iPhone 6 LCD and Digitizer Replacement
Employing the provided repair kit simplifies the process of replacing your iPhone's complete display assembly, allowing you to utilize this condensed instruction set.
- Experienced technicians can utilize this guide to substitute solely the iPhone’s LCD and digitizer assembly, commonly referred to as the front panel. This procedure necessitates relocating the front-facing camera, earpiece speaker, LCD shield plate, and home button assembly from the damaged screen to the replacement before final installation.
- To ensure Touch ID functionality after replacing the screen/display, carefully move the existing home button to the replacement display assembly.
This document provides instructions for substituting the listed components as well.
Step 1 | Pentalobe Screws
To prevent a fire hazard or explosion resulting from accidental puncture, ensure the lithium-ion battery's charge level is less than 25% prior to beginning any disassembly procedures on your iPhone.
To prevent electrical shock or damage, ensure the iPhone is completely de-energized prior to starting the repair process.
Using a Pentalobe screwdriver, detach the two screws measuring 3.6 mm in length, positioned adjacent to the Lightning connector.
To prevent electrical shock or damage, ensure the iPhone is completely de-energized prior to starting the repair process.
Using a Pentalobe screwdriver, detach the two screws measuring 3.6 mm in length, positioned adjacent to the Lightning connector.
Step 2 | Tape over the display
To avoid injury and contain shattered fragments while repairing a cracked display glass, secure the area with tape.
Completely cover the iPhone's screen with overlapping strips of clear packing tape to protect the display.
To prevent glass fragments from scattering and maintain stability during the display separation process, this technique is essential.
To safeguard your eyes from potential glass fragments released during the repair process, always use safety glasses.
Should suction cup adhesion prove problematic due to shattered glass in subsequent procedures, create a lifting handle by folding a durable tape, like duct tape, and use this to maneuver the display.
Completely cover the iPhone's screen with overlapping strips of clear packing tape to protect the display.
To prevent glass fragments from scattering and maintain stability during the display separation process, this technique is essential.
To safeguard your eyes from potential glass fragments released during the repair process, always use safety glasses.
Should suction cup adhesion prove problematic due to shattered glass in subsequent procedures, create a lifting handle by folding a durable tape, like duct tape, and use this to maneuver the display.
Step 3 | Anti-Clamp instructions
To simplify the opening process, the following two steps utilize the Anti-Clamp tool, a custom-designed aid; if you do not have this tool, proceed to the instructions three steps further down.
Refer to the included guide for detailed procedures regarding Anti-Clamp operation.
To release the Anti-Clamp's arms, move the blue handle in a rearward direction.
Position the arms so they clear the left or right side of the iPhone, then move them into place.
To secure the device, place a suction cup on the front surface, close to the lower edge and directly over the home button, and another suction cup on the rear, in the same relative position.
Apply vacuum by pressing the cups firmly against the surface you intend to work on.
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 guide for detailed procedures regarding Anti-Clamp operation.
To release the Anti-Clamp's arms, move the blue handle in a rearward direction.
Position the arms so they clear the left or right side of the iPhone, then move them into place.
To secure the device, place a suction cup on the front surface, close to the lower edge and directly over the home button, and another suction cup on the rear, in the same relative position.
Apply vacuum by pressing the cups firmly against the surface you intend to work on.
To improve the Anti-Clamp's grip if the iPhone's exterior feels excessively smooth, apply adhesive tape to the device's surface.
Step 4
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 expansion of the cups.
Maintain parallel positioning of the suction cups; should misalignment occur, gently release the suction cups' grip and reposition the arms.
Once sufficient separation is achieved by the Anti-Clamp, slide a prying tool beneath the display.
To ensure adequate separation, reposition the handle by 90 degrees.
Allow the Anti-Clamp device to function fully; incrementally tighten the component, rotating no more than 90 degrees per adjustment, pausing several seconds between each rotation to facilitate proper seating.
Rotate the handle fully, completing a 360-degree turn, observing for the initial expansion of the cups.
Maintain parallel positioning of the suction cups; should misalignment occur, gently release the suction cups' grip and reposition the arms.
Once sufficient separation is achieved by the Anti-Clamp, slide a prying tool beneath the display.
To ensure adequate separation, reposition the handle by 90 degrees.
