iPhone 6s Plus – Removing the mainboard
Duration: 90 min.
Steps: 18 Steps
Ready to tackle some DIY magic? In this guide, we're here to help you take out your iPhone 6s Plus’ PCB like a pro! If you want to give that logic board a thorough cleaning, you’ll need to remove it first. Let’s get started and make that device shine!
Step 1
- First things first, let's power down that iPhone completely to keep it safe during the repair. Just press and hold the standby button for about three seconds until the slider pops up.
- Now, slide that slider from left to right. Your iPhone will take about ten seconds to shut down completely. Hang tight!
Step 2
- Grab your trusty pentalobe screwdriver to get that iPhone 6s Plus open and ready for action!
- Now, let's tackle those two pentalobe screws at the bottom of the enclosure. They're hanging out right next to the Lightning connector, one on each side. Don't forget to keep them safe in the same container! 2 x 3.3 mm pentalobe screw
Step 3
Watch out for sharp edges from broken glass!
- Put your iPhone 6s Plus on a soft, clean surface to avoid scratching the back.
- To lift the display, you need a suction cup, a hard plastic pick and a heat gun. If the screen is severely cracked, cover all of it with packing tape before you continue.Risk of injury due to broken glass.
- The screen is lightly glued to the frame. Use a heat gun to heat the edges of the display to about 60°C (140°F).
- Place the suction cup over the Home button if possible (otherwise, put it next to the button). While lifting the display with the suction cup, use the hard plastic pick to press down the aluminum frame. At the same time, insert the hard plastic pick between the aluminum frame and the display. This usually takes several attempts.
- Once a little gap has opened up between these two parts, you can open it further by slightly turning the pick.
- As soon as you can lift the display a few millimeters, you have to carefully work your way around the outside until it’s loosened on both sides.If necessary, heat the outer edges of the display a few times.
Step 4
- To kick things off, grab your Phillips screwdriver and remove those two screws to lift off the shiny silver cover. You've got a 2.0 mm and a 2.9 mm Phillips screw waiting for you!
- Next up, it's time to be gentle! Use your spudger to carefully disconnect the lower connector for the battery contact, antenna, and Lightning connector. You've got this!
Step 5
- First, let's tackle those five Phillips screws on the silver cover! Make sure to keep them in the same container so they don’t go on an adventure. Once those screws are out, lift that cover off like a pro! You've got a 2.6 mm Phillips screw, three 1.2 mm Phillips screws, and a 1.6 mm Phillips screw waiting for you.
- Now, it's time to disconnect some connectors. Follow the order shown below and take it easy! Use the pointed tip of the spudger to gently lift each contact. We have the Touch ID cable, the front camera/sensor/earpiece/ambient microphone, and the display to disconnect. You've got this!
Step 6
The silver cover is gently stuck to the camera. Take your time to pry it off!
- Gently disconnect the camera connector by sliding the spudger just below the contact and giving it a little lift.
- Next, unscrew those two Phillips screws from the camera cover. You've got a 2.1 mm Phillips screw and a 1.8 mm Phillips screw waiting for you!
- Now, use that trusty spudger to detach the camera with care.
- Finally, it's time to remove the camera. Just a heads up, the silver cover is lightly glued to the camera, so take your time!
Step 7
- Grab your trusty SIM Tool or a simple paperclip to pop that SIM card tray out! Just press the tool into the tiny hole on the tray and give it a little push to release it.
Step 8
- Let's get those two antenna cables and the flexible flat standby cable's connector disconnected. Easy peasy!
- Now, it's time to say goodbye to the seven screws holding that logic board in place. You've got a mix of screws to remove: 1 x 1.4 mm Phillips, 1 x 1.8 mm flathead, 1 x 2.0 mm Phillips, 1 x 2.5 mm Phillips, 1 x 1.1 mm Phillips, and 2 x 2.7 mm Phillips. Keep them all safe!
- Remove the angled plate and make sure it joins the screw party.
- Next, take off the plate from the flexible flat volume cable's connector and add it to the screw collection.
- Finally, disconnect the flexible flat volume cable's connector from the logic board. You're doing great!
