How to Replace iPhone 12 Lightning Connector Guide

– Give that side button and the volume down button a good press and hold together for a few seconds.

– Slide the “Switch off” slider from left to right like you’re closing a curtain.

– And just like that, your phone will power down completely in just a few seconds!

– To kick things off, lay your iPhone on a soft, clean surface—think of it as giving it a cozy little bed to prevent any scratches.

– Next up, grab that heat gun and gently warm the edge of the screen by gliding it evenly along the surface. You’re just giving it a little spa treatment!

– Start by placing a suction cup on the bottom edge of the screen. Pull it slowly upwards to create a narrow gap between screen and case.

– Ready for a little unscrewing fun? Grab your Y-type screwdriver and get those six Y-type screws from the two cover plates. Once they’re out, make sure to keep them safe in your screw storage—trust us, those little guys can easily roll away!

– Now, let’s give it a gentle nudge! Use your tweezers to carefully lift off the two cover plates from your device. You’ve got this!

– Then use a plastic lever tool to move under the connector and carefully separate it from the board. We use a plastic spudger for this.

– Alright, tech whiz! Gently slide your spudger under each of those three connectors, one at a time. Give them a little wiggle and they’ll pop right off the logic board. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!

– Unscrew those four Phillips screws like a champ using your trusty Phillips screwdriver.

– Now, gently lift the speaker out of your device and give it a little wiggle to set it free.

– Use a thin, pointed object to press into the small hole next to the SIM tray. We use a SIM tool for this.

– Then pull it out and put it aside.

– First, unscrew the two cover plates by removing the two Y-type screws.

– First, gently unplug that connector, which is snugly attached to the Lightning connector cable set.

– Next, loosen those three screws and carefully lift the Taptic Engine out of your device using tweezers.

– Grab those tweezers and gently peel away the black tabs from the edge like you’re unwrapping a present.

– Now, take your time and carefully pull out the adhesive strips from beneath the battery, one at a time. Try to keep them nice and flat to avoid any tearing. You’ve got this!

– First, give that cable’s connector a gentle tug to detach it from the logic board.

– Next, loosen those three Y-type screws that are holding the cable snugly to the edge of the case.

– Now, carefully lift the cable out of your device and set it aside like a pro.

– First separate all connectors that are attached to the logicboard.

– Alright, let’s tackle this barometric vent! First, give those two Y-type screws above the valve a gentle nudge with your Y-type screwdriver. Easy peasy!

– Next, remove that cover plate and loosen the two standoff screws holding the valve in place. Think of it as a little valve vacation!

– Now for the fun part: use your tweezers (or a spatula if you’re feeling fancy) to gently pry the valve and that cute little golden microphone free from their guides. They’re buddies with the Lightning connector cable.

– Finally, use your tweezers to carefully peel away the super-glued plastic guide from the case edge. You’re almost there!

– Start by loosening those nine screws that are holding the cable set snugly in the case. You got this!

– Next, give that stubborn cable set a little warmth with some hot air. It’s like a cozy blanket for your device!

– Now, take a steel spatula and gently slide it under the cable, detaching it piece by piece from the bottom of the case. Patience is key here!

– And don’t forget to carefully lift out the small golden microphone and the charging port from their cozy spots in the case edge. Almost there!

– Lay that cable set down nice and flat against the bottom of the case, and gently guide the charging port and microphone back into their cozy little homes in the case frame.

– Secure everything in place with those nine trusty screws.

– Alright, champ, let’s get this valve’s plastic guide back where it belongs! Screw it in nice and snug.

– Now, gently nudge that valve and its tiny golden microphone pal back into their guides. They’ll fit right in!

– Time to put the cover plate back in its place. Secure it with those two Y-type screws. You’re a repair rockstar!

– Position the logicboard and fix it with the four screws.

– Press the black protective film back onto the upper side of the logicboard.

– Get that cable positioned just right and secure it to the edge of the case with those three Y-type screws. You’ve got the skills—now let’s get this done!

– Gently slide the camera module back into its cozy little spot.

– Reconnect those connectors back onto the logic board, making sure they’re snug!

– Align the new adhesive strips for a test first.

– Attach the Taptic Engine with the three screws.

– Pop that SIM module back into its cozy spot and give it a good twist with the smallest Y-Type screw and the standoff screw. You’ve got this!

– Slide the SIM tray back into the SIM module. Make sure that the holder is aligned correctly.

– Secure that speaker in its cozy spot by tightening those four Phillips screws. You’re doing great!

– Prop the screen back against something sturdy to keep those flex cables from getting too stretched out while you connect them. You’ve got this!

– Gently press that connector onto the logic board until you hear and feel it click into place. It’s like giving it a little high-five!

– Gently wrap that display around and give it a nice firm press into the case.

– Time to power up your device!

– Plug it into a computer and see if your iPhone 12 is recognized and charging like a champ.

– Once that’s done, feel free to check out the other components to make sure they’re all working well. Think display, Face-ID, and those speakers!

– Position the two cover plates over the connectors. The screw holes help you with the alignment.

– Gently fold that screen down and give it a nice, even press into the rear case until you hear that satisfying click. You’re almost there!

– Time to connect that display back to the rear case! Grab your pentalobe screwdriver and snugly fasten those screws on either side of the Lightning connector. You’ve got this!