Allow the Anti-Clamp device to function fully; incrementally tighten the component, rotating no more than 90 degrees per adjustment, pausing several seconds between each rotation to facilitate proper seating.
Step 5 | Manual Opening Procedure
Lacking an Anti-Clamp tool, secure the front panel with a single suction cup for lifting.
Securely affix a suction cup to the display surface, positioning it directly over the home button area.
Ensure a leak-proof connection by firmly applying pressure to the cup against the screen's surface.
To facilitate suction cup attachment when a display exhibits severe cracking, apply a sheet of clear packing tape across the damaged area; as an alternative, a robust adhesive tape can be substituted for the suction cup. As a last resort, secure the suction cup directly to the fractured screen using superglue.
Securely affix a suction cup to the display surface, positioning it directly over the home button area.
Ensure a leak-proof connection by firmly applying pressure to the cup against the screen's surface.
To facilitate suction cup attachment when a display exhibits severe cracking, apply a sheet of clear packing tape across the damaged area; as an alternative, a robust adhesive tape can be substituted for the suction cup. As a last resort, secure the suction cup directly to the fractured screen using superglue.
Step 6
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four mounting screws securing the fan assembly to the motor housing, ensuring each is snug but not over-torqued to prevent damage.
Using one hand to secure the iPhone, lift the suction cup vertically to gently create a small gap between the front panel and the device's back cover.
Exercise caution and use steady, even pressure when installing the display assembly, as it requires a significantly tighter fit compared to typical device components.
Carefully separate the rear case from the display assembly by gently levering it downwards with a plastic opening tool, maintaining upward traction on the display with the suction cup.
To release the front panel assembly from the rear case, carefully disengage the multiple retaining clips, potentially requiring the coordinated use of both the suction cup and the plastic opening tool.
Using one hand to secure the iPhone, lift the suction cup vertically to gently create a small gap between the front panel and the device's back cover.
Exercise caution and use steady, even pressure when installing the display assembly, as it requires a significantly tighter fit compared to typical device components.
Carefully separate the rear case from the display assembly by gently levering it downwards with a plastic opening tool, maintaining upward traction on the display with the suction cup.
To release the front panel assembly from the rear case, carefully disengage the multiple retaining clips, potentially requiring the coordinated use of both the suction cup and the plastic opening tool.
Step 7
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the three retaining screws on the motor assembly to a torque of 3.5 inch-pounds; ensure proper alignment to prevent damage and avoid over-tightening.
To detach the suction cup, depress the small plastic projection that maintains the airtight seal.
Detach the display assembly's suction cup.
To detach the suction cup, depress the small plastic projection that maintains the airtight seal.
Detach the display assembly's suction cup.
Step 8 | Opening up the phone
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four retaining screws securing the motor assembly to the gearbox housing, ensuring each is snug but not over-torqued to prevent damage.
Carefully detach the front panel assembly from the rear case by pivoting it outward, utilizing the phone's top edge as a fulcrum, starting at the home button end.
The front panel's upper edge incorporates multiple clips that function as a partial hinge.
Ensure the clips positioned directly beneath the rear case's upper border are properly aligned before proceeding with reassembly. Subsequently, move the front panel vertically, advancing it until its superior edge is level with the rear case's top edge.
Carefully detach the front panel assembly from the rear case by pivoting it outward, utilizing the phone's top edge as a fulcrum, starting at the home button end.
The front panel's upper edge incorporates multiple clips that function as a partial hinge.
Ensure the clips positioned directly beneath the rear case's upper border are properly aligned before proceeding with reassembly. Subsequently, move the front panel vertically, advancing it until its superior edge is level with the rear case's top edge.
Step 9
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four M4x8mm screws securing the fan assembly to the heatsink, ensuring a torque of no more than 0.5 Nm to prevent damage.
Carefully position the display at a roughly 90-degree angle, then secure it in an upright position using a support to prevent movement during the repair process.
If a suitable container is unavailable, a factory-sealed can of soda or similar drink can be used as a temporary substitute.
To avoid stressing the display's wiring during the repair process, secure the display with a rubber band.
Carefully position the display at a roughly 90-degree angle, then secure it in an upright position using a support to prevent movement during the repair process.
If a suitable container is unavailable, a factory-sealed can of soda or similar drink can be used as a temporary substitute.
To avoid stressing the display's wiring during the repair process, secure the display with a rubber band.
