iPhone 6 Power Button Cable Assembly Replacement
This guide details the procedure for swapping out the power button assembly cable, a component incorporating the mechanical power switch, camera flash functionality, and microphone.
Step 1 | Pentalobe Screws
To prevent a potential fire or explosion hazard from the lithium-ion battery during disassembly, ensure its charge level is reduced to less than 25% beforehand; a fully charged battery poses a significant risk of ignition if damaged.
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 | Anti-Clamp instructions
To simplify the subsequent disassembly, utilize the Anti-Clamp tool; otherwise, proceed directly 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.
Secure two suction cups, one to the front and one to the rear surface of the iPhone, placing them close to the lower edge and directly over the home button.
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 slick, 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.
Secure two suction cups, one to the front and one to the rear surface of the iPhone, placing them close to the lower edge and directly over the home button.
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 slick, apply adhesive tape to the device's surface.
Step 3
To secure the arms, advance the blue handle in the direction indicated.
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' hold and reposition the arms.
Once sufficient separation is achieved by the Anti-Clamp tool, slide a prying tool beneath the display panel.
To ensure adequate separation, reposition the handle by 90 degrees.
Allow several seconds of waiting time between each incremental tightening, limiting each rotation to a maximum of 90 degrees. Permit the Anti-Clamp feature and sufficient time to facilitate the process.
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' hold and reposition the arms.
Once sufficient separation is achieved by the Anti-Clamp tool, slide a prying tool beneath the display panel.
To ensure adequate separation, reposition the handle by 90 degrees.
Allow several seconds of waiting time between each incremental tightening, limiting each rotation to a maximum of 90 degrees. Permit the Anti-Clamp feature and sufficient time to facilitate the process.
Step 4 | Manual Opening Procedure
Lacking an Anti-Clamp tool, secure the front panel with a single suction cup for lifting.
Position a suction cup directly on the display surface, situated slightly higher than the home button's location.
Ensure a leakproof connection by firmly applying pressure to the cup against the screen's surface.
To facilitate suction cup attachment when the display has severe cracking, apply a sheet of clear packing tape across the damaged area; as an alternative, a robust adhesive tape can be used directly in place of the suction cup. Should neither of these methods prove effective, secure the suction cup to the fractured screen using superglue.
Position a suction cup directly on the display surface, situated slightly higher than the home button's location.
Ensure a leakproof connection by firmly applying pressure to the cup against the screen's surface.
To facilitate suction cup attachment when the display has severe cracking, apply a sheet of clear packing tape across the damaged area; as an alternative, a robust adhesive tape can be used directly in place of the suction cup. Should neither of these methods prove effective, secure the suction cup to the fractured screen using superglue.
Step 5
Using one hand to secure the iPhone, lift the suction cup vertically to gently create a small gap between the front panel and the rear enclosure.
Exercise caution and use steady, even pressure when installing the display assembly, as its tolerances are significantly less forgiving than those typically found in other electronics.
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 retaining clips, which may require using both the suction cup and a plastic opening tool.
Exercise caution and use steady, even pressure when installing the display assembly, as its tolerances are significantly less forgiving than those typically found in other electronics.
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 retaining clips, which may require using both the suction cup and a plastic opening tool.
Step 6
To detach the suction cup, depress the plastic projection to break the airtight seal.
Detach the display assembly's suction cup.
Detach the display assembly's suction cup.
Step 7 | Opening up the phone
Using the phone's top edge as a pivot point, carefully separate the front panel assembly from the rear case by gently prying outwards from the home button end.
The front panel's upper edge incorporates multiple clips that function as a partial hinge.
Ensure the clips located immediately beneath the rear case's upper border are properly positioned during reassembly, subsequently sliding the front panel upwards until its superior edge aligns perfectly with the rear case's top edge.
The front panel's upper edge incorporates multiple clips that function as a partial hinge.
Ensure the clips located immediately beneath the rear case's upper border are properly positioned during reassembly, subsequently sliding the front panel upwards until its superior edge aligns perfectly with the rear case's top edge.
