iPhone 6 Plus Teardown Guide: Step-by-Step Tutorial

– With the iPhone 6 Plus, Apple is closing the gap between iPhones and “phablets.” From the outside, the only difference between this phone and its little brother is the size. In the following steps, we’ll show you the parts waiting for you inside the phone. We’ll let you know at the end whether the iPhone 6 Plus is any easier to repair.Key data on the iPhone 6:

– OS: iOS 8

– Dimensions: 158.1 x 77.8 x 7.1 mm

– Weight: 172 g

– Display: 5.5″ Multi-Touch (1920 x 1080 pixels), 401 ppi

– Chip: A8 chip with 64-bit architecture

– RAM: 1 GB

– Memory: 16 / 64 / 128 GB

– Rear camera: iSight 8 MP with Focus Pixels with optical image stabilization

– Front camera: 1.2 MP

– Battery: 2915 mAh

– First things first, let’s power down your iPhone completely to keep it safe during the repair party! Just press that standby button for about three seconds until you see the slider pop up.

– Now, give that slider a gentle swipe from left to right. Your iPhone will be shutting down in style, which should take around ten seconds.

– Just like the previous models and the iPhone 6, your first mission is to tackle those two pentalobe screws on the Lightning connector. Let’s get those screws out of there!

– Disconnecting the iPhone 6’s display was a breeze. But how does its bigger sibling stack up?

– Removing the camera is a piece of cake, but it’s snugly secured in its little home. It’s hidden under a cover and connects to the logic board with a connector, so just be gentle while you work your magic!

– Three adhesive strips, just like those used in the iPhone 5s and 5c, are here to keep that hefty battery snug and secure in the back cover of your phone. Let’s get that battery out with a little finesse!

– Swapping out the standby button on the iPhone 6 Plus is a walk in the park! Thanks to its new spot on the side panel, you’ve got all the room you need to unscrew and screw it back in without a hitch. Unlike the older models where it was tucked away in the corner, this upgrade means you can get the job done with way less hassle. Easy peasy!

– The vibration motor has a slightly different look, but it’s still rocking that rectangular shape! Just like in the iPhone 4s, you’ll find it hanging out at the end of the logic board.

– The speaker is simply held in place by screws, making it a breeze to take out. No need to mess with the logic board to swap it out!

– Not much has changed with the Lightning connector since the iPhone 5 made its debut! Your first task is to unscrew a few screws to get things rolling. Just a heads up, the cable set is glued in pretty tightly, so be gentle when you detach it. You’ve got this!

– Alright, let’s get that Home button out of here! You’ll notice it looks a lot like the ones from the iPhone 5, 5c, and 5s. And guess what? It might just be a twin to the one in the iPhone 6!

– Underneath the cable set for the FaceTime camera, you’ll find a cover hiding the earpiece. Luckily, both of these parts are just lightly glued, making it super simple to pop them out. So go ahead, give it a gentle lift and let the fun begin!

– Unscrewing the rear panel is a piece of cake! Just twist those screws out and lift it away like a pro.

– The logic board might not be a whole lot bigger than the one in the iPhone 6, but it does have a bit more width to it!

– Here’s some good news: When you’re tackling the volume controller cable, there’s no need to mess with the logic board! Just unscrew the Wi-Fi antenna, and you’re golden. The volume buttons and the mute button are all part of that cable set, so you’re all set for a smooth operation!

– Both the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus are easier to repair than the models just before them. Some repairs now take fewer steps.The differences in the structure of the two smartphones are really minimal.It’s worth mentioning that removing the vibration motor is the one thing that’s somewhat more difficult.We were especially pleased about the following:

– You don’t need as much force to open the phone and remove the display

– The cable for the Home button/Touch ID is protected better than in previous models so it’s less likely to get damaged when you open the phone

– The flexible flat cables for the standby switch and audio jack are now separate and easy to replace

– You no longer have to remove the logic board to replace the volume cable set. You still have to for the speaker, vibration motor, Lightning connector and iSight camera

– The new adhesive system makes it much easier to remove the battery

– It’s also even easier to replace the standby button now that it’s no longer so hard to get at