iPhone 13 Pro Lidar Sensor Replacement
Using these instructions, you can substitute a new component.The front-facing laser rangefinder, also known as the Lidar Sensor, is located within the device.Using the specified tool, perform the action on the component.Apple iPhone 13 Pro.
Step 1 | Remove the pentalobe screws
To prevent potential injury or equipment damage, exercise care during this step.To start the repair, ensure the iPhone's battery is depleted to less than 25% capacity; a fully charged lithium-ion battery presents a fire or explosion hazard if damaged.
- Use compressed air to remove any dust or particulate matter from the device prior to starting the disassembly process.
- Using appropriate tools, detach the two pentalobe P2 screws, each measuring 6.8 mm in length, located along the device's lower border.
Step 2 | Mark your opening picks
Carefully observe that the specified torque of 25 Nm, achieved using a 10 mm socket and torque wrench, must be applied to secure the component, and failure to do so could result in damage.Excessive insertion of the opening pick may result in device damage.
- Using a permanent marker, note the location of a 3 mm distance from the tip on the opening pick.
- Alternative corner locations on the pick can be indicated using various measurement values.
- To create a makeshift tool, affix a coin to the tip of a pick, positioning it precisely 3 millimeters from the pick's end.
Step 3 | Tape over any cracks
Carefully observe that the specified torque of 25 Nm, achieved using a torque wrench, must be applied when tightening the M6 bolt to prevent damage to the threaded insert.To minimize additional damage and protect yourself from injury while working on a cracked iPhone screen, apply strong tape across the affected glass area.
Should the suction cup fail to adhere during the subsequent procedures, create a handle by folding a durable tape—like duct tape—and utilize this to raise the screen.
As a last resort, apply a small amount of superglue to adhere the suction cup directly to the screen.
- Apply strips of transparent packing tape across the iPhone screen, ensuring complete coverage by layering them.
Should the suction cup fail to adhere during the subsequent procedures, create a handle by folding a durable tape—like duct tape—and utilize this to raise the screen.
As a last resort, apply a small amount of superglue to adhere the suction cup directly to the screen.
Step 4 | Anti-Clamp instructions
Carefully observe that the specified torque of 25 Nm must be applied when tightening the M6 bolt using a torque wrench.To simplify the opening process, the following three steps detail the use of the Anti-Clamp tool, a custom-designed aid; if you choose not to use this tool, proceed to the instructions three steps further down.
Position the arms so they extend across the iPhone's left or right side.
Secure the device by placing a suction cup close to the lower front edge and another near the lower back edge.
Apply vacuum by pressing the cups firmly against the surface needing treatment.
To improve the Anti-Clamp's grip if the iPhone's exterior feels excessively smooth, apply adhesive tape to the device's surface.
- Refer to the included documentation for detailed guidance on operating the Anti-Clamp device.Consult this resource for assistance.
Position the arms so they extend across the iPhone's left or right side.
Secure the device by placing a suction cup close to the lower front edge and another near the lower back edge.
Apply vacuum by pressing the cups firmly against the surface needing treatment.
To improve the Anti-Clamp's grip if the iPhone's exterior feels excessively smooth, apply adhesive tape to the device's surface.
Step 5
Carefully observe that the specified torque of 25 Nm, achieved using a torque wrench, must be applied when tightening the M6 x 12mm bolt to prevent damage to the component.Moving the blue handle in a forward direction will engage the locking mechanism for the arms.
- Rotate the handle fully, completing a 360-degree turn, observing for the initial signs of cup expansion.
Step 6
- To facilitate the subsequent procedures, secure your iPhone on a stable surface—like a hardback book—ensuring it remains level and allows for hands-free operation.
- Apply warm air from a hair dryer to the lower border of the iPhone; the surface temperature should reach a level that feels uncomfortably warm to the touch.
- Refer to the accompanying guide for detailed procedures regarding hair dryer operation.
- Allow a full 60 seconds for the adhesive to soften and create a separation.
- Once sufficient space is created by the Anti-Clamp tool, slide a plastic opening pick between the screen and its surrounding plastic frame.
- To ensure adequate separation, increase the heat applied to the component and then rotate the handle 90 degrees.
- Allow one minute to elapse and avoid rotating the component beyond a 90-degree movement per increment; this permits the Anti-Clamp mechanism to function properly and facilitates a secure fastening.
- Proceed directly to the subsequent pair of instructions.
Step 7 | Heat the bottom edge
- Apply warmth to the iPhone's lower border using a hair dryer or heat gun for 90 seconds, monitoring the temperature until it becomes uncomfortably warm to the touch.