Step 8
Carefully position the display at a roughly 90-degree angle, then secure it in place using a support to prevent movement during the repair process.
If a dedicated calibration tool is unavailable, a factory-sealed, unopened can of soda can be substituted, provided it is the specified volume.
To avoid stressing the display's wiring during the repair process, secure it with a rubber band.
If a dedicated calibration tool is unavailable, a factory-sealed, unopened can of soda can be substituted, provided it is the specified volume.
To avoid stressing the display's wiring during the repair process, secure it with a rubber band.
Step 9 | Removing the battery connector bracket screws
Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the battery connector bracket by unscrewing the included fasteners.
A single screw, measuring 2.2 millimeters, is required.
A single screw, measuring 3.2 millimeters, is required.
Carefully note the location of every screw during disassembly, as reassembly requires placing each one in its original position to prevent potential damage to the device.
A single screw, measuring 2.2 millimeters, is required.
A single screw, measuring 3.2 millimeters, is required.
Carefully note the location of every screw during disassembly, as reassembly requires placing each one in its original position to prevent potential damage to the device.
Step 10
Detach the bracket securing the battery connector using a tri-point screwdriver.
Step 11 | Disconnecting the battery connector
Carefully lift the battery connector away from its connection on the logic board, employing a plastic opening tool to avoid damage.
To avoid damaging the logic board, focus your prying action solely on the battery connector; applying force to the socket itself risks complete connector failure.
To avoid damaging the logic board, focus your prying action solely on the battery connector; applying force to the socket itself risks complete connector failure.
Step 12 | 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 mm diameter is required.
A single screw with a 3.1 mm diameter 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 mm diameter is required.
A single screw with a 3.1 mm diameter is required.
Improper screw installation during reassembly can result in irreversible harm to the iPhone's logic board.
Step 13
Detach the bracket securing the front panel assembly cable to the logic board.
Step 14
When proceeding with the following four steps, ensure that you lift solely on the cable connectors themselves, avoiding any upward force applied to the sockets they connect to on 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 15
Carefully detach the home button cable connector using a spudger or fingernail.
Step 16
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four M4x8mm screws securing the fan assembly to the heatsink, ensuring a torque of 4.5 in-lbs to prevent damage.
Prior to either detaching or reattaching the cable in this procedure, ensure the battery is disconnected.
Carefully detach the display data cable connector from its socket using a spudger or similar tool, like a fingernail.
Should the display data cable become detached from its connector during reassembly, powering on the device may produce a blank screen or display white lines; to resolve this, re-engage the cable with the connector and perform a power cycle, which is most reliably achieved by briefly disconnecting and then reconnecting the battery connector.
Prior to either detaching or reattaching the cable in this procedure, ensure the battery is disconnected.
Carefully detach the display data cable connector from its socket using a spudger or similar tool, like a fingernail.
Should the display data cable become detached from its connector during reassembly, powering on the device may produce a blank screen or display white lines; to resolve this, re-engage the cable with the connector and perform a power cycle, which is most reliably achieved by briefly disconnecting and then reconnecting the battery connector.
Step 17
Carefully align the 4mm diameter dowel pins with their corresponding holes in both the upper and lower chassis halves, then gently press the two sections together until fully seated, ensuring no gaps remain and avoiding damage to the pins.
Carefully separate the digitizer cable connector from its socket using the flat spudger.
To avoid potential digitizer damage or component bending, apply pressure to opposing ends of the digitizer cable connector during reconnection, rather than the central portion.
Carefully separate the digitizer cable connector from its socket using the flat spudger.
To avoid potential digitizer damage or component bending, apply pressure to opposing ends of the digitizer cable connector during reconnection, rather than the central portion.
Step 18 | Separating front panel assembly and rear case
Carefully align the 4mm diameter dowel pins with their corresponding holes in both the upper and lower chassis halves, then gently press the two sections together until they are flush, ensuring no gaps remain and avoiding damage to the pins.
Detach the front panel assembly from the rear case.
Detach the front panel assembly from the rear case.
Step 19 | SIM Card
Carefully align the 4mm hex key to the retaining screw, then use it to loosen the screw by a quarter turn, ensuring the screw and attached actuator remain held in place until the next step.
