How to Replace iPhone 11 Battery: Step-by-Step DIY Tutorial Guide
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 43 Steps
Hey there! Just a friendly reminder that things can get a bit tricky. If you hit a snag or two, remember, it’s perfectly okay to ask for help. You can always schedule a repair with us!
Hey there, iPhone owner! Did you know that your battery is designed to keep about 80% of its power for around 500 charge cycles? That usually translates to about 18-24 months of happy usage for most folks. But once you hit that milestone, you might notice your iPhone needing a charge more often, and iOS might give you a little nudge saying performance is dipping (yep, it might start feeling a bit sluggish). No worries, though! This guide will help you swap out that battery and get your iPhone back to its sprightly self. If you discover your battery is looking a bit swollen, be sure to take the right precautions. And just a heads up: after you replace the battery, your iPhone might pop up a message about the battery’s “genuineness,” even if you used original Apple parts. If your phone’s working just fine, feel free to ignore that little message. For the best performance, once you’ve finished this guide, give your new battery a little TLC: charge it to 100% and keep it plugged in for at least two extra hours. Then, use your iPhone until it decides to take a nap due to low battery. Finally, plug it back in and let it charge all the way to 100% without interruptions. Happy repairing!
Step 1
Hey there! Before diving in, make sure to let your iPhone battery go below 25%. We want to avoid any accidental fireworks from a highly charged battery. Let’s keep it cool and safe during this repair journey!
Opening up your iPhone’s display is like popping the lid on a soda—great on the outside, but it could mess with those waterproof seals inside. So, make sure you have some replacement seals handy before you dive in! If you decide to put it back together without those seals, just keep your iPhone away from any liquids and you’ll be good to go.
– First things first, let’s power down that iPhone before we dive into the fun stuff of disassembly!
– Grab your trusty pentalobe screwdriver and remove those two 6.7 mm-long screws at the bottom edge of your iPhone.
Step 2
Be careful not to push your opening pick in too deep—your device might not appreciate the extra enthusiasm! Take a moment to mark your pick to keep everything safe and sound.
– Take your trusty opening pick and measure about 3 mm from the tip. Give it a little mark with a permanent marker so you know where to start. You’ve got this!
Step 3
Rock those safety glasses to keep your peepers safe from any sneaky glass bits that might pop out during the repair!
If your device’s screen is as cracked as a mirror under a ladder, play it safe by covering it up with some trusty tape to avoid a shattered situation.
– Smooth operator! Let’s cover that iPhone screen with some clear packing tape, almost like it’s a cool photo shoot backdrop. Or, if you’re having a tough time with that suction cup, just fold a piece of duct tape into a funny little handle and save the day like a repair superhero! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 4
In the upcoming steps, we’ll show you how to use the Anti-Clamp, a handy tool we created to simplify the opening process. If you don’t have one, no worries! Just skip ahead three steps for an alternative method.
– Gently pull back on the cool blue handle to release the Anti-Clamp’s arms.
– Slide those arms smoothly over the left or right edge of your iPhone.
– Position the suction cups near the bottom edge of the iPhone—placing one up front and the other in the back.
– Give those cups a little squeeze to apply suction right where you need it.
Step 5
– Give that blue handle a gentle tug forward to lock those arms in place. You’ve got this!
– Now, twist the handle clockwise a full 360 degrees or until you see those suction cups start to stretch. Keep going, you’re doing great!
– Just a quick reminder: make sure those suction cups are staying aligned like best buddies. If they start to drift apart, loosen them up a bit and nudge the arms back into alignment. You’re almost there!
Step 6
– Let’s get started by heating up an iOpener and carefully threading it through the arms of the Anti-Clamp – this will help loosen things up.
– Next, gently fold the iOpener so it rests on the bottom edge of your iPhone, making sure everything is in place.
– Now, take a minute to let the adhesive release its grip, creating an opening gap – patience is key here.
– Carefully insert an opening pick into the gap between the screen and the plastic bezel, being mindful not to touch the screen itself.