- To prevent overheating and potential damage, avoid concentrating the appliance in a single location for more than a few moments.
Step 8 | Insert an opening pick
- Using a suction handle, carefully attach it to the lower perimeter of the phone's display glass, ensuring it's positioned away from the outermost edge.
- Apply steady, even force to lift the suction cup, generating a small separation between the display assembly and the device's surrounding frame.
- Using a specialized opening tool, gently wedge the tip into the space located beneath the plastic frame surrounding the display.
- Because the screen is secured with a robust, waterproof adhesive, separating it initially requires considerable force. Should you encounter difficulty, apply additional heat and gently move the screen in a back-and-forth motion to soften the adhesive, allowing for a gap sufficient to accommodate your tool.
Step 9 | Heat the right edge
- Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to loosen the retaining bolt, ensuring you apply consistent pressure to prevent damage to the threaded stud and observe the caution regarding eye protection due to potential debris.Utilize a blow dryer.Apply heat to the right-hand side of the iPhone, specifically the area bordering the power button, for a duration of 90 seconds, monitoring the surface temperature and ceasing application when it reaches a point where the screen feels uncomfortably warm to the touch.
Step 10 | Separate the right adhesive
- Using the opening pick, carefully work it along the lower-right edge of the iPhone to release the adhesive securing the device.
- Move the device upwards along its right side, progressing until the top right corner is reached.
- Avoid pushing the tool deeper thanThree millimeters.Exercise caution to prevent harm to the device's internal parts.
- Before proceeding, ensure the extraction tool remains positioned in the upper right corner.
Step 11 | Heat the top edge
- Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to loosen the fastener, ensuring you observe the torque specification of 15 Nm and wear safety glasses to protect your eyes.Utilize a blow dryer to apply warm air, ensuring the temperature remains below 150°F (65°C), to soften the adhesive securing the component.Apply heat to the iPhone's upper edge using a heat source for 90 seconds, monitoring the temperature until it reaches a point where the screen feels uncomfortably warm to the touch.
Step 12 | Separate the top adhesive
- Using the opening pick, carefully work it along the upper right edge of the iPhone to release the adhesive securing the display assembly.
Limit pick insertion depth to avoid damage.Three millimeters.Exercise caution to prevent harm to the upper sensors.
Before proceeding, ensure the removal tool remains positioned in the upper left corner.
Step 13 | Heat the left edge
Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to loosen the retaining nut, ensuring you apply a torque of 15-20 ft-lbs to prevent damage to the threaded shaft and associated components, and be aware that the spring tension within the assembly may cause sudden movement.Utilize a device designed to emit warm, directed airflow, ensuring the unit's wattage is no greater than 1500W and its cord is undamaged, to gently warm the component.Apply heat to the left side of the iPhone's enclosure using a heat source for 90 seconds, monitoring the temperature until it reaches a point where the screen surface feels uncomfortably warm to the touch.
Step 14 | Screen information
Avoid inserting any tools along the iPhone's left side, as this area contains fragile wiring that could be harmed.
Step 15 | Separate the left adhesive
- Position another opening pick into the lower-left corner of the iPhone.
- Applying equal force to both picks, rotate them concurrently until the left-side retaining clips disengage.
- Increase rotational pressure slowly.
- Apply heat to the left side to loosen the adhesive bond if separation proves difficult.
Step 16 | Open the iPhone
- Carefully detach the component using the specified tool, ensuring all original measurements and part names are preserved, and heed all safety warnings.The component used to apply vacuum force is the suction handle.Carefully detach the display assembly, ensuring no damage occurs, to access the rear side.
- Orient the device so that its right side is positioned directly in front of you.
- Using a prying motion, separate the display assembly from the device body by lifting it upwards, initiating the movement from the right edge.
- Before completely disconnecting the display, be aware that multiple delicate ribbon cables, which are essential for its operation, remain connected to the iPhone’s logic board.
- To allow for hands-free operation during the repair process, secure the display in an upright position using a stable support.
- To reassemble, position the display and ensure the upper clips are properly aligned, then gently push the top edge until it seats; subsequently, secure the remainder of the display. Should you encounter resistance, inspect the display’s perimeter clips for any deformation and correct as needed.
Step 17 | Remove the battery connector cover
- Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to loosen the retaining bolt, ensuring you apply a torque of 15-20 ft-lbs and wear safety glasses to protect against potential debris.Use a Y000-type screwdriver.Detach the three screws.Use screws with a diameter of 1.3 millimeters.Ensure the battery connector cover is firmly in place.
