iPhone 12 Teardown

- Use a SIM card eject tool to gently pop out the SIM card tray.

- Loosen those two Pentalobe screws that are 6.9 mm long and get ready to dive in!

- Warm up an iOpener and gently glide it around the screen's edge to help loosen that stubborn adhesive holding the display in place.

- Using a trusty suction cup, gently lift the display and slide in a thin tool to carefully pry the screen away from the frame.

- Keep that fine tool moving along the edge to slice through the adhesive like a pro.

- Now, carefully raise the display and you're on your way!

- Unscrew the 6 Phillips #00 screws—like loosening up a stubborn jar lid, but way easier.

- Use a spudger or just your fingernails to pop up those two connectors. It’s like opening a tiny treasure chest.

- Give a gentle lift to the connector hiding underneath. No sudden moves—just a smooth little nudge.

- Unplug the display connector. Imagine unplugging your phone charger but with more finesse.

- Gently raise the display. Take a moment to admire your handiwork.

- Unscrew the four Phillips #00 screws – don’t lose them, they’re tiny escape artists.

- Use a spudger or your fingernails to gently pop off the two rear camera connectors. Go slow, like you’re peeling a sticker you actually want to save.

- Lift out the rear camera like a pro. You’re getting closer to victory!

- Use a spudger or your fingernails to gently unplug the three connectors holding the front camera in place.

- Carefully lift out the front camera.

- Pop that battery holder connector loose using a spudger or your fingernails—just a little gentle persuasion.

- Grab your Phillips #00 screwdriver and twist out the three screws holding things down.

- Lift out the battery holder and set it aside. You’re making progress!

- Pop off the rear camera flash connector with a spudger or your fingernails—gentle but confident!

- Remove the 3 Phillips #00 screws like a pro.

- Now tackle the next 2 Phillips #00 screws—almost there!

- Lift out the rear camera flash and give yourself a high five.

- Remove the 4 Phillips #00 screws—easy does it!

- Next, unscrew the 2 screw holders using the right screwdriver for the job.

- Gently pry off the SIM card holder connector using a spudger or your fingernails—no need to be a ninja.

- Finally, take out the SIM card holder and you’re all set for the next step.

- Unscrew the 2 Phillips #00 screws to get started.

- Use a spudger or your fingernails to carefully unplug the 3 battery connectors.

- Grab your standoff screwdriver made for iPhones and remove the screw holder.

- Gently peel away the film using a spudger.

- Lift out the logic board with care.

- Grab your Phillips #00 screwdriver and remove those 5 screws holding everything together.

- Lift out the speaker—easy does it, no force needed!

- Grab your trusty standoff screwdriver and gently take off those two screw holders for your iPhone.

- Next up, it's time to unscrew three Phillips #00 screws—let's get those out of the way!

- Now, with a spudger or even your fingernail, carefully disconnect the taptic engine connector.

- Finally, go ahead and lift out the taptic engine like a pro!

- Peel away the sticky stuff holding the battery in place.

- Gently lift out the battery.

- Take out the 6 Phillips #00 screws—don’t lose them!

- Use an iPhone standoff screwdriver to pop off the 4 screw holders.

- Gently peel back the film with a spudger—smooth moves here.

- Carefully lift out the charging port and give yourself a pat on the back.

- Check out all the parts that come together to make the new iPhone 12!