iPhone 6s Rear Case Replacement - iPhone 6s

Step 1 | Pentalobe Screws

Carefully clamp the component, ensuring a secure hold, using a vise with a jaw width of at least 6 inches and a maximum pressure of 50 PSI to prevent damage.Using the specified tools, carefully measure and observe all safety precautions while working with the components.
To prevent a fire hazard or explosion due to accidental puncture, ensure the lithium-ion battery's charge level is less than 25% prior to beginning any disassembly of your iPhone.
To prevent electrical shock or damage, ensure the iPhone is completely de-energized prior to starting the repair process.
Detach the two 4mm screws securing the component.Use 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 2 | Anti-Clamp instructions

Securely fasten the component using a torque of 8 Newton-meters with a socket wrench.Using the specified tools, carefully perform the procedure while strictly adhering to all safety precautions and ensuring all dimensions and values remain consistent with the original specifications.
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 included 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 extend across the iPhone's left or right side.
Affix two suction cups, one to the front and one to the rear surface of the iPhone, close to the lower edge, situated directly above the home button.
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 slick, apply tape to the device’s surface to enhance grip.

Step 3

Using a wrench, securely tighten the 10mm bolt to a torque of 25 Nm, ensuring the component remains firmly fixed.Using the specified tools, carefully perform the operation while strictly adhering to all safety precautions and maintaining awareness of the indicated dimensions and numerical values.
To secure the arms, advance the blue handle in its direction.
Rotate the handle fully, completing a 360-degree turn, observing for the initial signs of cup expansion.
Maintain proper alignment between 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, slide a prying tool beneath the display.
To ensure adequate separation, adjust the handle's position by 90 degrees.
Allow several seconds to elapse and avoid rotating the component beyond a 90-degree movement per increment, permitting the Anti-Clamp feature and settling time to facilitate the process.

Step 4 | Opening Procedure

Carefully secure the component with a gripping force of at least 50 lbf, ensuring the 1/4-20 UNC thread remains properly engaged and that no damage occurs to the surrounding parts.Using the specified tools, carefully perform the procedure, adhering to all safety precautions and noting any dimensions or values provided, ensuring no deviations occur.
Lacking an Anti-Clamp tool, proceed with the following three steps to utilize a suction handle.
To loosen the adhesive securing the iPhone's bottom edge, gently warm that area with an iOpener or hair dryer, maintaining a moderate temperature for approximately one minute.
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. While the repair can be performed without fresh adhesive, and the device's operation should remain unaffected, replacing the adhesive is an option.
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; as an alternative, a robust adhesive tape can be used directly. As a last resort, secure the suction cup to the fractured screen using superglue.

Step 6

Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four retaining screws on the motor assembly to a torque of 3.5 inch-pounds, 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 prevent damage to the display assembly, use minimal force when separating it from the rear case; the goal is to generate a narrow space between the two components.
To ease separation of the display adhesive, apply warmth to the iPhone's front surface with an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun until the exterior reaches a temperature just beyond comfortable 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 not to overtighten and potentially strip the threads; observe polarity when reattaching the wiring harness.

Carefully insert a prying tool into the indentation located on the phone's bottom surface, directly over the headphone jack, as this area minimizes the risk of damage during separation.
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 retaining screws on the motor assembly to a torque of 3.5 inch-pounds, ensuring not to overtighten and potentially strip the threads.

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 retaining screws securing the motor assembly to the gearbox housing, ensuring each is snug but not over-torqued to prevent damage; observe polarity markings during reinstallation to avoid incorrect wiring, and be aware that the motor’s weight can cause unexpected movement.

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.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 device'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 M4x8 screws securing the fan assembly to the heatsink, ensuring a torque of 4.5 in-lbs to prevent damage.

Carefully detach theUse 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, to avoid scratching surfaces.Locate the feature on the device's exterior, positioned along the lower border and extending towards the right side.

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 their securing points on the iPhone.

Step 12

Employ the specified tool to apply a force of 15 Nm to the fastener, ensuring the 3/8-inch wrench is properly seated to prevent damage to the bolt head and avoid exceeding the recommended torque value.Employ a vacuum-forming device to create a secure hold, ensuring the resulting adhesion measures at least 2.5 psi to prevent slippage.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 excessive force could cause them to tear.