- Carefully organize all screws during the repair process, noting their original locations, as incorrect reassembly can cause damage to the iPhone.
- Before permanently securing the display, it's advisable to activate the iPhone and verify all features are operating correctly; afterward, fully deactivate the device to proceed with the remaining assembly steps.
Step 18
Access the battery connector by first removing its protective cover.
Step 19 | Disconnect the battery
- Employ the tapered tip toUse a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger.Carefully use a fingernail or a similar tool to lift the battery connector vertically away from its corresponding receptacle on the logic board.
- Carefully avoid harming the black silicone seals located around all board connectors, as these are crucial for preventing water and dust from entering.
- To avoid unintended power-up during the repair process, carefully angle the connector outward, distancing it from the socket and the logic board.
Step 20 | Disconnect the display cable
- Carefully insert the tip of the tool into.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger.Carefully use a clean fingernail to lift the display connector vertically away from its corresponding socket on the logic board.
- Ensure proper alignment before applying even pressure to one edge of the connector until a distinct click is heard, then repeat the process on the opposite edge. Avoid applying pressure to the central portion of the connector, as misalignment can result in pin bending and irreversible damage.
Step 21 | Unscrew the front sensor connector cover
- Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to tighten the fastener to a torque of 15 Nm, ensuring you observe all safety precautions and handle the component with care.Use a Y000-type screwdriver.Detach the pair.Use screws with a diameter of 1.1 millimeters.Remove the cover protecting the front sensor connector.
- Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to loosen the fastener, ensuring you apply consistent pressure to avoid damaging the retaining clip and observe a torque of 15 Nm when re-tightening.Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.Using the Phillips head screwdriver, detach the cover by unscrewing the pair of fasteners.
- Begin the process by executing the action designated as "One."Use a 1.5-millimeter screw.
- Begin the process by executing the action designated as "One."Employ a 1.8-millimeter screw.
Step 22
Access and detach the protective cover shielding the front sensor connector.
Step 23
Carefully employ the tip of a spudger to separate the connector securing the front sensor assembly cable.
Step 24
- Carefully detach the display panel, ensuring no damage occurs.
- If a display seal replacement is desired, halt the reassembly process at this point to apply fresh waterproof adhesive to the display's perimeter.
Step 25 | Unscrew the camera cover
- Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to loosen the retaining bolt, ensuring you maintain a firm grip and wear safety glasses to protect against potential debris; subsequently, carefully detach the component.Use a Y000 screwdriver.Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the four screws that hold the rear camera sensor cover in place.
- Three.Use screws with a 1.4-millimeter head diameter.
- Begin the process by executing the action designated as "one."A screw with a diameter of 1.3 millimeters.
- Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to loosen the fastener, ensuring you apply consistent pressure to avoid damaging the retaining clip and observe the torque specification of 12 Nm as outlined in section 4.2, paying close attention to the warning regarding potential pinch points.Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.Detach a single component.Use a 1.6-millimeter screw..
Step 26 | Remove the camera cover
Carefully detach the camera cover, beginning at the side nearest the logic board.
Step 27 | Reassembly tip
To properly secure the camera module cover during reassembly, guide its right-side edge so the protruding lip fits snugly beneath the phone's frame.
Step 28 | Disconnect the camera assembly
Using the tip of a tool, carefully lift.Use a plastic pry tool to gently separate.Carefully detach both camera cables from the logic board.
Step 29 | Remove the rear-facing cameras
Employ the pointed end of a screwdriver.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger, to gently separate components.Carefully raise the camera assembly from within the iPhone.
Step 30
Carefully detach the rear-facing cameras.
Step 31 | Reassembly tips
Carefully route the two camera assembly cables into the space formed by the upper battery wall and the lower camera wall during reassembly.
Step 32 | Remove the lidar cover
Employ a 5/32-inch hex key to tighten the retaining screw to a torque of 6-8 inch-pounds; ensure the component is properly seated before securing it.Use a Y000-type screwdriver.Using a screwdriver, detach the three screws securing the lidar cover.
- Two.One point four millimeters.Secure with screws.
- Begin the process by executing the singular action.One point three millimeters.Fasten with a screw.
Step 33
Carefully detach the protective lid covering the lidar unit.
Step 34 | Disconnect the lidar cable
- Carefully insert the tip of the tool into the designated area.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger, to avoid scratching surfaces.Carefully detach the lidar cable from its connection on the logic board.
Step 35 | Remove the lidar sensor
- Carefully insert the tip of the tool into the designated area.Use a spudger.Carefully raise the lidar sensor from its mounting position on the chassis to detach it.