How to Replace iPhone 6s Plus Taptic Engine – DIY Guide

– First things first, let’s power down your iPhone completely to keep it safe during the repair. 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 completely, which should take around ten seconds. Hang tight!

– Grab your trusty pentalobe screwdriver to get into that iPhone 6s Plus!

– Carefully take out the two pentalobe screws at the bottom of the enclosure. They’re hanging out right next to the Lightning connector, one on each side. And hey, don’t forget to toss those screws into the same container so they don’t go on a little adventure of their own! 2 x 3.3 mm pentalobe screws

– Set your iPhone 6s Plus down on a soft, clean surface to keep that back looking pristine!

– To lift the display, you’ll need a suction cup, a hard plastic pick, and a heat gun. If your screen is looking a bit worse for wear, cover it with packing tape before proceeding. Safety first—watch out for any sharp glass edges!

– The screen is gently glued to the frame. Use your heat gun to warm up the edges of the display to about 60°C (140°F).

– Place the suction cup over the Home button if you can (if not, just stick it next to the button). While you’re lifting the display with the suction cup, use the hard plastic pick to gently press down on the aluminum frame. At the same time, slide the pick between the aluminum frame and the display. This might take a few tries, but you’ve got this!

– Once you’ve created a small gap between the two parts, you can gently twist the pick to open it up a bit more.

– As soon as you’re able to lift the display a few millimeters, carefully work your way around the edges until it’s loose on both sides. If needed, give those outer edges a little more heat now and then.

– Alright, time to get things rolling! Start by unscrewing those two Phillips screws and gently lift off the shiny silver cover. You’ve got a 2.0 mm Phillips screw and a 2.9 mm Phillips screw to tackle.

– Next up, grab your trusty spudger and carefully disconnect the lower connector for the battery contact, antenna, and Lightning connector. You’re doing great!

– To kick things off, unscrew those five Phillips screws from the silver cover. Make sure to keep them all together in one container—no screw left behind! Once you’ve done that, gently lift the cover off to reveal the magic inside. You’ve got 1 x 2.6 mm Phillips screw, 3 x 1.2 mm Phillips screws, and 1 x 1.6 mm Phillips screw to handle.

– Now, it’s time to disconnect those three overlapping connectors in the order shown below. Take it slow and steady! Use the pointed tip of your spudger to gently slide it just beneath each contact and lift it up with care. We’re talking about the Touch ID cable, front camera/sensor/earpiece/ambient microphone, and the display. You’ve got this!

– Underneath a plate lies the Taptic Engine’s contact. Let’s get those three screws out! You’ll need to tackle 1 x 2.6 mm Phillips screw and 2 x 3.3 mm Phillips screws.

– Once you’ve done that, carefully lift off the plate and keep it together with the screws. You’re doing great!

– First, let’s disconnect that contact so we can get things moving!

– Next, unscrew the two screws keeping the Taptic Engine snug in its spot—one’s a 2.1 mm Phillips screw and the other’s a 3.0 mm Phillips screw. You’ve got this!

– Finally, gently lift out the Taptic Engine and say goodbye to the old vibes!

– Place the Taptic Engine back in its cozy spot.

– Secure the Taptic Engine with those two screws: one 2.1 mm Phillips screw and one 3.0 mm Phillips screw.

– Connect the contact to the flexible flat Lightning cable with care.

– Time to wrap things up! Place that plate back where it belongs.

– Secure it in place with the three screws: one 2.6 mm Phillips screw and two 3.3 mm Phillips screws. You’re almost there!

– Reconnect the antenna, Lightning connector, battery, and logic board—let’s get everything back in its happy place!

– Next up, pop that silver cover back on. It’s like putting the icing on the cake!

– Now, secure the cover to the logic board with a couple of screws: one 2.0 mm Phillips screw and one 2.9 mm Phillips screw. You’re doing awesome!

– Now, let’s gently fold the display down. Make sure it clicks into place snugly at the top edge where those connection cables are hanging out.

– Next, give the display a little push towards the Home button until it’s perfectly nestled in the frame. It should be nice and flush with the frame—just like a cozy blanket!

– Now screw in the two pentalobe screws at the bottom of the enclosure.2 x 3.3 mm pentalobe screw