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iPhone Xr – Replacing the lightning connector

Duration: 60 min.
Steps: 29 Steps

Is your iPhone Xr feeling a bit moody and refusing to charge? Or perhaps your buddy can't hear you on the phone? It might just be that the Lightning connector is acting up! This nifty little connector is responsible for charging and houses several microphones essential for your voice recordings. Before you rush to swap it out, take a moment to check if it’s just a bit dirty, which could be causing the charging cable to not fit snugly. Each step of this repair comes with a handy video guide that shows you exactly what to do. You can easily kick off the videos by hitting the play button in the corner of the first picture at each step. Let's get your iPhone Xr back in action!

Step 1

- First things first, let’s turn off your iPhone completely to keep it safe during this repair adventure! Just press and hold the Standby button along with one of the volume buttons for about three seconds until you see that "Power off" slider pop up.

- Now, give that slider a swipe from left to right. Your iPhone will gracefully shut down completely, which might take around ten seconds. Hang tight!

Step 2

- Unscrew those two pentalobe screws hanging out at the bottom edge of the back cover—one’s to the right and the other to the left of the Lightning connector. Keep them cozy in the same spot on your magnetic pad, so they don’t wander off!

Step 3

- Gently set your iPhone Xr on a soft, clean surface to keep that lovely back from getting scratched.

- To lift the front panel, grab a suction cup, a hard plastic pick, and a heat gun. If your screen is looking a bit worse for wear with cracks, cover it with packing tape before you dive in.

- The screen is glued to the frame, so warm up those outer edges with your heat gun until they reach about 60°C (140°F).

- Stick the suction cup at the bottom of the display. While you're lifting the screen with the suction cup, slide the hard plastic pick between the frame and the display, and gently press down on the frame.

Step 4

- Grab your trusty Y-Type screwdriver (Y000) and carefully unscrew those Y-Type screws. Once they're out, gently lift off the bracket plate. Keep all the parts organized on your magnetic pad so they don't go on an adventure of their own!

- Next, with a steady hand, use a spudger to delicately pry off the battery contact by sliding it under the connector. Take your time—you're doing great!

Step 5

- The display unit has three connectors, all tucked away beneath two sneaky cover plates.

- Grab your trusty spudger and gently pry apart the connectors for the display and earpiece, one at a time. You've got this!

Step 6

- Unscrew the Phillips screws of various lengths from the cover plate that protects the speaker and the Taptic Engine. Make sure to place those little screws on your magnet mat so they don’t go wandering off—trust me, they have a knack for disappearing!

Step 7

- First, let's gently peel off that black rubber cover—it's time for it to take a break!

- Next up, loosen the screw on the metal cover plate and all the other screws securing the speaker. You're doing awesome!

Step 8

- Grab your trusty spudger and gently wiggle it to disconnect the Taptic Engine’s connector. You're doing great!

- Next up, unscrew those Phillips screws that are keeping the Taptic Engine snug and secure. You’ve got this!

- Now, with a gentle nudge, lift out the Taptic Engine and give it a little wave goodbye!

Step 9

Step 10

- Unscrew those two little screws and gently lift off the camera's bracket plate. You're doing great!

- Carefully disconnect the camera's connector using your trusty spudger—no rush, take your time!

- With a little finesse, pry out the camera using the spudger and set it aside. You're almost there!

Step 11

- First, let's pop out that SIM card holder from your device like a pro!

- Next, with a gentle touch, use your spudger to disconnect the contact—easy does it!

- Now, it's time to loosen those screws that are keeping the card reader snug as a bug.

- And just like that, you can lift out the SIM card reader. You're on a roll!

Step 12

- First, let's disconnect all those pesky connectors from the logic board! These little guys are responsible for connecting the charging socket, flash, front camera, and volume keys. So, let’s give them a break!

- One of the connectors is hiding under a front camera cable. Gently bend that cable to the side and pop off the connector with care. You got this!

- Now, it’s time to loosen the screws on the motherboard. A little twist here and there, and we’re golden!

- Finally, carefully bend all the flex cables aside and lift out the logic board. Easy peasy!

