iPhone 6s Wi-Fi Diversity Antenna Replacement
Using the instructions provided, substitute the iPhone 6s’s Wi-Fi diversity antenna.
Step 1 | SIM Tray
Begin the process by ensuring the 1.5mm Allen wrench is used to loosen the retaining screw securing the 3.2V regulator, taking care to avoid damaging the surrounding components and observing the polarity markings.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.
Apply force to release the tray from its housing.
Applying considerable pressure might be necessary.
Step 2
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully loosen the four screws securing the fan assembly, ensuring you maintain a firm grip on the assembly to prevent it from dropping, and be aware that the fan blades are fragile.Using the SIM eject tool or a similar small, pointed object, carefully depress the SIM tray release button located on the side of the iPhone to release and extract the SIM Card tray assembly.
Confirm the SIM card's alignment within the tray before sliding it back in, matching its position to the tray's design.
Confirm the SIM card's alignment within the tray before sliding it back in, matching its position to the tray's design.
Step 3 | Pentalobe Screws
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the retaining screw on the motor assembly to a torque of 3.5 Nm, ensuring you observe the warning regarding potential damage to the threads if overtightening occurs.To prevent a fire hazard or explosion due to accidental puncture, ensure the lithium-ion battery's charge level is below 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 appropriate tools, detach the two 3.4 mm P2 Pentalobe screws located along the iPhone's lower edge, positioning them on both sides of the Lightning connector.
To prevent electrical shock or damage, ensure the iPhone is completely de-energized prior to starting the repair process.
Using appropriate tools, detach the two 3.4 mm P2 Pentalobe screws located along the iPhone's lower edge, positioning them on both sides of the Lightning connector.
Step 4 | Anti-Clamp instructions
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 overtightened to avoid damaging the plastic; observe a torque limit of 6 in-lbs per screw.To simplify the subsequent opening process, the following instructions utilize the Anti-Clamp tool, a custom design; 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.
Affix two suction cups—one to the front surface and one to the rear—close to the lower edge of the iPhone, situated directly above the home button.
Apply vacuum by pressing the cups firmly against the surface you intend to work on.
To improve the Anti-Clamp's adherence if the iPhone's exterior feels excessively smooth, apply tape to the device's surface to increase friction.
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.
Affix two suction cups—one to the front surface and one to the rear—close to the lower edge of the iPhone, situated directly above the home button.
Apply vacuum by pressing the cups firmly against the surface you intend to work on.
To improve the Anti-Clamp's adherence if the iPhone's exterior feels excessively smooth, apply tape to the device's surface to increase friction.
Step 5
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 prevent damage; observe the torque limit of 3 in-lbs per screw.To secure the arms, advance the blue handle in the direction indicated.
Rotate the handle fully, completing a full 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 the Anti-Clamp device to function and permit several seconds of inactivity following each incremental adjustment, limiting each rotation to a maximum of 90 degrees.
Rotate the handle fully, completing a full 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 the Anti-Clamp device to function and permit several seconds of inactivity following each incremental adjustment, limiting each rotation to a maximum of 90 degrees.
Step 6 | Opening Procedure
Lacking an Anti-Clamp tool, proceed with the following three steps to utilize a suction handle.
Using a hair dryer or iOpener, gently warm the bottom edge of the iPhone’s casing with moderate heat for approximately 60 seconds.
Applying heat will loosen the adhesive that holds the display in place, facilitating separation.
Using a hair dryer or iOpener, gently warm the bottom edge of the iPhone’s casing with moderate heat for approximately 60 seconds.
Applying heat will loosen the adhesive that holds the display in place, facilitating separation.
Step 7
To access the 6s display, carefully release the adhesive strip encircling its edge; replacement adhesive strips should be prepared beforehand if desired. Functionality remains unaffected whether the adhesive is replaced or not.
Using a suction cup, secure its surface to the display assembly's lower left corner.
Avoid positioning the suction cup directly on the home button.
To facilitate suction cup attachment on a severely cracked display, apply a sheet of clear packing tape across the damage; if that proves ineffective, utilize a robust adhesive tape as a direct substitute for the suction cup. As a last resort, secure the suction cup directly to the fractured screen using superglue.
Using a suction cup, secure its surface to the display assembly's lower left corner.
Avoid positioning the suction cup directly on the home button.
To facilitate suction cup attachment on a severely cracked display, apply a sheet of clear packing tape across the damage; if that proves ineffective, utilize a robust adhesive tape as a direct substitute for the suction cup. As a last resort, secure the suction cup directly to the fractured screen using superglue.
Step 8
Apply steady, even force to lift the suction cup, generating a small separation between the front panel and the rear case.
Exercise caution and use steady, even pressure when installing the display assembly, as it requires a snug fit and is secured with adhesive.
To avoid display assembly damage, use minimal force when separating it from the rear case; the goal is to establish a narrow separation.
To ease separation of the display adhesive, apply warmth to the iPhone’s front surface with an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun until the exterior reaches a temperature just beyond comfortable touch.
Exercise caution and use steady, even pressure when installing the display assembly, as it requires a snug fit and is secured with adhesive.
To avoid display assembly damage, use minimal force when separating it from the rear case; the goal is to establish a narrow separation.
