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iPhone 6 Plus – Removing the volume control cable

Duration: 45 min.
Steps: 18 Steps

Welcome to your DIY adventure! In this guide, we're here to help you swap out that pesky volume control cable on your iPhone 6 Plus. If those buttons aren’t responding or feel like they’ve lost their groove, it’s time for a little TLC. Let’s roll up our sleeves and get started!

Step 1

- First things first, let’s power down your iPhone completely so we can work our magic without any mishaps. Just press that standby button for about three seconds until the slider pops up.

- Now, give that slider a gentle swipe from left to right. Your iPhone will take a moment to shut down, usually around ten seconds. Patience is key!

Step 2

- Grab your trusty pentalobe screwdriver because we're about to pop open that iPhone 6 Plus!

- Carefully remove the two pentalobe screws located at the bottom of the enclosure, right next to the Lightning connector. Make sure to keep those screws safe in the same container. You're dealing with 2 x 3.8 mm pentalobe screws here, so treat them well!

Step 3

- Put your iPhone 6 Plus on a soft, clean surface to avoid scratching the back.

- To lift the front panel, you need a suction cup and a hard plastic pick. If the screen is severely cracked, cover all of it with packing tape before you continue.

- Place the suction cup over the Home button (if possible) or next to it (see figure 1). While lifting the screen with the suction cup, insert the hard plastic pick between the aluminum frame and the display frame and press down the aluminum frame. Also use the hard plastic pick to raise the screen (see figure 2). This usually takes several attempts.

- As soon as you can lift the screen a few millimeters, you have to carefully work your way around the outside until it’s loosened on both sides (see figure 3).

Step 4

- Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the Phillips screws on the battery connector (see figure 1). Then lift the cover (see figure 2). Put all the parts in the same container.1 x 3.2 mm Phillips screw1 x 2.3 mm Phillips screw

- Now carefully lift the battery connector by inserting the pointed tip of the ESD spudger slightly below the connector (see figure 3). If you don’t have a spudger, you can also try using your fingernail.

Step 5

- First remove the five Phillips screws from the silver cover (see figure 1). Put the screws in the same container. Then lift the cover to remove it.1 x 1.6 mm Phillips screw3 x 1.2 mm Phillips screw1 x 2.9 mm Phillips screw

- Disconnect the following four overlapping connectors (see figure 2) in the order shown below. Be very careful. Place the pointed tip of the spudger very slightly below the contact and lift it up.Front camera/sensor/earpiece/ambient microphoneTouch ID cableLCDTouchscreen

Step 6

- The battery is stuck to the enclosure with three sneaky adhesive strips. Grab your trusty laboratory spatula and gently pry off the three black ends of those strips from the battery (check out figure 1 for a visual!).

- Now, take your time and slowly peel off those adhesive strips. Keep them as flat as you can, right at the level of your iPhone. (Don’t forget to look at figures 2 and 3 for guidance!).

- And just like that, you can now lift out the battery!

Step 7

- First, let's tackle those two Phillips screws holding down the silver cover (check out figure 1 for a visual!). Make sure to toss those screws into the same container to keep things tidy. You're working with 1 x 1.3 mm Phillips screw and 1 x 2.8 mm Phillips screw here, so treat them like the little gems they are!

- Now, gently lift the cover off to free it from its cozy spot (see figure 2).

Step 8

- Disconnect the contact for both the volume control cable and the standby cable (see figures 1 and 2).

- Then carefully detach the antenna cable’s connector (see figure 3). The cable runs below the two other connectors with a little bracket holding it in place. Remove the cable from the bracket (see figure 4) and then carefully bend it to the side (see figure 5).

- Remove the cable from the bracket (see figure 4) and then carefully bend it to the side (see figure 5). Put the screws in the same container. Then lift the cover to remove it (see figure 7).2 x 1.6 mm Phillips screw1 x 2.8 mm Phillips screw

Step 9

- Remove the three Phillips screws that hold the volume control cable in place using a Phillips screwdriver (see figure 1).2 x 2.0 mm Phillips screw1 x 2.3 mm Phillips screw

- Insert the laboratory spatula below the ribbon cable and carefully detach it from the base (see figure 2).

- Remove the volume control cable (see figure 3).

Step 10

- Place the shiny new volume control cable back where it belongs and secure it with those three Phillips screws (check out figure 1 for a visual!). You've got 2 x 2.0 mm Phillips screws and 1 x 2.3 mm Phillips screw ready to do their job!

Step 11

- Now install the Wi-Fi cover and screw it in place (see figure 1).2 x 1.6 mm Phillips screw1 x 2.8 mm Phillips screw

- Connect the antenna cable and secure it with the bracket on the logic board again (see figure 1). Make sure that the antenna cable runs below the two other connectors again (see figure 2).

- Now connect the two connectors for the volume control cable and standby cable (see figure 3).

Step 12

- Now, let's get that shiny silver cover back on (check out figure 1 for a sneak peek) and secure it with those screws (see figure 2). You’ve got 1 x 1.3 mm Phillips screw and 1 x 2.8 mm Phillips screw ready to help you seal the deal!

Step 13

- Attach new adhesive strips to the battery and pull off the film (see figures 1 to 3). Otherwise, the battery will have too much room and move around.

- Now put the battery back in the iPhone and connect the connector (see figure 4). Pull the film off of the tabs and stick them securely to the battery (see figure 5).

- Put on the silver cover and screw it in place (see figure 6).1 x 3.2 mm Phillips screw1 x 2.3 mm Phillips screw

Step 14

- Reattach the connectors (see figure 1). Connecting the LCD connector generally takes a few tries. Be very careful to avoid bending the connector.Front camera/sensor/earpiece/ambient microphoneTouch ID cableLCDTouchscreen

- Start your iPhone as soon as the connectors are securely attached. Check the function of the LCD, touchscreen, proximity sensor, front camera and earpiece.If the connectors aren’t connected properly, stripes will appear on the display or parts of the touchscreen won’t work.

- Now attach the cover and screw it in place (see figure 2).1 x 1.6 mm Phillips screw3 x 1.2 mm Phillips screw1 x 2.9 mm Phillips screw

Step 15

- Attach new adhesive strips below the battery. Otherwise, the battery will have too much room and move around

- Now put the battery back in the iPhone and connect the connector (see figure 1).

- Put on the silver cover and screw it in place (see figure 2).1 x 3.2 mm Phillips screw1 x 2.3 mm Phillips screw

Step 16

- Now, let's gently fold the screen back down. Ensure that the upper edge of the screen, where all those sneaky cables are hiding, clicks into place just right. Once you’ve got that sorted, give the screen a little nudge towards the Home button until it’s snugly fitted into the frame.

Step 17

- Now, let’s get those two pentalobe screws at the bottom of the enclosure snugged in place! You’ve got 2 x 3.8 mm pentalobe screws ready to do their thing, so let’s make sure they’re happy and secure!

Step 18

- First up, sync your iPhone with iTunes or hop onto a WLAN network and chill for a moment while the time gets all set up.

- Next, pop out the SIM tray along with the SIM card, then slide it back in like a pro.

- Now, flip on airplane mode for a bit, then switch it back off. Easy peasy!

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