DIY Guide to Replace iPhone 6 Screen in 30 Minutes

– Alright, champ! First things first: Let’s power down your iPhone 6. No need to worry, it’s a simple step to keep things safe during our repair.

– Hold down that standby button for about three seconds – you’ll see a slider appear.

– Swipe to shut it down. This might take around ten seconds. No biggie!

– To get into your iPhone 6, grab that trusty pentalobe screwdriver!

– On the bottom of your device, you’ll spot two Pentalobe screws, one on each side of the Lightning connector. Unscrew them and toss them into a square on your magnetic pad. You’ve got this! 2 x 3.8 mm pentalobe screw

– Alrighty, rockstar! Time to place your iPhone 6 on a cozy, spotless surface to prevent any unwanted scratches on the backcover.

– Grab a suction cup and a tough plastic plectrum. With these tools, you can gracefully lift the front screen of your iPhone 6. If the screen is super cracked, make sure to tape it up entirely before lifting. This way, you can shield yourself from those pesky glass splinters.

– Position the suction cup on the display – ideally right over the Home button. If not, no worries, you can place it next to it as well (check out figure 1 for reference). Utilize the ring on the suction cup to gently lift the screen. Simultaneously, press the plectrum between the aluminum and display frame, guiding the aluminum frame downwards. This technique helps in lifting the screen with the plectrum (see figure 2). Be patient with this step – it might take a few tries.

– Once you’ve successfully raised the display slightly, carefully work your way around the edges until both long sides are loosened up (refer to figure 3).

– Grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and remove the Phillips screws holding the battery connector in place (just peek at figure 1 for help!). Next, gently lift off the cover (figure 2 is your guide) and keep those parts together in a single container so they don’t go on a wild adventure without you. You’ll need 1 x 3.2 mm Phillips screw and 1 x 2.3 mm Phillips screw.

– Now, let’s get that battery connector out of there! Carefully use the sharp end of an ESD spudger to ease under the plug (check out figure 3 for a visual). No spudger? No problem! You can always try to pop it out using your fingernail.

– Alright, let’s get that silver cover off! It’s held in place by five Phillips screws. Go ahead and remove them (check out figure 1 for a visual guide) and toss those screws into a section of your magnetic pad so they don’t go wandering off. You’ll be dealing with 1 x 3.1 mm Phillips screw, 3 x 1.3 mm Phillips screws, and 1 x 1.8 mm Phillips screw.

– Now, take a peek at what’s underneath! You’ll find four overlapping connectors (see picture 2). Carefully loosen them in the order shown below. Use the pointed side of your spudger to gently lift each contact. Here’s what you’re working with: Front camera/sensor/earpiece/ambient microphone, Touch ID cable, LCD, and Touchscreen.

– Alright, let’s get that new display connected! For now, just plug in the LCD and touchscreen since the other components are still hanging out with the old display. It can be a bit of a puzzle getting those connectors in place, so if it doesn’t click the first time, no worries! Just gently disconnect and give it another go.

– Once you’ve got it all hooked up, power up your iPhone and see if the LCD and touchscreen are ready to rock! If the screen is still black, showing stripes, or just not cooperating, it might be a sign that the connectors need a little more love.

– And hey, if you notice a bit of a yellow tint on the display, check out the last step in this guide for some tips!

– Hey there! The earpiece is hanging out on the back of the display unit. First, let’s unscrew those three Phillips screws from the cover (check out figure 1 for a visual). Make sure to toss them into the same container so they don’t go wandering off! You’ll need 2 x 2.2 mm Phillips screws and 1 x 3.0 mm Phillips screw.

– Next up, gently remove the cover and add it to the container with your screws (see figure 2).

– Now, give that cable a little nudge to the side so you can easily pop out the earpiece (see figure 3).

– Remove the cable set in two steps: First remove the sensorsby inserting the spudger below the cable set but above the small gold ambient microphone and lifting the sensors out (see figure 1)..

– Now insert the spudger below the ribbon cable at the point where the ambient microphone is (see figure 3). It’s slightly glued in place at this point.

– Now you can lift the cable set to remove it (see figure 3).

– Remove the two equally sized Phillips screws (see figure 1). Now remove the silver cover (see figure 2). Put everything in the same container.2 x 1.8 mm Phillips screw

– Using the spudger, carefully disconnect the contact of the Home button cable (see figure 3).

