iPhone 7 – Replacing the battery
Duration: 60 min.
Steps: 19 Steps
No need to stress! In this fun and straightforward photo guide, we’ll walk you through the process of swapping out your iPhone’s faulty battery all by yourself, helping it to power back up. You can grab the perfect iPhone tool kit and a top-notch replacement battery from our online store. Good luck with your battery swap! If you find our repair instructions useful, we’d love to hear your positive feedback. Remember, you got this!
Step 1
– To keep your device safe from any pesky short circuits while you work your magic, make sure to power it down completely before diving in.
– Give that sleep/wake button a good press until the ‘Switch off’ slider pops up on your screen.
– Slide the slider from left to right like a pro.
– In about ten seconds, your iPhone will be all shut down and ready for the next steps!
Step 2
2 × 3,3 mm Pentalobe
To keep your disassembled parts and screws from going on a little adventure, we suggest using a screw storage solution. An old sewing box works wonders! At Salvation Repair, we love using a nifty magnetic mat to organize our removed parts, just like a puzzle, so you can pop everything back in place like a pro.
– Grab your trusty Pentalobe screwdriver and let’s tackle those two Pentalobe screws hanging out next to the Lightning connector. They’re just waiting for you to give them a twist!
– Once you’ve freed those little guys, don’t let them wander off! Pop them into your screw storage so they’re safe and sound.
Step 3
As a fun little tip, warm up your device just enough so that it’s cozy to touch—no finger burns allowed!
– To kick things off, lay your iPhone 7 down on a nice, soft surface. We want to keep that back cover scratch-free, right?
– Next up, grab your trusty hot air tool—whether it’s a heat gun or just a regular hairdryer—and gently wave it over the edge of the screen. This will warm up the adhesive and make it easier to separate.
Tools Used
Step 4
Opening up your iPhone 7 means waving goodbye to its dust, splash, and waterproof warranty. But hey, you’re about to become a repair hero!
– Once the display edge is nice and toasty, plop a suction cup right at the height of the home button on the display.
– Give that suction cup a gentle pull upwards to create a slim gap between the aluminum frame and the display.
– Simultaneously, slide a flat, sturdy tool into that newly created gap. A hard plastic plectrum works wonders here.
– Now, let’s make that gap a bit bigger by gently pushing the aluminum frame down with the tool.
Tools Used
Step 5
– Now take that handy pick and glide it all the way around the display, giving it a gentle nudge upwards so those little noses can pop off the aluminum frame.
Hey there! Just a friendly reminder: when you’re inserting those picks near the sleep/wake button, take it easy! We don’t want to accidentally poke the flex cable of the display. Keep it gentle and you’ll be just fine!
Keep that display nice and warm while you pop in those flat picks around the edges. This way, the glue won’t decide to play a game of tag with the areas you’ve already loosened!
Tools Used
Step 6
1 × 2,4 mm Y-Type
3 × 1,0 mm Y-Type
Battery connector
Start your repair journey by loosening the battery connector. This little step is your best buddy in avoiding any short circuits and making sure your iPhone 7 doesn’t accidentally spring to life while you’re in the zone.
– Grab your Y-type screwdriver and loosen those four Y-type screws like a pro! Once they’re all nice and loose, gently lift off the bracket plate that’s covering the battery connector.
Step 7
Display connector
Home button connector
When you’re unhooking those display connectors, make sure to start from the side without any tiny components on the board. This way, you’ll keep everything safe and sound!
– Now it’s time to unhook those two display connectors—the display and the home button. Just like before, use that trusty plastic spudger to get the job done!
Tools Used
Step 8
2 × 1,2 mm Phillips
FaceTime connector
When you’re detaching the FaceTime connector, start from the side without any tiny components on the board. This way, you’ll keep everything safe and sound!
– Alright, let’s get this show on the road! Start by unscrewing those two Phillips screws that are holding the bracket plate over the FaceTime connector. Once you’ve done that, gently lift it out!
Step 9
2 × 1,9 mm Phillips
Taptic Engine connector
3 × 1,5 mm Phillips
When you’re detaching those connectors, remember to start from the side where the board is free of tiny components. This way, you’ll keep everything safe and sound!