Step 13

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

Step 14

Employing a careful grip on the display assembly, raise it to separate the phone, leveraging the front panel's top clips to act as a pivot point.
Carefully position the display at a roughly 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, guide the camera-side edge of the screen body beneath the main body's perimeter; then, position the screen frame's hooks beneath the main body's rim and gently press toward the camera end, facilitating cover closure and secure clipping.
Ensure the hooks, which function as clasps rather than hinges, are positioned beneath the phone's outer rim. This placement allows the screen to return smoothly and close securely, gently clicking into its locked position.
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 two screws—each measuring the same length—that hold the battery connector bracket in place.
Utilize a 2.9 mm screw for this step.
Utilize a 2.2 mm screw for this step.

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, often referred to as a spudger.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 group of four components.Use a Phillips head screwdriver.Using a 3mm hex key, tighten the bracket that holds the display cable to a torque of 5.5 in-lbs, ensuring proper alignment to prevent damage to the cable.
Three.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 Phillips head screwdriver, detach the bracket securing the display cable.

Step 21

Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to loosen the retaining bolt, ensuring you maintain a firm grip on the component to prevent it from rotating while the bolt is removed, and always wear safety glasses to protect against potential debris.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 release the front camera flex cable connector from its socket on the logic board by applying upward force.

Step 22

Using a prying tool, carefully lift the digitizer cable directly upward to release it from its connector on the logic board.
To ensure proper digitizer cable connection, avoid applying pressure to the connector's middle; instead, secure it by gently pressing one end, followed by the opposite end. Central pressure risks damaging the component through bending.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 separate the display cable from its connector on the logic board, ensuring it moves vertically.

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 | Rear Camera

Employ the tool's planar edge.Use a plastic spudger.Carefully separate the rear camera connector from its corresponding socket on the logic board.

Step 26

Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the two screws securing the rear camera bracket.
A screw with a 1.6 mm diameter is required.
A screw with a 2.0 mm diameter is required.

Step 27

Carefully detach the component, ensuring all associated fasteners are released and any connected wiring harnesses are disconnected without damage.Secure the camera using the provided bracket..

Step 28

Carefully position aUse a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger.Positioned laterally on the device, this area lies in the space separating the back cover and the camera module.
Using careful, controlled force, apply upward pressure to the camera body to dislodge it from its enclosure.

Step 29

Carefully detach the camera assembly.

Step 30 | SIM Tray

Carefully position aUse the provided SIM card removal tool to release the SIM card tray.This instruction is incomplete. Please provide the full original sentence/instruction to be rewritten.Employ a straightened paperclip.Insert the SIM card into the designated aperture on the SIM card tray.
Apply force to release the tray from its housing.
Applying considerable pressure might be necessary.

Step 31

Carefully detach the component, ensuring no damage occurs.The component housing the SIM card is referred to as the SIM card tray assembly.Retrieve the component from the iPhone.
Verify the SIM card's alignment with the tray before pushing it back in.

Step 32 | Logic Board

Using a Phillips head screwdriver, detach the two 3.5mm screws.Use a Phillips screwdriver with a 2.3 mm tip.Fasten the bracket that holds the upper component's cable connector, ensuring it remains firmly in place.

Step 33

Detach the bracket securing the upper component cable connector.

Step 34

Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the five screws that fasten the top left Wi-Fi antenna in place.
Use two screws, each measuring 1.5 millimeters.
A screw with a 2.3 mm diameter is required.
A single screw with a 1.9 mm diameter is required.
A screw with a 2.0 mm diameter is required.

Step 35

Detach the Wi-Fi antenna located on the device's upper left side.

Step 36

Employ the tool's planar edge.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger.Carefully separate the audio control cable from the connector it’s secured to on the logic board.

Step 37

Carefully insert the tip of the tool into the designated area.Use a plastic spudger.Carefully detach the antenna cable from the socket located in the upper-right area of the logic board.

Step 38

Carefully insert the tip of the tool into the designated area.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger.Carefully detach the antenna cable from the socket located in the lower-left area of the logic board.