– Feel free to skip the next three steps, we’ve got you covered.
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Step 8
– When using a single suction handle, stick it to the bottom edge of your phone, steering clear of that curved glass area. You’ve got this!
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Step 9
The adhesive that keeps the display snug as a bug is no joke; creating that first little gap requires some serious elbow grease! If you’re struggling to pry it open, don’t sweat it—just add a bit more heat, and gently wiggle the screen up and down to loosen that sticky stuff until you’ve got enough space to slide in your tool. You’ve got this!
– Give that suction cup a good pull with steady pressure to wiggle open a little space between the front panel and the back case. You’re doing great!
– Next, slide an opening pick into that cozy gap beneath the screen and the plastic bezel—just avoid poking the screen itself. Keep it smooth!
Step 10
– Gently glide that opening pick around the lower left corner and up the left edge of your iPhone, making sure to slice through the adhesive that’s keeping the display snug and secure.
Step 11
Hey there! Just a heads up—there’s a fragile cable running along the right edge of your iPhone. Be careful not to poke your pick in this area, or you might end up causing some damage to that sneaky little cable.
Step 12
– Slide your pick back into the bottom edge of the iPhone and gently glide it up the right side to keep separating that adhesive like a pro.
Step 13
The top edge of the display is held in place by a combination of glue and clips, so be ready for a bit of a workout as you carefully separate them!
– Gently nudge the right edge of the display down a bit toward the Lightning port—think of it as giving your device a little friendly push.
– Slide your pick into the top-right corner of the phone like you’re tucking it in for a cozy night.
Step 16
Hold up on detaching the display completely just yet. There are some delicate ribbon cables still bonding it to the iPhone’s brain.
– Gently lift the iPhone’s display from the left side, swinging it open like the cover of your favorite book.
– Prop the display up against something sturdy to keep it steady while you work your magic on the phone.
– When you’re ready to put it back together, carefully position the display, align those clips along the top edge, and give the top edge a gentle press to snap it into place. If it feels a bit stubborn, take a peek at the clips around the display’s perimeter to make sure they’re all straight and not bent.
Step 17
– Get ready to remove two tiny 1.3 mm Y000 screws that are holding the battery cover bracket in place.
– As you put things back together, why not power up your iPhone and give it a little test drive? Make sure everything is in tip-top shape before sealing the display. Oh, and don’t forget to power down completely before you get back to work.
Step 18
– Take off the bracket.
Step 19
– Gently coax the battery connector up using a spudger or your trusty clean fingernail, straight from its socket on the logic board.
– Give the connector a little bend away from the logic board to keep it from getting cozy with the socket and powering up the phone unexpectedly while you work your magic.
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Step 20
– Grab your trusty Y000 driver and get ready for some action! It’s time to unscrew those six 1.3 mm screws that are keeping the logic board cover bracket in place. Let’s do this!
Step 21
– Time to take off that bracket!
Step 24
– Get ready to rock! Remove the display assembly like a pro. And hey, during reassembly, take a breather if you want to refresh the waterproof adhesive around the edges of the display.
– If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 25
– Get ready to rock! Grab a trusty Y000 driver and jam out while you unscrew the four 1.5 mm screws securing the lower battery connector cover.
Step 27
– Get your hands on a spudger and gently disconnect the lower battery flex cable by lifting it straight up from its socket.
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Step 28
– Get your spudger ready to disco party with the Taptic Engine flex cable! Pry it straight up from its socket like a superstar.
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Step 31
– Grab your trusty Y000 driver and get ready to rock! Unscrew those two 1.4 mm screws holding the Lightning flex cable bracket in place. You got this!
Step 33
– Gently lift up to disconnect both of the Lightning flex cable connectors from the Logic board.
Step 34
– Lift the Lightning flex cable gently and give it a little bend towards the iPhone’s bottom edge. This will make it easier to reach the battery below.
Step 35
If the strips happen to snap, no need to stress! They don’t always behave as expected. Keep on reading for some handy tips on tackling those pesky broken strips.
