iPhone 6s – Replacing the speaker
Duration: 30 min.
Steps: 14 Steps
The speaker on your iPhone 6s is your ticket to enjoying your favorite tunes, catching the latest YouTube clips, and hearing that oh-so-important ringtone when a call comes in. If it’s gone silent on you, it’s time for a replacement! But don’t worry, with the right parts and our easy-to-follow guide, you can tackle this repair yourself. We’ll guide you through each step, making it a breeze to get that speaker singing again. So let’s dive in and get your iPhone 6s back to jamming out!
Step 1
- Before diving into the repair, make sure your iPhone is powered down to keep it safe and sound. Just press the standby button for about three seconds until the slider pops up on your screen.
- Now, give that slider a swipe from left to right. In roughly 10 seconds, your iPhone will be off and ready for some TLC!
Step 2
- To get started with your iPhone 6s, grab a pentalobe screwdriver – it's your trusty sidekick for this adventure!
- Next up, let’s tackle those two pentalobe screws flanking the lightning connector. A little tip: use a magnetic pad to keep those screws organized, just like they were when they first joined your phone party. You’ve got this! .2 x 3.8 mm pentalobe screw
Step 3
If needed, give the outer edges of the display a little heat therapy a few times.
- Set your iPhone 6s down on a cozy, clean surface to keep that back looking sharp.
- Grab a suction cup, a hard plastic plectrum, and a hot-air gun for this next step. If your screen is really banged up, don't worry! Just slap some adhesive tape over it before moving on.
- The screen is just a little stuck to the frame. Use that hot-air gun to warm the outer edges of the display to around 60°C (140°F).
- Place the suction cup right over the home button or nearby. While you're lifting the screen with the suction cup, slide the hard plastic plectrum between the aluminum frame and the display frame. Give it a little push down on the aluminum frame while you nudge the display up with the plectrum. It might take a few tries, but you’ve got this!
- Once you can lift the screen a few millimeters, gently slide along the outer edges until it’s loosened on both sides. If needed, don’t hesitate to heat those edges a couple more times.
Tools Used
Step 4
- Start by removing those Phillips screws and the plug cover that are holding the battery plug hostage. Once you've got them loose, toss them onto your magnetic pad so they don't go playing hide and seek later! You've got 1 x 2.2 mm Phillips screw and 1 x 2.9 mm Phillips screw to keep track of.
- Now, it's time to gently coax that battery plug out. Use an ESD spudger to slide under the plug – think of it as giving it a little nudge! No spudger? No problem! Your fingernail can step in and save the day too.
Step 5
- First, let’s get those four Phillips screws of the silver contact cover loosened up! Once they're free, gather them along with the cover on your magnetic pad. That way, they won’t go wandering off on you later. You’ve got 3 x 1.3 mm Phillips screws and 1 x 2.9 mm Phillips screw to keep track of!
- Now, it's time to release the three overlapping display connectors in the order shown below. Just slide your spudger under each connector and lift it gently. Here’s what you need to disconnect: the front camera/sensor/earpiece/ambient microphone, the Touch ID cable, and the display.
Step 6
- Use the sharp end of the spudger to carefully unhook the antenna cable and the flex cable from the main board.
Step 7
- First things first, gently peel off that black adhesive strip hanging out next to the lightning connector. Surprise! There’s a sneaky Phillips screw hiding underneath it.
- Now, let’s get those five Phillips screws that are keeping the speaker in check. Loosen them up and drop them onto different sections of your magnetic pad – this way, you’ll easily spot them later. Here’s the lineup: 2 x 2.6 mm Phillips screws, 2 x 2.3 mm Phillips screws, and 1 x 3.0 mm Phillips screw. You got this!
- Carefully nudge the antenna cable to the side – it’s just a little shy.
- And voilà! You can now lift out the speaker like a pro.
Step 8
- Pop that new speaker right back where it belongs!
- Double-check that the antenna cable, complete with its little metal ring, is snugly fitted on the speaker, and make sure the silver contact point is back in its rightful spot.
- Time to tighten up those Phillips screws and secure everything in place.
- Don’t forget to reapply the black adhesive tape on the speaker for that extra touch of security!
Step 9
- It's time to reconnect those connectors for the antenna and the lightning connector! Just a little twist and click, and you'll be back in action!
Step 10
If those display connectors are feeling a bit shy and aren't snugly connected, you might see some funky stripes or parts of the touchscreen just won’t play nice!
- First things first, let’s get those display connectors plugged in! It might take a few tries, so don’t sweat it. Just be gentle with those connectors – no bending allowed! You’re connecting the front camera/sensor/earpiece/ambient microphone, the Touch ID cable, and the display.
- Once you’ve got those connectors snugly in place, fire up your iPhone! Give the LCD, touchscreen, proximity sensor, front camera, and earpiece a little test. If the connectors aren’t seated just right, you might see some funky stripes or parts of the touchscreen might not respond. No worries, just double-check those connections!
- Now, it’s time to put that connector cover back on and screw it down tight. You’ve got 3 x 1.3 mm Phillips screws and 1 x 2.9 mm Phillips screw to secure everything. You’re almost there!
Step 11
- It's time to reconnect that battery connector, giving your device the power it needs!
- Next, let’s pop on the shiny silver cover plate and secure it with a couple of screws. You’ll need 1 x 2.9 mm Phillips screw and 1 x 2.2 mm Phillips screw to keep everything snug and tidy.
Step 12
- Gently fold the display down, making sure that the upper edge with the connected cables clicks into place just right. Then, with a little care, press the display down towards the home button along the edge until it fits snugly in the frame. You’ve got this!
Step 13
- Alright, it's time to get those two pentalobe screws at the bottom of the enclosure all snug and secure. Just twist them tight and give your iPhone the love it deserves! 2 x 3.8 mm pentalobe screw
Step 14
When you pop out the battery, your iPhone might throw a little tantrum and reset the clock to 1:00 a.m. on 1/1/1970. If that happens, you might find it a bit tricky to connect to the cellular network until you set the time right. So, let's keep that clock ticking!
- Let's get your iPhone back on track! Sync it up with iTunes or hop onto a WLAN network and hang tight until the time gets set just right.
- Next, pop out the SIM tray along with the SIM card, then slide it back in like a pro.
- Give your device a little love by toggling flight mode on and off. Easy peasy!
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