iPhone 5s Dock Teardown
The following steps detail disassembly for inspection purposes.
Step 1 | iPhone 5s Dock Teardown
This iPhone 5s dock, resembling previous models in appearance, incorporates a Lightning connector.
The guide's content reflects updates made in 2016, so expect references specific to that year.
The component resembles a recessed iPhone 6 connector.
The guide's content reflects updates made in 2016, so expect references specific to that year.
The component resembles a recessed iPhone 6 connector.
Step 2
The iPhone 5s model is designed to precisely interface with the contours of this dock.
A thin layer of adhesive secures the bottom cover; carefully detach it with a spudger or similar flexible, flat tool.
A thin layer of adhesive secures the bottom cover; carefully detach it with a spudger or similar flexible, flat tool.
Step 3
Employing a spudger, gently separate the cover assembly from the base unit.
Step 4
Using a screwdriver, detach the weight from the plastic housing by unscrewing the two fasteners.