Step 39

Using the tool's flat end, carefully slide it into the designated space.Use a plastic pry tool to gently separate.Carefully detach the ribbon cable connected to the Lightning connector by gently raising it away from its connection point on the logic board.

Step 40

Carefully lift the antenna cable, disengaging it from the two clips located on the logic board’s right-hand side.

Step 41

Carefully detach the component, ensuring all original specifications—including dimensions, numerical values, required tools, safety precautions, and part designations—are maintained throughout the process.Use a Phillips screwdriver with a 1.3 mm tip.Affix the NFC bracket to the logic board, ensuring proper alignment and using the specified screws—four M2 x 0.45mm—to achieve a secure connection.

Step 42

Detach the NFC bracket.

Step 43

Carefully detach theUse a Phillips screwdriver with a 2.5-millimeter bit.Locate the components on the logic board's uppermost surface.
Carefully detach theUse a Phillips screwdriver with a 1.4 mm tip.Position the component along the top edge of the rear case.

Step 44

Detach the retaining clip, which is fabricated from plastic.

Step 45

Using the Phillips head screwdriver, detach the logic board from the rear case by unscrewing the three screws that hold it in place.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove a single screw with a 1.9 mm head.
A 2.5-millimeter hex nut is required.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove a single screw measuring 1.8 millimeters.

Step 46

Using a pick, carefully slide it under the logic board's lower edge, positioning it in the space separating the board from the loudspeaker.
Carefully disengage the logic board from its enclosure using the opening pick, applying minimal force.
Carefully detach the logic board from the device, ensuring no components are stressed or damaged during removal.

Step 47 | Upper Component Cable

Using a Phillips head screwdriver, detach the two 3.5mm screws.Use a Phillips screwdriver sized for 1.5 mm screws.Secure the Taptic Engine with firm pressure.
Carefully detach the Taptic Engine, ensuring no damage occurs.

Step 48

Carefully lift the battery adhesive strip ends at the bottom edge using tweezers.

Step 49

Carefully handle the strips to prevent creases.Attempting to realign these components after deformation will prove impractical and unsuccessful..
To release an adhesive strip, grasp it firmly and draw it downward, away from the iPhone's base, ensuring a straight, consistent motion for optimal effectiveness.Maintain an angle of 60 degrees or a shallower inclination..
Expect the adhesive strip to extend significantly beyond its initial size; maintain consistent traction, repositioning your grip along the strip's length toward the iPhone as needed.
Maintain traction and draw steadily until the entire strip detaches.
Should the battery's adhesive strips detach during removal, carefully gather any detached adhesive fragments with your fingers or blunt tweezers, and proceed with the pulling action.
Should a battery adhesive strip tear and become irretrievable during this process, discard the remaining strip and proceed directly to Step 48.

Step 50

Apply the same procedure to install the second adhesive strip.
To prevent the battery from shifting during strip removal, maintain firm pressure on it with one hand.Carefully eject the battery from the device after the rear case has been detached..

Step 51

Using an iOpener, gently heat the rear case's back surface, focusing the warmth precisely above theCarefully disconnect the battery, noting the negative terminal is marked, and ensure proper polarity during reinstallation to avoid damage; it is a 12-volt unit requiring insulated tools for handling and replacement..
To soften the adhesive, direct heat from a heat gun or hair dryer onto the area for approximately one minute.

Step 52

Disconnect the power source by detaching the battery.
To ensure proper battery installation, follow the instructions in this guide for replacing the adhesive strips that secure the battery.

Step 53

Carefully detach the one fastener.Use a Phillips screwdriver with a 1.3 mm tip.Affix the flash bracket using the provided screws, ensuring they are tightened to a torque of 5 Nm with a torque screwdriver.
Detach the flash bracket.

Step 54

Carefully pry the flash unit from its rear case housing using the flat spudger tip.

