iPhone 11 – Removing the logicboard
Duration: 60 min.
Steps: 21 Steps
Ready to dive into some DIY magic? This guide will help you take out the iPhone 11 mainboard, perfect for those moments when your device has taken an unexpected swim and needs a little TLC. Let's get that logic board cleaned up and back in action!
Step 1
- To keep your iPhone 11 safe and sound during its repair adventure, it's time to power it down completely. Just press and hold the Standby button along with one of the volume buttons for about three seconds.
- If you see the slider pop up with the message "Turn off", simply swipe it from left to right. Your phone will gracefully shut down in about ten seconds.
Step 2
2 × 6,8 mm Pentalobe
Opening up your device means saying goodbye to that sweet IP68 dust and splash protection! So, handle with care and keep it dry!
- On the bottom side of the housing, right next to the Lightning connector, you'll spot two Pentalobe screws waiting for you. Go ahead and remove both of them, then toss them into a shared spot on your handy magnetic pad!
Tools Used
Step 3
- Set your iPhone 11 down on a soft, clean surface to keep that lovely back from getting scratched during this step.
- To lift the screen, grab a suction cup, a hard plastic plectrum, and a hairdryer. If your glass is really shattered, stick a strip of parcel tape on it first to shield yourself from any splinters.
- Warm up the edge of the display with your hairdryer to about 60° C (140° F) degrees to help loosen that glued screen from the frame.
- Now, place the suction cup on the lower edge of the iPhone. Use the suction cup's ring to gently lift the display while sliding the hard plastic plectrum between the case and display frame. Press the case frame down as you go. To get rid of the display adhesive, move the plectrum all the way around the iPhone.
When diving into your iPhone, remember to keep that tool no deeper than about 5mm! We don’t want to accidentally poke anything important inside, especially near the standby button where those delicate display flex cables hang out. So, let’s be gentle and keep it safe!
You can also use an iFlex instead of the hard plastic plectrum. However, this can leave scratches on the frame.
Step 4
5 × 1,1 mm Y-Type
Touch connector
LCD connector
Earpiece connector
With the iPhone 7 Apple introduced the Y-type screws. Maybe you also heard the term Tri-Point or Tri-Wing, which is a wrong name for this type of screws. To remove them, be sure to use a suitable screwdriver to avoid damaging the screw heads.
- Grab your trusty Y-type Y000 screwdriver and get ready to tackle those Y-type screws holding the metal cover in place. Once you've got them out, make sure to gather all those little parts and toss them into a cozy spot on your magnetic mat. You're doing great!
Tools Used
Step 5
3 × 1,1 mm Y-Type
Battery connector
- Unscrew the screws that are hanging out on the cover plate above the battery contact. They’re just waiting to be freed!
- Once those screws are gone, gently lift off the cover plate. Don’t forget to gather all your little pieces together on your trusty magnetic mat—it's like a cozy home for your screws!
- Now, with a plastic spudger in hand, carefully lift the battery contact. Give it a little bend to the side. Remember, using a plastic spudger is key to keeping things safe and avoiding any short circuits!
Step 6
1 × 3,0 mm Standoff
1 × 1,5 mm Phillips
Lightning connector
SIM card reader connector
To tackle those tricky standoff screws, grab a special screwdriver with a centering pin right in the middle—it's like the VIP pass for screw removal! If that’s not handy, a narrow slotted screwdriver will do the trick too. You've got this!
- Start by taking out the SIM card holder from your device. It's like giving your phone a little breather!
- Next, gently push that tiny pin back into the case. It's just a little nudge!
- Now, loosen the broader contact of the lightning connector unit so you can access the SIM card reader's connector. You're almost there!
- Finally, unscrew the two screws holding down the metal plate. You're doing awesome!
Step 7
2 × 1,5 mm Phillips
One of those little screws is holding a tiny metal clip in place. Keep an eye on how that clip sits so you can slide it back in just right later!
- Now it's time to unscrew those little guys keeping the SIM card reader snug on your iPhone!
Step 8
2 × 1,3 mm Phillips
Camera connector
- Start by loosening those two screws, then fold the plate up and gently lift it out. You're doing great!
- Next up, it's time to disconnect the two connectors from the logic board—each camera has its own special connector, so be sure to handle them with care.
- Now, let’s get that camera unit out of the phone! Use a tool to gently pry up the upper side, just enough to loosen it a bit. This will make it easier for you to take it out. You've got this!
Step 9
Frontcamera connector
Take extra care during this step—nobody wants to lose that awesome FaceID feature! Let's keep it intact!
- Use a spudger to gently pry apart those two connectors—think of it as giving them a little personal space!
- Next, give a little wiggle to the slightly glued cable of the smaller connector to loosen it up. You're doing awesome!
Step 10
- Alright, let’s get those antennas and buttons connected back to the logic board! They’ve got some extra connectors to make sure everything stays in place.
- First things first, let’s unscrew one of those two stand-off screws that’s holding down the cover plate. It’s just a little twist and you’re on your way!
