iPhone 5c – Removing the mainboard

- Grab your trusty pentalobe screwdriver to get that iPhone 5c open!

- Carefully remove the two pentalobe screws at the bottom of the enclosure, right next to the Lightning connector. Don't forget to store those screws in the same compartment of your organizer tray. You’ll need 2 x 3.8 mm pentalobe screws for this step!

- Lay your iPhone 5c down on a soft, clean surface to keep that back from getting scratched.

- To get the front panel off, grab a suction cup and a hard plastic pick. If your screen is really cracked, cover it all up with some packing tape.

- Position the suction cup over the Home button (if you can) or right next to it (check out figure 1). While you gently lift the screen with the suction cup, slide the hard plastic pick between the plastic frame and the display frame and press down on the plastic frame. Use the hard plastic pick to help lift the screen (see figure 2). It might take a few tries, so be patient!

- Once you can lift the screen a little bit (see figure 3), carefully work your way around the edges until it’s loosened on both sides (see figure 4).

- First, let's tackle those four Phillips screws holding down the silver cover (check out figure 1 for a visual!). Make sure to stash those screws in the same compartment of your organizer tray – trust me, future you will thank you! Now, gently lift that cover off and say goodbye to it! You'll need 1 x 3.2 mm Phillips screw (not magnetic), 2 x 1.2 mm Phillips screws, and 1 x 1.7 mm Phillips screw for this part.

- Next up, it's time to disconnect three connectors (figure 2 is your friend here). Be super careful! Grab your spudger and gently slide the pointed tip just below the contact to lift it up. We're talking about the Touchscreen, LCD, and the Front camera/sensor/earpiece/ambient microphone here.

- Now, let's see if the new display works like a charm! Temporarily connect that shiny new display assembly. Power up your iPhone and check if the LCD and touchscreen are doing their thing. Make sure those connectors are snugly plugged in – if they're not, you might just end up with a black screen or some funky stripes. And if you notice a hint of yellow on the display, don’t forget to check out the last step in this guide!

- Just a reminder, temporarily connect that new display assembly.

- Power on your iPhone again and give the LCD and touchscreen a thorough check. Make sure everything is connected securely – if not, you could be staring at a black screen or some stripes.

- Oh, and if that display is looking a bit yellow, make sure to refer to the last step in this guide!

- Grab your Phillips screwdriver and unscrew those pesky Phillips screws on the battery connector (check out figure 1 for reference). After that, gently lift the cover using your trusty spudger (figure 2 is your buddy here). Don’t forget to stash all the bits and pieces in the same compartment of your organizer tray – organization is key! You'll need 2 x 1.6 mm Phillips screws for this step.

- Next, let’s be super careful and lift that battery connector! Slide the pointed tip of your ESD spudger just below the connector (figure 3 will show you how). If you’re feeling adventurous and don’t have a spudger handy, your fingernail can step in as a substitute!

- Let's kick things off by unscrewing those two Phillips screws and gently lifting off the silver cover. You'll need 1 x 1.3 mm Phillips screw (smooth head) and 1 x 1.5 mm Phillips screw for this step!

- Next, it's time to disconnect the connector. Just slide the pointed tip of your spudger a tiny bit below the contact and give it a little lift (check out figure 2 for guidance).

- Now, carefully lift the camera out of the phone and take a moment to admire your handiwork (see figure 3)!

- Start by gently lifting the standby/volume cable set connector right off (check out figure 1 for a visual!). Use the pointed tip of your spudger or spatula to slide underneath the contact and give it a little lift.

- Next up, let's disconnect the Lightning connector's ribbon cable (see figure 2). Just slide the flat end of the spatula slightly below the contact and lift it up. Then, carefully fold that cable over like a pro!

- Now, it's time to delicately lift off the antenna connector using your trusty laboratory spatula (see figure 3). Easy peasy!

- Grab your SIM Tool or a trusty paperclip to pop out that SIM card tray! Just press the SIM Tool into the tiny hole on the tray, and voilà, it's out!

- Alright, it's time to unscrew all six screws that are keeping that logic board snug as a bug!

- Three of these screws have a nifty internal thread. You can tackle them with a flathead screwdriver or your trusty spatula. Just remember to toss those screws into the same compartment of your organizer tray. You’ll need: 3 x 2.7 mm Phillips/flathead screws, 2 x 2.3 mm Phillips screws, and 1 x 2.5 mm Phillips screw.

- And hey, under that yellow circle, there's a little copper contact that loves to play hide and seek. Keep a close eye on it so it doesn’t wander off!

- Gently lift the logic board with your spudger (check out figure 1) and give it a little twist around the longitudinal axis using the plastic tab (see figure 2).

- On the flip side, it's time to disconnect that antenna connector! Just pull it off the plug head with your spudger, but be careful – it might be a bit glued down (see figure 3).

- Now, with a steady hand, carefully take out the logic board.

- Reconnect that antenna connector to the logic board (check out figure 1 for guidance) and place it back in its cozy spot (see figure 2).

- Make sure to slide the logic board in just right, snugly fitting it between the two contacts near the camera.

- Now fasten all six screws that hold the logic board in place.3 x 2.7 mm Phillips/flathead screws2 x 2.3 mm Phillips screws1 x 2.5 mm Phillips screw

- Reconnect that camera of yours, pop the cover back on, and secure it with a couple of screws (check out figure 2 for a visual!). You'll need 1 x 1.3 mm Phillips screw (smooth head) and 1 x 1.5 mm Phillips screw for this step!

- Alright, time to reconnect that battery connector (check out figure 1 for a visual guide).

- Next up, let's place that cover back on and secure it with a couple of screws (see figure 2). You'll need 2 x 1.6 mm Phillips screws for this part!

- Reconnect those connectors (check out figure 1). Just a heads up, the touchscreen connector can sometimes get a little shy and pop loose when you're connecting the LCD connector. We're dealing with the Touchscreen, LCD, Front camera/sensor/earpiece/ambient microphone here.

- Once everything is snug, fire up your iPhone! Give the LCD, touchscreen, proximity sensor, front camera, and earpiece a quick check. If those connectors aren’t snug, you might see some stripes on your display or parts of the touchscreen may decide to take a vacation.

- Now it's time to put on the cover and secure it with some screws (see figure 2). You'll need: 1 x 3.2 mm Phillips screw (not magnetic), 2 x 1.2 mm Phillips screws, and 1 x 1.7 mm Phillips screw.

- Now, gently fold down that screen like a pro! Make sure the top edge, where all those cables are hanging out, clicks into place just right. Then, with a light touch, nudge the screen towards the Home button until it sits perfectly in the frame.

- Now, let’s get those two pentalobe screws at the bottom of the enclosure all snugged up! You’ll need 2 x 3.8 mm pentalobe screws for this little task.

- Let's get your iPhone in sync! Connect it to iTunes or hop onto a WLAN network and hang tight while the time gets all set up.

- Pop out the SIM tray, give that SIM card a little love, and then slide it back in.

- Flip on airplane mode for a moment, then switch it off again. Easy peasy!