– Carefully insert the flat end of the spudger below the cable set, which is generally glued in place, to detach it (see figure 4).

– The Home button is glued to the screen from the inside. Using your finger, carefully press the button inward from the front side (see figure 5).

– Once the cable set is detached, you can lift it out.

– Alright, let’s tackle those seven Phillips screws holding that metal cover in place (check out figure 1 for a sneak peek)! You’re looking at 1 x 1.8 mm Phillips screw and 6 x 1.2 mm Phillips screws to deal with.

– Next, we’ve got the Home button’s connection cable that’s a little too friendly with the back of the display – it’s glued down. Gently coax it loose with your trusty laboratory spatula (figure 2 is your buddy here).

– And now, it’s time to say goodbye to the rear panel (take a look at figure 3 for the final wave).

– Hey there! Not every display out there is a perfect match. If you find yourself in this situation, you might need to snag a few parts from your old display before you pop in the new screen (check out figure 1 for a visual guide):

– Front camera bracket (it’s just lightly glued, no biggie!)

– Sensor bracket (also lightly glued, easy peasy!)

– And hey, don’t forget to grab the sticker from your old display if you want to keep things looking sharp!

– Now place the silver rear panel on the back of the new display and screw it in place (see figure 1).1 x 1.8 mm Phillips screw6 x 1.2 mm Phillips screw

– Securely connect the contact of the Home button’s connection cable again (see figure 2).

– Alright, let’s get that Home button back in action (check out figure 1) and make sure to connect those little connectors snugly.

– Now, pop on the silver cover and secure it with those screws (see figure 2). You’ll need 2 x 1.8 mm Phillips screws for this part!

– First stick the ambient microphone to its original position (see figure 1).

– Then attach each of the sensors to the corresponding bracket (see figure 2).It’s important to position the sensors correctly because, otherwise, the proximity sensor won’t be fully functional.

– Put the earpiece back in its original position between the FaceTime camera and the sensors (see figure 1). Then put the cover back on (see figure 2).

– Now fasten the Phillips screws (see figure 3). Make sure the front camera is centered on the front of the display. Move it slightly if necessary.2 x 2.2 mm Phillips screw1 x 3.0 mm Phillips screw

– Alright, let’s connect that LCD! (Check out figure 1 for some help.) It might take a couple of tries, but that’s no big deal—just take your time. Remember, we want to be super careful with the plug so it doesn’t get bent. You got this! Don’t forget, we’re dealing with the Front camera/sensor/earpiece/ambient microphone, Touch ID cable, LCD, and Touchscreen here.

– Once you’re all connected up nice and snug, flip your iPhone 6 back on! Test out the LCD, touchscreen, proximity sensor, front camera, and earcup to see if they’re still working their magic. If you notice stripes on the display or if the touchscreen seems a bit off, it might just mean the connectors need a little more love.

– Finally, pop that cover back over the connectors and secure it with those five screws (see figure 2). You’re working with 1 x 3.1 mm Phillips screw, 3 x 1.3 mm Phillips screws, and 1 x 1.8 mm Phillips screw here.

– Alright, let’s reconnect that battery, shall we?

– Now, gently place that shiny silver cover back onto the case and secure it with those screws—one 3.2 mm Phillips screw and one 2.3 mm Phillips screw. You’ve got this!

– Almost there, superstar! Gently place the display back into its cozy home. Keep an eye out for those sneaky cables—make sure they’re not getting pinched. Double-check that the top edge of the screen clicks in just right.

– Now, give your screen a gentle push toward the home button so it snuggles up perfectly in the frame. You’re doing great!

– Alright, it’s time to wrap things up! Grab those last few Pentalobe screws and carefully pop them into the lower side of the body. You’ve got 2 x 3.8 mm pentalobe screws waiting to help secure your hard work!

– Hey there! Since iOS 10, you can totally tweak the color temperature of your display to match your vibe.

– First up, head over to “Settings” > “General” > “Accessibility” > “Display Accommodations”.

– Next, find and select “Color Filters”.

– Turn on those “Color Filters” to get started.

– Now, choose the “Color Tint” filter.

– You can adjust the color intensity using the handy slider. Easy peasy!