DIY iPhone 6 Plus Speaker Replacement Guide: Step-by-Step

– Let’s power down your iPhone completely to keep it safe during the repair. Just press that standby button for about three seconds until the slider pops up.

– Swipe that slider from left to right, and voila! Your iPhone will shut down completely, which might take around ten seconds.

– Grab your trusty pentalobe screwdriver; it’s your key to unlocking the iPhone 6 Plus!

– Now, let’s tackle those two pentalobe screws at the bottom of the enclosure. They’re hanging out to the right and left of the Lightning connector. Make sure to keep them safe in the same container. You’ll be dealing with 2 x 3.8 mm pentalobe screws.

– Put your iPhone 6 Plus on a soft, clean surface to avoid scratching the back.

– To lift the front panel, you need a suction cup and a hard plastic pick. If the screen is severely cracked, cover all of it with packing tape before you continue.

– Place the suction cup over the Home button (if possible) or next to it (see figure 1). While lifting the screen with the suction cup, insert the hard plastic pick between the aluminum frame and the display frame and press down the aluminum frame. Also use the hard plastic pick to raise the screen (see figure 2). This usually takes several attempts.

– As soon as you can lift the screen a few millimeters, you have to carefully work your way around the outside until it’s loosened on both sides (see figure 3).

– Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the Phillips screws on the battery connector (see figure 1). Then lift the cover (see figure 2). Put all the parts in the same container.1 x 3.2 mm Phillips screw1 x 2.3 mm Phillips screw

– Now carefully lift the battery connector by inserting the pointed tip of the ESD spudger slightly below the connector (see figure 3). If you don’t have a spudger, you can also try using your fingernail.

– First remove the five Phillips screws from the silver cover (see figure 1). Put the screws in the same container. Then lift the cover to remove it.1 x 1.6 mm Phillips screw3 x 1.2 mm Phillips screw1 x 2.9 mm Phillips screw

– Disconnect the following four overlapping connectors (see figure 2) in the order shown below. Be very careful. Place the pointed tip of the spudger very slightly below the contact and lift it up.Front camera/sensor/earpiece/ambient microphoneTouch ID cableLCDTouchscreen

– Using your trusty spudger, gently disconnect the lower oblong connector for the Lightning connector (check out figure 1 for a visual!).

– Remove the two screws that hold the vibration motor in place (see figure 1).2 x 2.3 mm Phillips screw

– Carefully disconnect the little antenna connector using the spudger (see figures 2 and 3).

– Now carefully move the vibration motor to the side. Pay close attention to the antenna cable routed in the little silver rail along the speaker (see figure 4).

– Now turn the vibration motor so you’re looking at the bottom of it. Now you can remove the antenna cable from the little bracket (see figure 5).

– Then you can remove the vibration motor.

– Alright, let’s get those pesky Phillips screws out of the way that are keeping the speaker cozy (check out figure 1 for guidance). Make sure to stash those screws in separate containers so you can easily spot them later: 1 x 2.3 mm Phillips screw and 1 x 2.8 mm Phillips screw.

– Now, it’s time to free the speaker (see figure 2). Just a friendly reminder: don’t let that little silver rail slip away (see figure 3)!

– Place the shiny new speaker right back where it belongs (check out figure 1 for a visual guide) and snug those Phillips screws back in place (see figure 2).

– Reconnect the antenna cable to the vibration motor (check out figure 1 for a visual!).

– Position the vibration motor back in its original spot. Ensure that the antenna cable is snugly inserted in the rail next to the speaker (see figure 2).

– Next up, reconnect the antenna connector (see figure 3).

– Finally, secure the vibration motor in place with screws (see figure 4). You’ll need 2 x 2.3 mm Phillips screws for this step.

– Reconnect the Lightning connector like a pro (check out figure 1 for a visual cue)!

– Reattach the connectors (see figure 1). Connecting the LCD connector generally takes a few tries. Be very careful to avoid bending the connector.Front camera/sensor/earpiece/ambient microphoneTouch ID cableLCDTouchscreen

– Start your iPhone as soon as the connectors are securely attached. Check the function of the LCD, touchscreen, proximity sensor, front camera and earpiece.If the connectors aren’t connected properly, stripes will appear on the display or parts of the touchscreen won’t work.

– Now attach the cover and screw it in place (see figure 2).1 x 1.6 mm Phillips screw3 x 1.2 mm Phillips screw1 x 2.9 mm Phillips screw

– First, let’s stick those new adhesive strips right under the battery. This way, your battery will stay snug and not bounce around like it’s at a dance party.

– Next up, gently slide that battery back into the iPhone and connect the little connector (check out figure 1 for a visual!).

– Finally, pop the silver cover back on and secure it with screws (see figure 2). You’ll need 1 x 3.2 mm Phillips screw and 1 x 2.3 mm Phillips screw for this step.

– Now, let’s gently fold down that screen of yours! Make sure the top edge, where all those cables are hanging out, clicks into place just right. Then, with a little care, nudge the screen down towards the Home button until it’s snugly seated in the frame.

– Now, let’s get those two pentalobe screws back in at the bottom of your enclosure. You’ll be using 2 x 3.8 mm pentalobe screws to keep everything snug and secure!