Step 10 | Removing the battery connector bracket screws
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the three retaining screws securing the fan assembly to the motor housing, ensuring each is snug but not over-tightened to avoid damaging the threads; observe torque specifications of 3.5 inch-pounds per screw.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the battery connector bracket by unscrewing the included fasteners.
A single screw with a 2.2 mm head diameter is required.
A screw with a 3.2-millimeter head diameter is required.
Carefully note the location of every screw during disassembly, as reassembly requires that each one be placed in its original position to prevent potential damage to the device.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the battery connector bracket by unscrewing the included fasteners.
A single screw with a 2.2 mm head diameter is required.
A screw with a 3.2-millimeter head diameter is required.
Carefully note the location of every screw during disassembly, as reassembly requires that each one be placed in its original position to prevent potential damage to the device.
Step 11
Detach the bracket securing the battery connector using a tri-point screwdriver, ensuring no damage occurs to surrounding components.
Step 12 | Disconnecting the battery connector
Carefully lift the battery connector away from its corresponding socket on the logic board, utilizing a plastic opening tool to avoid damage.
To avoid irreparable damage, focus your lifting force solely on the battery connector itself; applying pressure to the logic board socket risks fracturing the connector.
To avoid irreparable damage, focus your lifting force solely on the battery connector itself; applying pressure to the logic board socket risks fracturing the connector.
Step 13 | Removing the front panel assembly cable bracket screws
Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the cable bracket from the front panel assembly by unscrewing the five screws that hold it in place.
Use three screws, each measuring 1.2 millimeters.
A screw with a 1.7-millimeter head diameter is required.
A single screw, measuring 3.1 millimeters, is required.
Improper screw installation during reassembly can result in irreversible harm to the iPhone's logic board.
Use three screws, each measuring 1.2 millimeters.
A screw with a 1.7-millimeter head diameter is required.
A single screw, measuring 3.1 millimeters, is required.
Improper screw installation during reassembly can result in irreversible harm to the iPhone's logic board.
Step 14
Detach the cable bracket securing the front panel assembly wiring harness to the logic board.
Step 15
When proceeding with the following four actions, ensure that lifting force is applied solely to the cable connectors themselves, avoiding any stress on the corresponding sockets mounted to the logic board.
Carefully detach the front camera and sensor cable connector from its socket using a spudger or similar tool.
Carefully detach the front camera and sensor cable connector from its socket using a spudger or similar tool.
Step 16
Carefully detach the home button cable connector using a spudger or fingernail.
Step 17
Prior to either detaching or reattaching the cable in this procedure, ensure the battery is disconnected.
Carefully detach the display data cable connector by gently prying with a spudger or fingernail.
Should the display data cable become detached from its connector during reassembly, a blank screen or white lines may appear upon powering on the device; to resolve this, reattach the cable and restart the phone by disconnecting and reconnecting the battery connector.
Carefully detach the display data cable connector by gently prying with a spudger or fingernail.
Should the display data cable become detached from its connector during reassembly, a blank screen or white lines may appear upon powering on the device; to resolve this, reattach the cable and restart the phone by disconnecting and reconnecting the battery connector.
Step 18
Carefully separate the digitizer cable connector from its socket using the flat tool end of a spudger.
To avoid damaging the digitizer, ensure even pressure when attaching the digitizer cable connector by applying force to both ends, rather than the central portion, which could warp the component.
To avoid damaging the digitizer, ensure even pressure when attaching the digitizer cable connector by applying force to both ends, rather than the central portion, which could warp the component.
Step 19 | Separating front panel assembly and rear case
Detach the front panel assembly from the rear case.
Step 20 | Earpiece Speaker
Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the specified screws securing the earpiece speaker/front-facing camera bracket.
A screw with a 2.3 mm head diameter is required.
A single screw with a 3.0 mm diameter is required.
A screw with a 2.2 mm head diameter is required.
A screw with a 2.3 mm head diameter is required.
A single screw with a 3.0 mm diameter is required.
A screw with a 2.2 mm head diameter is required.
Step 21
Detach the bracket securing the earpiece speaker and front-facing camera from the front panel.
Step 22
Carefully extract the front camera assembly from its designated area within the front panel.
Step 23
Carefully maneuver the front-facing camera to provide clearance, then detach the earpiece speaker assembly from the front panel.