Step 9
- Use the flat end of the spudger to gently detach the logic board from its cozy spot.
- Carefully unclip the antenna cables from the logic board. They might be a bit clingy, so take your time!
- With a steady hand, lift the logic board out of the back cover by angling it towards the short side.
- Don't forget, the bottom of the logic board is connected to the Wi-Fi antenna. Disconnect that little buddy and then remove the logic board. You're doing awesome!
Step 10
- First up, connect the bottom of that logic board to the Wi-Fi antenna. It's like giving it a little hug!
- Next, gently nestle the logic board into the back cover, ensuring you've got enough room for the next step—don't squish it!
- Finally, attach the antenna cable to the logic board. You're doing great!
Step 11
- First, connect the logic board to the flexible flat volume cable and then gently place the plate back on. You've got this!
- Now, let's reposition that angled plate on the logic board like a pro!
- It's time to secure the logic board to the back cover using those seven screws. You've got a mix of screws to work with: 1 x 1.4 mm Phillips, 1 x 1.8 mm flathead, 1 x 2.0 mm Phillips, 1 x 2.5 mm Phillips, 1 x 1.1 mm Phillips, and 2 x 2.7 mm Phillips. Keep them organized!
- Finally, connect the two antenna cables and the flexible flat standby cable’s connector to the logic board. You're doing great!
Step 12
Step 13
- Place the camera back in its original home.
- Now, let’s get that camera cover back on and screw it in snugly. You might find it’s still hanging out with the camera! You’ll need 1 x 2.1 mm Phillips screw and 1 x 1.8 mm Phillips screw for this.
- Connect the camera’s cable and you’re all set!
Step 14
- Reconnect the antenna, Lightning connector, battery, and logic board. You're almost there!
- Now, let's bring back that shiny silver cover. It's time for a little makeover!
- Secure the cover onto the logic board with those screws—1 x 2.0 mm Phillips screw and 1 x 2.9 mm Phillips screw. You're doing fantastic!
Step 15
- Reconnect those connectors like a champ! It might take a couple of tries to get that display connector just right, so take it slow and steady. Remember, no bending allowed! You’ll be connecting the Touch ID cable, front camera/sensor/earpiece/ambient microphone, and the display.
- Once everything is securely connected, go ahead and power up your iPhone! Check to see if the LCD, touchscreen, proximity sensor, front camera, and earpiece are all doing their thing. If those display connectors aren't snug, you might spot some funky stripes on your screen or notice some parts of the touchscreen acting up. Let's avoid that!
- Now, let’s wrap it up! Install the cover and screw it in place. You’ll need: 1 x 2.6 mm Phillips screw, 3 x 1.2 mm Phillips screws, and 1 x 1.6 mm Phillips screw. You’re almost there!
If those display connectors are feeling a bit shy and not connected just right, you might see some funky stripes on your screen or notice that parts of the touchscreen are throwing a little tantrum. Let's make sure everything's snug and secure!
Oops! It looks like the battery is already plugged in, but that's a no-go. Make sure to hold off on connecting that battery until you've got the display all set up. We’re almost there!
Step 16
- Now, let’s gently fold down that display! Make sure it clicks into place just right at the top edge where those connection cables hang out.
- Give the display a little push toward the Home button until it’s snugly fit into the frame. It should be flush and looking good!
Step 17
- Alright, it's time to secure that enclosure! Grab your pentalobe screwdriver and gently screw in those two pentalobe screws at the bottom. They’re 2 x 3.3 mm pentalobe screws, so make sure they’re snug but not too tight!
Step 18
When you pop that battery out, your iPhone might get a little confused and think it's stuck in a time warp, resetting to 1:00 a.m. on 1/1/1970. If you don’t set the time, it could throw a wrench in your cellular connections. So, let’s get that clock set right!
- First things first, let’s get that iPhone in sync with iTunes or hop onto a WLAN network and chill for a bit while the time gets sorted out.
- Next up, pop out the SIM tray with the SIM card and then slide it back in like a pro.
- Now, flip on airplane mode and then switch it back off. Easy peasy!
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