Using a SIM card eject tool or a straightened paperclip, gently push into the tiny aperture located on the SIM card tray to release it.
Apply force to release the tray from its housing.
Applying considerable pressure might be necessary.
Using a SIM card eject tool or a straightened paperclip, gently push into the tiny aperture located on the SIM card tray to release it.
Apply force to release the tray from its housing.
Applying considerable pressure might be necessary.
Step 20
Carefully align the 4mm diameter dowel pins with their corresponding holes in both the upper and lower chassis halves, then gently press the two sections together until they are flush, ensuring no gaps remain and avoiding any force that could damage the plastic components.
Using a SIM ejection tool or a small, sturdy paperclip, carefully extract the SIM card tray assembly from the iPhone.
Confirm the SIM card's alignment within the tray before sliding it back in, matching its position to the tray's design.
Using a SIM ejection tool or a small, sturdy paperclip, carefully extract the SIM card tray assembly from the iPhone.
Confirm the SIM card's alignment within the tray before sliding it back in, matching its position to the tray's design.
Step 21 | Logic Board
Carefully detach the Lightning connector assembly cable from its socket using the flat spudger, then maneuver it aside to avoid interference with the speaker.
Step 22
Carefully leverage the antenna cable connector away from its socket on the logic board using a spudger's tip.
Step 23
Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the upper cable bracket by unscrewing the included fasteners.
A screw with a diameter of 2.9 millimeters is required.
A screw with a 2.2-millimeter head diameter is required.
A screw with a diameter of 2.9 millimeters is required.
A screw with a 2.2-millimeter head diameter is required.
Step 24
Detach the iPhone's upper cable securing bracket.
Step 25
To avoid irreversible harm, carefully separate connectors by gently lifting the connector body itself, ensuring you do not apply force to the socket located on the logic board.
Employing the flat spudger tip, carefully disengage the power button and flash assembly cable connector from its socket.
Carefully detach the volume control cable connector from its corresponding socket on the logic board.
Employing the flat spudger tip, carefully disengage the power button and flash assembly cable connector from its socket.
Carefully detach the volume control cable connector from its corresponding socket on the logic board.
Step 26
Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the four screws securing the Wi-Fi antenna.
- A screw with a 1.5 mm head diameter is required.
- A screw with a 1.4-millimeter head diameter is required.
- Use two screws, each measuring 2.1 millimeters.
Step 27
Carefully detach the Wi-Fi antenna assembly from the device.
To prevent conductivity issues caused by skin oils, avoid direct hand contact with metal-to-metal interfaces; instead, utilize tweezers or gloves. Should contact occur, thoroughly clean affected areas with a degreaser, such as Windex or isopropyl alcohol, prior to reassembling the device.
To prevent conductivity issues caused by skin oils, avoid direct hand contact with metal-to-metal interfaces; instead, utilize tweezers or gloves. Should contact occur, thoroughly clean affected areas with a degreaser, such as Windex or isopropyl alcohol, prior to reassembling the device.
Step 28
Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the grounding bracket by unscrewing the pair of 1.6 mm screws securing it.
Step 29
Detach the iPhone's grounding bracket.
Step 30
Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the bracket that holds the angled logic board by unscrewing the screws holding it in place.
- A screw with a 2.6-millimeter head diameter is required.
- A single 1.3 mm screw is situated within the iPhone's upper sidewall, oriented horizontally.
Step 31
Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the angled bracket securing the logic board.
Step 32
Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the antenna interconnect cable from the logic board by unscrewing the single 1.2 mm screw that holds it in place.
Step 33
Carefully maneuver the antenna interconnect cable clear of the logic board by gently prying it upwards with a spudger.
Step 34
Employing the flat spudger tip, carefully disengage the camera cable connector by applying upward force to remove it from its socket on the logic board.
To prevent irreversible logic board damage, apply prying force exclusively to the connector, avoiding contact with the socket.
To allow access to the logic board, carefully maneuver the camera cable so it is positioned away from the work area.