– Get your Phillips screwdriver ready and let’s unscrew those two little Phillips screws from the plastic cover. Once they’re out, gently lift that cover off like a pro!
Step 10
– Grab your tweezers and gently lift those black tabs off the edges of the battery. You’ve got this!
When you’re pulling out those adhesive strips, keep them nice and flat to avoid any tearing mishaps. And don’t forget to hold onto both the battery and your iPhone like a champ while you’re yanking off that last piece of tape—this way, your battery won’t take a tumble out of the device!
If one of the adhesive strips decides to play hard to get, just grab a wide battery spudger and gently coax that battery out. Remember, we want to keep the bending to a minimum—let’s treat that battery with care!
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Step 11
Align those adhesive strips like a champ! Give them a test run by placing them in your iPhone before you stick them down.
– Peel off that big blue protective film from the adhesive strips and stick them right in the center of the new battery, adhesive side down, like a pro!
– Flip the battery over and take off the small blue protective film from those adhesive tabs. You’re almost there!
– Press those tabs firmly against the edge of the battery, then flip it back over. You’re doing great!
– Now, gently pull the remaining pink protective film from the adhesive strips. Almost done!
Step 12
Place the battery in a way that it slightly hangs over the edges of the frame. A little wiggle room is key!
– Time to pop that battery back into your iPhone 7’s rear case! Just connect the battery connector and secure it in place like a champ.
Step 13
3 × 1,5 mm Phillips
Taptic Engine Connector
2 × 1,9 mm Phillips
– Time to slide that Taptic Engine back into its cozy spot, nestled snugly between the battery and the Lightning connector.
– Secure that Taptic Engine like a pro with the three Phillips screws—no wiggling allowed!
– Next up, connect the Taptic Engine connector. It’s like giving it a handshake!
– And to wrap things up, pop the plastic cover back over the connector and secure it with those two Phillips screws. You’re almost there!
Step 14
Even with that shiny new adhesive frame in place, your iPhone 7 won’t be quite the waterproof wonder it used to be. But hey, you’re making it better, and that’s what counts!
In this guide, we’ll demonstrate how to attach the adhesive frame using the iPhone 8 as our shining example. Don’t worry, the steps are just as easy for the iPhone 7!
– Before you get all fancy with that new adhesive frame, make sure to say goodbye to any old adhesive residue clinging to the back cover and display frame.
– Once that’s done, give the adhesive frame a little test run by placing it on the back cover to ensure everything lines up just right.
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Step 15
FaceTime connector
2 × 1,2 mm Phillips
Just like when you were detaching the FaceTime connector, it’s a good idea to prop the display up against something sturdy. This way, those flex cables won’t get too stretched out and start a flexing competition!
– To get that display unit cozy with the logic board, first, set it upright at the top of the back cover like it’s ready for a big hug.
– Reconnect the FaceTime camera connector by giving it a gentle press with your finger until you hear that satisfying click.
– Once the connector is snug and happy, you can lay the display down next to the back cover, ready for the final touches!
Step 16
Display connector
Home button connector
– Reconnect the display connector and the home button back to the logic board, ensuring they are snug and secure.
Step 17
1 × 2,4 mm Y-Type
3 × 1,0 mm Y-Type
– Next up, reconnect that battery connector like a boss!
– Now, let’s place the bracket plate back over the battery connector and secure it with those four Y-type screws. You’re doing great!
Step 18
– Start by gently setting the display alongside the back cover frame, then fold it over with care.
– Now, slide the display towards the sleep/wake button, ensuring those little lugs on the display fit snugly into the back cover.
– Finally, give the display a nice press into the frame all around. You’ve got this!
Wrong position
Right position
Just a quick heads-up! Make sure that silver chip on the cable is back in its original spot (check out the photo for a reference). If it’s off a bit, you might see some funky discolorations and spots on your screen after everything’s back together. If that happens, no worries—just give the cable another little nudge to get it right!
Step 19
2 × 3,3 mm Pentalobe
– Alright, let’s wrap this up! Grab your trusty Pentalobe screwdriver and secure those two Pentalobe screws back in place, one on the left and one on the right of the Lightning connector. You’re almost done!
