DIY iPhone 7 Plus Battery Replacement Guide: Step-by-Step Tutorial

– Grab your marker and jazz up your opening pick by marking it 3 mm from the tip. It’s like giving your tool a mini makeover!

– Yank the blue handle back to set the Anti-Clamp’s arms free!

– Gently guide the arms to hug either the left or right side of your iPhone.

– Place the suction cups just above the home button at the bottom of the iPhone—front and back.

– Give the cups a good squeeze to get them to stick right where you need them.

– Yank the blue handle towards you to snap those arms into place.

– Give that handle a good twist clockwise—keep going for a full 360 or until you feel the cups getting a stretch workout.

– Keep those suction cups lined up like best buddies. If they start acting up and slipping, just loosen them a tad and guide them back into a friendly alignment.

– Warm up an iOpener and slip it through the arms of the Anti-Clamp.

– Bend the iOpener so it rests on the bottom edge of the iPhone.

– Give it a minute to let the adhesive loosen up, creating a gap for you to work with.

– Pop an opening pick into the gap you’ve created.

– Go ahead and skip the next three steps.

– Warming up the lower edge of your iPhone will make the adhesive less sticky, so opening it up will be a breeze!

– Grab a hairdryer or get an iOpener ready, and apply it to the bottom edge of your phone for about 90 seconds to loosen that sticky adhesive.

– Pop a suction cup on the lower half of the front panel, just a tad above the home button.

– Give the suction cup a hearty tug upwards to initiate a small opening between the screen and its frame.

– Wedge an opening pick into that newfound gap.

– Glide the opening pick along the left side of the phone, starting at the bottom and working your way up towards those volume buttons and the oh-so-silent switch, while you loosen up that stubborn adhesive that’s keeping the display too cozy.

– Pause your magic right before you hit the top left corner of the display.

– Pop your tool back in at the bottom right corner of your iPhone, wiggle it around the corner, and glide it up the right side to loosen that sticky adhesive. Keep it smooth and steady!

– Carefully tug on the suction cup to pop up the bottom edge of the display like a pro.

– Yank on the tiny nub on the suction cup to release it from the front panel like magic.

– Wiggle an opening pick under the display near the top left corner and slide it across the top edge of the phone to free up that stubborn adhesive.

– Gently nudge the display assembly a smidge downwards (steer clear of that top edge!) to free those sneaky clips from the rear case. Let’s keep it moving!

– Pop open your iPhone by flipping the display up from the left side, like you’re opening a secret book.

– Prop the display against something sturdy to keep it up while you dive into the phone’s innards.

– Unscrew the four tri-point Y000 screws that secure the lower display cable bracket to the logic board.

– Slide out that lower display cable bracket like a pro!

– Grab your spudger and gently pop the battery connector out of its cozy home on the logic board.

– Grab a spudger or use your trusty fingernail to gently disconnect the two lower display connectors. Just give them a little nudge straight up from their homes on the logic board.

– When snapping the connectors back into place, start by pressing down one end until you hear a satisfying click, then give the same love to the other end. Remember, middle pressing is a no-go zone! A misaligned connector can throw a tantrum and bend, and nobody wants that kind of drama.

– Got a case of the screen blues with a blank display, white lines, or a ghostly touch response after putting your phone back together? No panic! Simply give those cables another dance by disconnecting and reconnecting them, ensuring they’re snug as a bug in their sockets.

– Unscrew the trio of tri-point Y000 screws holding down the bracket on top of the front panel sensor assembly connector. It’s like a mini treasure hunt!

– Lift off the bracket. Who knew such a tiny piece could be so mighty?

– Unplug the front panel sensor assembly connector from its socket on the logic board like a boss.

– Reconnect this press connector one side at a time to keep it smooth and avoid any bending drama.

– Take off the display assembly.

– While you’re putting it all back together, hang tight here if you’re planning to slap on some fresh adhesive around the edges of the display.

– Unscrew the two Phillips screws holding the barometric vent to the rear case:

– Give the barometric vent a gentle nudge towards the Taptic Engine to loosen up that sticky adhesive at the bottom edge of your iPhone. Easy does it!

– Pop off that vent like a boss!

– Grab the flat end of your spudger and gently pop the Taptic Engine connector off its socket on the logic board. You’ve got this!

– Unscrew the trio of 1.5 mm Phillips screws that are keeping the Taptic Engine snug in its home within the rear case.

– Time to wave goodbye to the Taptic Engine! Go ahead and carefully remove it.

– Gently peel off the trio of sticky strips chilling at the lower edge of your battery.

– Gently tug at one of the battery adhesive tabs, pulling it downwards towards the base of the iPhone.

– Keep a steady pull, maintaining even tension on the strip until it gracefully exits from between the battery and the rear casing. Aim to pull at an angle of 60º or less for top-notch results.

– Do the same dance with the second and third strips—same moves, same groove!

– If you’ve already peeled off all the strips like a pro, feel free to shimmy past the next step.

– Pop out that battery!

– Got any leftover alcohol solution in there? Give it a gentle wipe or just let it chill out and air dry before popping in your new power pack.

– Quick tip: Hook up the battery connector back to its logic board socket before sticking the battery down for good. It’s like a little rehearsal to make sure it fits perfectly in its home.

– Heads up! If your shiny new battery is missing its sticky sidekick, check out this guide to get those