To prevent irreversible logic board damage, apply prying force exclusively to the connector, avoiding contact with the socket.
To allow access to the logic board, carefully maneuver the camera cable so it is positioned away from the work area.
Step 35
Using the appropriate screwdriver, detach the logic board from the rear case by unscrewing the listed fasteners.
Use two Phillips head screws, each measuring 1.9 millimeters.
A screw with a 2.3 mm diameter is required.
Employ a standoff screwdriver or bit to extract standoff screws.
If a dedicated tool isn't available, a small flathead screwdriver can be substituted; however, exercise heightened care to prevent slippage and potential harm to nearby parts.
Use two Phillips head screws, each measuring 1.9 millimeters.
A screw with a 2.3 mm diameter is required.
Employ a standoff screwdriver or bit to extract standoff screws.
If a dedicated tool isn't available, a small flathead screwdriver can be substituted; however, exercise heightened care to prevent slippage and potential harm to nearby parts.
Step 36
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four M4x8 pan head screws securing the fan assembly to the heatsink, ensuring a torque of 4.0 to 5.0 in-lbs to prevent damage.
Gently raise the logic board's battery connector end a small amount—sufficient for a finger grip—by employing the flat spudger tip.
To prevent harm to components or connectors, use the spudger to carefully access the metal shields situated beneath the SIM card tray.
Gently raise the logic board's battery connector end a small amount—sufficient for a finger grip—by employing the flat spudger tip.
To prevent harm to components or connectors, use the spudger to carefully access the metal shields situated beneath the SIM card tray.
Step 37
Carefully align the 4mm diameter dowel pins with their corresponding holes in both the upper and lower chassis halves, then gently press the assemblies together until flush, ensuring no gaps exist and avoiding damage to the pins.
Carefully raise the logic board's battery connector to disengage it, then slide the assembly upwards to remove it from the rear case.
Exercise caution to prevent the logic board from being damaged by contact with any wires.
Carefully raise the logic board's battery connector to disengage it, then slide the assembly upwards to remove it from the rear case.
Exercise caution to prevent the logic board from being damaged by contact with any wires.
Step 38 | Power Button Cable Assembly
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four M4x8 socket head cap screws securing the motor assembly to the chassis, ensuring a torque of 4.5 Nm to prevent damage.
Carefully separate the bottom right corner of the battery from its adhesive backing by lifting the initial adhesive tab.
Exercise caution and avoid using sharp tools; damaging the lithium-ion battery presents a fire hazard and potential release of hazardous substances.
Carefully separate the bottom right corner of the battery from its adhesive backing by lifting the initial adhesive tab.
Exercise caution and avoid using sharp tools; damaging the lithium-ion battery presents a fire hazard and potential release of hazardous substances.
Step 39
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four retaining screws on the motor assembly to a torque of 3.5 inch-pounds, ensuring not to overtighten and potentially damage the threads.
Carefully detach the battery's adhesive strip by drawing it downwards, in the direction of the iPhone's base.
Avoid applying force directly to the battery or the lower assembly to prevent damage to the adhesive strip.
Gently draw the strip outward, permitting it to gradually disengage from the space between the battery and the rear case; pause pulling if you encounter greater friction, then proceed to the subsequent instruction.
Should the battery adhesive strips detach during removal, carefully gather any detached portions with your fingers or a tool having a flat, non-piercing edge, then proceed with pulling.
Should a battery adhesive strip tear during this process and become irretrievable, discard the remaining strip and continue with Step 44.
Carefully detach the battery's adhesive strip by drawing it downwards, in the direction of the iPhone's base.
Avoid applying force directly to the battery or the lower assembly to prevent damage to the adhesive strip.
Gently draw the strip outward, permitting it to gradually disengage from the space between the battery and the rear case; pause pulling if you encounter greater friction, then proceed to the subsequent instruction.
Should the battery adhesive strips detach during removal, carefully gather any detached portions with your fingers or a tool having a flat, non-piercing edge, then proceed with pulling.
Should a battery adhesive strip tear during this process and become irretrievable, discard the remaining strip and continue with Step 44.