Step 13

- Loosen those screws and gently take out the part. You got this!

Step 14

- Give those two screws at the bottom of the frame a little twist to loosen them up—these guys are keeping the charging port in place!

Step 15

Step 16

- Slide the Lightning Connector into the iPhone, making sure it fits snugly into its home at the bottom.

- Carefully place the tiny golden microphones onto the back cover, ensuring those little metal pins fit perfectly into the cut-outs on the frame.

- Guide the flexible cable along the edge with a gentle touch.

- Secure the Lightning Connector in place with a few screws to keep everything nice and tidy.

Step 17

- Place the barometric cover back where it belongs and give it a gentle push while securing it with screws. You've got this!

Step 18

- First, make sure all those flex cables are lying flat and cozy in the back cover before you slide in the logic board. Give those cables a little bend to the side to avoid trapping any of them underneath. You're doing great!

Step 19

- Pop that SIM card reader back in and give it a little twist to secure it in place!

- Ensure that the tiny metal clip is facing the right way—it's all about that perfect fit!

- Plug in the connector of the card reader and make sure it's snug.

- Now, slide in the SIM card holder. If it goes in smoothly without any fuss, you're golden! If you feel any resistance, it means the card reader might still be a bit off.

Step 20

- Pop the camera back into its cozy spot and give it a gentle press down to settle it in.

- Plug in the camera's connector and make sure it's snug.

- Place the bracket plate back where it belongs and secure it with the various screws to keep everything in place.

Step 21

- Nestle the Taptic Engine right back between the battery and the Lightning connector, ensuring those screw holes are perfectly aligned. It's all about that snug fit!

- Now, let's connect the Taptic Engine’s connector with a gentle touch.

- Secure the Taptic Engine in place using those Phillips screws. You've got this!

Step 22

- First, let's pop that speaker back into its cozy spot and give it a gentle press to secure it in place.

- Next, position the bracket plate over the connector and tighten it down with some screws.

- Don't forget to fasten the metal bracket at the top of the speaker—it's important for keeping everything snug.

- And to wrap it up, add a bit of glue to the rubber cover to keep it all sealed up nicely.

Step 23

- First, connect the square connector of the bracket plate like a pro!

- Next, fold down that bracket plate so the screw holes align perfectly with the threads below. You've got this!

- Finally, secure the bracket plate in place using the various screws. Tighten them up and feel that sense of accomplishment!

Step 24

- To ensure that your new frame sticker sticks like a champ, start by cleaning off any leftover glue and dirt from the metal frame. We want a clean slate!

- Peel off the first layer of protective film from the frame sticker. It's like unwrapping a gift—exciting, right?

- Carefully align the frame sticker with one edge of the frame and attach it slowly. Make sure it’s straight and press it down firmly. A plastic spudger can help you press the adhesive down if you need a little extra oomph!

- Next, it's time to remove the big protective film. Bye-bye, film!

- Feel free to leave the small protective films on for now. You can take them off once you've connected the display and put the bracket plates back on. This way, nothing sticks to your frame sticker prematurely. But if you're eager, you can remove them right away!

Step 25

- Gently place the display next to your device, making sure it fits just right!

Step 26

- Now, it's time to connect that battery connector like a champ!

- Next, slide in the bracket plate and secure it with those Y-Type screws. You've got this!

Step 27

- Let's kick things off by checking out the brightness of that display! Give it a whirl and see how it shines.

- Now, let’s put that touchscreen to the test! Pick an app, and let your fingers dance all over the screen. If the app follows your every move, then we’re in business—your touchscreen is working like a champ!

- Want to check if your microphone, speakers, earpiece, and proximity sensor are all in tip-top shape? Fire up the voice memo app and give it a go! You’ll be the star of your own audio show.

Step 28

- With a gentle touch, grab that display with both hands and ease it down into place. You're doing great!

- Ensure it fits snugly all around the frame, then gradually press it down everywhere to secure it.

Step 29

- Time to fasten those two pentalobe screws snugly into place, one on the left and one on the right of the Lightning connector. Let's make sure everything is secure in its cozy little home!

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