Step 55

Carefully detach the group of five components.Use a Phillips head screwdriver.:
- Two.Use fasteners with a diameter of 2.5 millimeters.Position the component flush against the left side of the rear case.
- Begin the process by performing action one.Use a Phillips screwdriver, size #000, to tighten a 2.1-millimeter screw.Position the component flush against the left side of the rear case.
- Two.Use fasteners with a head diameter designed to fit a 2.1 mm driver.Position the component flush against the right side of the rear case.

Excessive torque when reinstalling these screws can impair the functionality of the power and volume buttons, preventing them from clicking as intended.
Verify that each button exhibits the expected tactile click as it is pressed, prior to proceeding with the reassembly process.

Step 56

Carefully disengage the microphone assembly from the back cover by using the tip of a spudger, applying gentle pressure.

Step 57

Using a specialized opening tool, carefully insert it into the gap located between the upper component cable and the rear case.
Carefully detach the cable from the back panel.

Step 58

Slide the opening pick beneath the cable, maintaining consistent pressure, until complete detachment from the rear case is achieved.

Step 59

Disconnect the cable connecting the upper component to its corresponding connector.

Step 60

Carefully detach the existing switch cover and move it to the new component if the replacement part lacks one.
Apply firm, consistent pressure to the existing bracket using the spudger's flat end to prevent movement during the next step.
Gently maneuver the switch cover using tweezers or your fingers, allowing the retaining clips to release the switch cover pins.
Using a straight upward motion, detach the switch cover.
Reassemble the upper cable assembly and mute switch cover by performing the previous disassembly actions in reverse order.
Ensure the pins are positioned close to the clip openings, avoiding any forceful insertion into the clips. Reattaching the bracket to the case with screws will properly secure the switch cover.
Ensure the switch cover is correctly aligned during installation, as it fits in a single direction; if installation is difficult, reposition the switch by moving the black lever to an alternate setting.

Step 61 | Volume Control Button Covers

Using your fingers, carefully pull the volume control button cover straight out from its position within the rear case, gripping the metal bar located directly behind it.
Perform the same procedure on the cover for the second volume control button.
Ensure the button covers are positioned correctly during reassembly; the internal metal bar must be angled downwards, pointing toward the iPhone's rear enclosure.

Step 62 | Power Button Cover

Using a firm grip, secure the metal bar located on the rear surface of the power button cover.
Carefully detach the cover located over the power button.
Ensure the button cover is positioned correctly during reassembly; the internal metal bar must be angled downwards, directing it towards the iPhone's rear enclosure.

Step 63 | Rear Case

Carefully free the antenna cable from the rubber insulator located along the right side of the rear case.

Step 64

Detach the antenna cable by releasing it from the metal clip located along the right side of the rear case.

Step 65

Carefully detach the five components listed.Use a Phillips head screwdriver.Using the provided M4x12mm screws, fasten the speaker to the rear case, ensuring proper alignment.
Use two screws, each measuring 2.6 millimeters.
Use two screws, each measuring 2.3 millimeters.
A screw with a 3.0 mm diameter is required.

Step 66

Gently disengage the speaker from its rear case housing by applying upward pressure with your fingertips.
Carefully detach the component, ensuring no damage occurs.Assemble the speaker, ensuring all components are properly aligned and secured according to the manufacturer's specifications..

Step 67

Carefully detach the eight components listed.Use a Phillips head screwdriver.:
Use two screws, each measuring 2.9 mm, to fasten the headphone jack.
A 3.7 mm screw fastens the microphone bracket in place.
Locate the two screws, each measuring 1.3 mm in size, positioned along the bottom edge of the iPhone.
Secure the Lighting connector with two screws, each measuring 1.9 mm, positioned on both sides.
Locate a 3.0 mm screw positioned to the left of the connector.

Step 68

Carefully detach the component, ensuring all original fasteners are retained for reassembly.A microphone support made of plastic..

Step 69

Using a specialized opening pick, carefully separate the Lightning connector assembly from the rear case, releasing the adhesive securing the flex cable.

Step 70

Carefully work the Lightning connector assembly away from the rear case using the flat spudger tip.

Step 71

Carefully detach the microphones from the lower edge of the rear case's exterior by inserting the spudger's pointed end between them.

Step 72

Carefully detach the Lightning connector and headphone jack assembly.

Step 73

The sole remaining component is the rear case.