To prevent connection issues caused by contamination, avoid contact with speaker and cable contacts. Should contact occur, use a small amount of isopropyl alcohol to clean the affected areas, then allow several moments for complete evaporation.
To prevent connection issues caused by contamination, avoid contact with speaker and cable contacts. Should contact occur, use a small amount of isopropyl alcohol to clean the affected areas, then allow several moments for complete evaporation.
Step 24 | Front-Facing Camera and Sensor Cable
Carefully maneuver the front camera to avoid obstruction, then employ the tip of a spudger to gently lift the ambient-light sensor from its seating within the front panel.
Step 25
To reach the microphone, carefully lift the front camera assembly and its attached cable.
Step 26
Using gentle force, detach the sensor cable's microphone connector from the adhesive securing it to the front panel.
Step 27
Disconnect the front panel, then detach the front-facing camera and its associated cable.
Step 28 | Home Button
Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the home button bracket by unscrewing the two fasteners, each measuring 1.9 mm.
Step 29
Detach the front panel's home button bracket.
Step 30
Carefully leverage a spudger to lift the home button cable connector upwards, releasing it from its connection to the home button.
Step 31
Exercise extreme caution when handling the home button's surrounding rubber membrane, as its delicate nature makes it susceptible to tearing.
To ease separation, gently warm the home button membrane's adhesive using an iOpener, heat gun, or hair dryer.
Exert steady, even pressure with your fingertip on the home button’s face, pushing from the display assembly’s front surface to initiate separation of the membrane from the front panel.
Partially depress the home button; it's sufficient to dislodge one corner, allowing for separation with a spudger.
To ease separation, gently warm the home button membrane's adhesive using an iOpener, heat gun, or hair dryer.
Exert steady, even pressure with your fingertip on the home button’s face, pushing from the display assembly’s front surface to initiate separation of the membrane from the front panel.
Partially depress the home button; it's sufficient to dislodge one corner, allowing for separation with a spudger.
Step 32
Carefully separate the display from the device by using a spudger to gently lift the home button completely free.
Step 33
Gently detach the home button cable from the front panel's adhesive using a spudger tip.
To facilitate cable detachment, if initial attempts fail, gently warm the area with an iOpener or hair dryer to reduce adhesive bond strength, then retry separation, exercising caution to prevent cable damage.
To facilitate cable detachment, if initial attempts fail, gently warm the area with an iOpener or hair dryer to reduce adhesive bond strength, then retry separation, exercising caution to prevent cable damage.
Step 34
After completely freeing the adhesive, carefully detach the home button assembly from the front panel.
Before installing a replacement front panel, thoroughly clear any glass fragments adhering to the home button, as these fragments can damage the new display.
To facilitate reattachment of the home button bracket, discard the additional Phillips screw that might be pre-installed on the left side of the Home Button of your replacement part.
Before installing a replacement front panel, thoroughly clear any glass fragments adhering to the home button, as these fragments can damage the new display.
To facilitate reattachment of the home button bracket, discard the additional Phillips screw that might be pre-installed on the left side of the Home Button of your replacement part.
Step 35 | LCD and Digitizer
Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, detach the LCD shield plate from the front panel by unscrewing the fasteners that hold it in place.
A screw with a 1.7-millimeter head diameter is required.
Secure the component with three screws, each measuring 1.6 mm, positioned on both sides.
A screw with a 1.7-millimeter head diameter is required.
Secure the component with three screws, each measuring 1.6 mm, positioned on both sides.
Step 36
Carefully raise the LCD shield plate at its front-facing camera end a small amount.
The shield plate remains connected to the front panel via the adhesive securing the home button cable; complete removal is not possible at this stage.
The shield plate remains connected to the front panel via the adhesive securing the home button cable; complete removal is not possible at this stage.
Step 37
Using a spudger, carefully lift the home button cable away from the front panel by gently separating the shield plate.
Exercise extreme care when separating the home button cable, as it is delicate. Should you encounter any significant opposition during removal, cease the process immediately and use a hair dryer or iOpener to gently warm the adhesive, then resume peeling.
Carefully detach the LCD shield plate.
Exercise extreme care when separating the home button cable, as it is delicate. Should you encounter any significant opposition during removal, cease the process immediately and use a hair dryer or iOpener to gently warm the adhesive, then resume peeling.
Carefully detach the LCD shield plate.