Step 40
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four M4x8 pan head screws securing the fan assembly to the heatsink, ensuring a torque of 6 in-lbs to prevent damage.
As you encounter greater difficulty moving the adhesive strip, carefully guide it along the battery's lower right edge.
Gently draw the adhesive tab vertically, moving it away from the battery’s right side, permitting the adhesive strip to gradually disengage from the space between the battery and the iPhone’s rear enclosure until it is fully detached.
To prevent damage or detachment, ensure the adhesive strip remains clear of the battery connector during installation.
As you encounter greater difficulty moving the adhesive strip, carefully guide it along the battery's lower right edge.
Gently draw the adhesive tab vertically, moving it away from the battery’s right side, permitting the adhesive strip to gradually disengage from the space between the battery and the iPhone’s rear enclosure until it is fully detached.
To prevent damage or detachment, ensure the adhesive strip remains clear of the battery connector during installation.
Step 41
- Carefully separate the adhesive layer on the battery's bottom left edge by lifting the second tab.
Carefully lift the battery's adhesive tab, separating it from the battery surface, enabling the adhesive strip to gradually detach from the space between the battery and the rear case.
Once you sense a rise in the force needed to draw the adhesive tab further, cease the pulling action.
Step 42
- As you encounter greater difficulty moving the adhesive strip, carefully guide it along the battery's lower left edge.
To prevent damage, ensure the adhesive strip remains clear of the battery's corner edges during installation.
Gently draw the adhesive tab vertically, moving it away from the left side of the battery, permitting the adhesive strip to gradually release from the space between the battery and the iPhone’s rear enclosure, until the strip is fully detached.
Having detached both adhesive strips without issue, proceed directly to Step 46, bypassing the subsequent two instructions.
Should the battery adhesive strips detach and remain inaccessible during the repair, proceed to the subsequent instruction.
Step 43
To free a battery adhered to the rear case after adhesive strip failure, apply heat using an iOpener or a hair dryer, focusing on the area immediately behind the battery.
Step 44
- Using a plastic card, carefully slide it between the battery and the device's chassis, working along the battery's edge to reach the logic board.
To prevent battery damage and potential release of hazardous chemicals, maintain a consistently flat profile of the card during handling.
Apply focused pressure across multiple areas of the card as needed to sever the adhesive bond securing the battery.
Step 45
Completely eliminate any remaining adhesive residue before proceeding to detach the iPhone's battery.
To ensure proper installation, consult these instructions and replace the battery's adhesive strips during reinstallation.
Step 46
Carefully peel away the adhesive tape securing the screw on the upper left side of the rear camera assembly.
Step 47
Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, detach the specified screws from the camera bracket located on the rear of the device.
A screw with a 1.5 mm head diameter is required.
A screw with a 2.1-millimeter head diameter is required.
A screw with a 1.5 mm head diameter is required.
A screw with a 2.1-millimeter head diameter is required.
Step 48
Detach the bracket securing the rear camera assembly.
Step 49
Detach the antenna interconnect cable from the rear case, exercising caution.
Step 50
Carefully detach the rear camera assembly from the iPhone.
Step 51
Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, detach the flash bracket by unscrewing the 1.2 mm screw that holds it in place.
Step 52
Detach the flash bracket, a component affixed to the rear case.
Step 53
Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, detach the power button bracket by unscrewing its two 2.2 mm screws.
Step 54
Carefully leverage the flash and microphone assemblies upward from their openings in the rear case using a spudger tip, applying gentle pressure.
To remove parts bonded with strong adhesive, carefully lift them away from the back cover using tweezers.
To remove parts bonded with strong adhesive, carefully lift them away from the back cover using tweezers.
Step 55
Carefully lift the flash, microphone, and power button assembly's cable from the back of the device housing, initiating the process at the connector.
Carefully remove the cable's outer jacket, paying close attention to the delicate, smaller terminations at each end.
Disconnect the cable linking the flash, microphone, and power button assembly to the device.
Carefully remove the cable's outer jacket, paying close attention to the delicate, smaller terminations at each end.
Disconnect the cable linking the flash, microphone, and power button assembly to the device.