- Now, give a gentle tug to disconnect the three connectors below. You’re doing an awesome job!
1 × 3,2 mm Standoff (wide head)
1 × 3,2 mm Standoff
Connectors
Those two standoff screws may look identical in length, but they've got different heads—like twins with different hairstyles! So, keep them separate and avoid a mix-up!
Sometimes those connectors can be a bit shy and hard to reach with a spudger. No worries! You can totally switch it up and use some tweezers or a slimmer spudger instead.
Step 11
1 × 3,2 mm Standoff (wide head)
1 × 3,2 mm Standoff
Connectors
Double-check that no connectors are playing hide and seek under the logic board. We want everything to be nice and cozy up top!
- Before you slide in that Logicboard, make sure to hook the cover plate on the side like a pro.
- Next, gently tuck the Logicboard underneath all those flex cables and brackets, guiding it into the device with care.
Step 12
Front camera connector
Be sure to guide those flex cables snugly beneath the metal cover right next to the main camera's opening. We want everything to fit just right!
- Time to pop that front camera module back into its cozy little home!
Step 13
2 × 1,3 mm Phillips
Camera connector
Keep those camera lenses and the inside of the glass cover squeaky clean—no dust bunnies or fingerprints allowed! Before you pop in that shiny new camera unit, give everything a good wipe down to ensure it’s spotless. You got this!
- Time to settle those cameras back into their cozy spots in the device. Give them a gentle nudge down to ensure they’re snug as a bug!
- Now, let's reattach the two connectors—just a little love tap, no need to go overboard!
- Next, hook the cover back on one side and fold it down like you're tucking in a blanket.
- Finally, secure the cover with the two screws once more. You're almost there!
Step 14
2 × 1,5 mm Phillips
Don't forget about that little metal clip that hangs out with one of the screws! It's important to remember how it fits so you can slide it back in just right later.
- Pop that shiny new SIM card reader into your device, making sure it's sitting just right. You've got this!
Step 15
SIM card reader connector
1 × 3,0 mm Standoff
1 × 1,5 mm Phillips
Lightning connector
- First up, let's connect that SIM card reader! It's a bit of a stretch, so grab your trusty spudger to help guide it into place. Make sure you hear that satisfying click when it's secure.
- Next, let's put the cover plate back on and screw it in tight.
- Now, reconnect the wide connector to keep everything powered up.
- Lastly, reinsert the SIM card holder. If it feels like it's putting up a fight, that means the card reader might still be a bit off. Give it another go!
Step 16
3 × 1,5 mm Phillips
Battery connector
- Carefully set the contact back into its rightful spot on the logic board and give it a gentle press to secure it.
- Now, it's time to reattach the metal cover and fasten it down with those screws you saved. You've got this!
Step 17
After your repair, your iPhone won't be the ultimate water warrior anymore! So, keep it away from the splash zone and treat it with care!
In the images, we illustrate how to stick on the adhesive frame using the iPhone 8 as our trusty example. The iPhone 11 shares a similar design, so you can apply the adhesive in the same straightforward manner.
- Start by giving that metal frame and display a little TLC—remove any leftover adhesive residue to ensure the new glue frame fits perfectly.
- Now it's time to bring in the new glue frame! Peel off the first protective film and get ready to rock.
- Begin by placing the adhesive frame on one edge of the case. From there, gently apply it to the device, bit by bit. Hold off on pressing it down firmly until you're sure it's just right. A plastic spudger can help you with this!
- Next, it's time to remove the large protective foil. Out it goes!
- And remember, don't take off that last small protective film until you've connected the display and secured the cover plates. This little trick helps keep the adhesive frame nice and clean!
Step 18
Touch connector
Display connector
Earpiece connector
5 × 1,1 mm Y-Type
Make sure those connectors slide in just right! Avoid dragging them across the Logicboard slots, or you might end up giving the contacts a little too much love and causing some damage.
- Now it's time to gently set that display unit back onto the frame. To keep those delicate flexible cables from getting overstretched, lean the screen against something sturdy. Just make sure your iPhone doesn't decide to make a break for it while you're working!
- Once that's done, plug the two display connectors and the earcup connector back in. You're doing fantastic!
- Secure the cover plate with the screws that are all the same length. You're almost there!
Step 19
- Want to see if your touchscreen is still in the game? Just grab an app and slide it around the screen like you're painting a masterpiece. If it moves smoothly everywhere, you're golden!
- Give that display brightness a little workout!
- Put your microphone, speakers, earpiece, and proximity sensor to the test by making a call. Time to see if they’re still in tip-top shape!
Step 20
- Feeling good about your progress? Awesome! Now it’s time to gently place that display back onto the frame. Grab it with both hands, hold it above the frame, and ease it down with a steady touch.
- Once the display is snugly in place, give it a gentle press all around to make sure everything is seated perfectly.
Step 21
2 × 6,8 mm Pentalobe
- Pop those two Pentalobe screws right next to the Lightning connector back into their cozy spots in the enclosure. You're doing awesome!
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