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the eight screws.
Two.The specified dimension is two point nine millimeters.Secure the headphone jack with screws.
Begin the process with the number one.The specified dimension is three point seven millimeters.Secure the headphone jack bracket with screws.
Two.One point four millimeters.Fasten the iPhone's perimeter with screws.
Use a quantity of two.A measurement of one point nine millimeters.Secure the Lighting connector with screws located on both sides.
Begin the process by performing action one.The dimension is three point zero millimeters.Locate the fastener situated to the left of the connector.

Step 35

Detach the microphone securing bracket, which is made of plastic.

Step 36

Using an iOpener, apply heat to the phone's rear casing, focusing on the area close to the lower edge, for a full 60 seconds.

Step 37

Carefully position aUse a plastic pry tool.Carefully position yourself to access the space located along the rear case's perimeter, directly adjacent to the Lightning connector flex cable.
Using a pick, carefully separate the flex cable from its housing by releasing the adhesive securing it.

Step 38

Using the tool's straight edge, carefully slide it into the designated space.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger, to avoid scratching surfaces.Carefully separate the rear case from the Lightning connector assembly by releasing any residual adhesive.

Step 39

Employ a 5/32-inch hex key to loosen the retaining screw, then carefully remove the component, observing that a torque of 3.2 Nm should be applied when reinstalling it.Utilize a specialized opening tool.Carefully detach the microphones from the lower rear case edge.

Step 40

Carefully position the tip of aUse a spudger.Insert the tool into the headphone jack opening and apply pressure to release the jack from the back housing.

Step 41

Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four M4x8 pan head screws securing the fan assembly to the heatsink, ensuring a torque of 4.5 in-lbs to prevent damage.

Carefully detach the Lightning connector assembly.
Carefully detach the gasket from the original component using tweezers, then position it onto the new part.
To ensure proper Lightning connector assembly installation or replacement, thoroughly remove any adhesive remnants from the rear case's cable area using a plastic prying tool.