To ease separation of the display adhesive, apply warmth to the iPhone’s front surface with an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun until the exterior reaches a temperature just beyond comfortable touch.
Step 9
To initiate separation of the device housing, carefully insert a prying tool into the indentation located on the bottom surface of the display, positioned directly over the headphone jack.
Using a spudger, insert its flat side into the separation between the display and the back cover, positioning the insertion point immediately over the headphone jack.
Using a spudger, insert its flat side into the separation between the display and the back cover, positioning the insertion point immediately over the headphone jack.
Step 10
Using the spudger, gently increase the separation between the front panel assembly and the phone's main body.
Step 11
Using a spudger, carefully slide the flat tip into the gap located on the phone's left side, separating the display assembly from the rear case.
Using a spudger, carefully work along the phone's edge to loosen the adhesive bond and release the retaining clips.
Using a spudger, carefully work along the phone's edge to loosen the adhesive bond and release the retaining clips.
Step 12
Using the spudger, carefully reapply leverage to the lower edge of the device, the area previously separated.
Using a spudger, gently move it horizontally across the phone's lower border.
Using a spudger, gently move it horizontally across the phone's lower border.
Step 13
Using a spudger, carefully work along the right edge of the iPhone to release the adhesive bond and disengage the display clips.
Step 14
Carefully detach the display by employing the suction cup to release any remaining adhesive.
To prevent damage, limit the display's opening angle to a maximum of 90 degrees; the three cables connecting it to the top edge are susceptible to breakage if extended beyond their natural length.
To prevent damage, limit the display's opening angle to a maximum of 90 degrees; the three cables connecting it to the top edge are susceptible to breakage if extended beyond their natural length.
Step 15
To detach the suction cup, grasp the small projection located on its upper surface and lift, separating it from the front panel.
Step 16
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.
- Employing a careful touch, raise the display assembly by leveraging the front panel's top clips to act as a pivot, thus separating the phone's components.
- Carefully position the display at a 90-degree angle, then secure it in a supported position to prevent movement during the repair process.
- To avoid stressing the display's wiring during the repair process, secure it with a rubber band.
- As a temporary substitute, an unused, sealed can of soda can be employed to secure the display in place.
- If you intend to substitute fresh adhesive along the display's perimeter during reassembly, stop at this point.
- To ensure proper alignment during reassembly, position the camera-side edge of the screen body beneath the main body's edge. Then, guide the screen frame's hooks beneath the main body's rim, drawing them taut towards the camera end to facilitate cover closure and secure clipping.
- Ensure these clasps, which function as a substitute for a hinge, are positioned correctly beneath the phone's outer frame edge. This placement allows the screen to smoothly return to its closed position, resulting in a gentle, secure snap.
Step 17 | Battery Connector
Carefully tighten the M6 x 12mm bolt to a torque of 8 Nm using a 9.8 Nm torque wrench, ensuring the retaining clip remains securely positioned and observing the warning against over-tightening which could damage the housing.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the two screws—each measuring the same length—that hold the battery connector bracket in place.
Carefully note the location of every screw during disassembly, as reassembly requires placing each one in its original position to prevent iPhone damage.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the two screws—each measuring the same length—that hold the battery connector bracket in place.
- A screw with a 2.9 mm diameter is required.
- A screw with a 2.2-millimeter head diameter is required.
Carefully note the location of every screw during disassembly, as reassembly requires placing each one in its original position to prevent iPhone damage.
Step 18
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four M4x8 screws securing the fan assembly to the heatsink, ensuring a torque of 4.5 in-lbs to prevent damage.
Using a 5mm hex screwdriver, detach the bracket securing the battery connector.
Using a 5mm hex screwdriver, detach the bracket securing the battery connector.
Step 19
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 4.5 in-lbs to prevent damage.
Carefully separate the battery connector from the logic board by applying upward pressure with a spudger, ensuring the tool engages the connector's tip.
Carefully separate the battery connector from the logic board by applying upward pressure with a spudger, ensuring the tool engages the connector's tip.
Step 20
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 4.5 in-lbs to prevent damage.
To prevent unintended power-ups during the repair process, carefully detach the battery connector from its socket on the logic board, ensuring it remains disconnected.
To prevent unintended power-ups during the repair process, carefully detach the battery connector from its socket on the logic board, ensuring it remains disconnected.
Step 21 | Unfasten the display cable bracket
Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the four screws that fasten the display cable bracket in place.
- Use three screws, each measuring 1.2 millimeters.
- A screw with a 2.8 mm diameter is required.
Step 22
Using a T4 Torx screwdriver, detach the bracket securing the display cable.
Step 23
Carefully separate the front camera flex cable from its connector on the logic board by applying upward pressure with a spudger or a clean fingernail.
Step 24
Using a prying tool, carefully release the digitizer cable from its connection on the logic board by applying upward force.
To avoid potential digitizer damage or component bending, when reattaching the digitizer cable, apply pressure to opposing ends of the connector instead of the central area.
To avoid potential digitizer damage or component bending, when reattaching the digitizer cable, apply pressure to opposing ends of the connector instead of the central area.
Step 25
Prior to either detaching or reattaching the cable in this procedure, ensure the battery is disconnected.
Using a suitable tool, carefully lift the display cable vertically away from its connector on the logic board to release it.
Using a suitable tool, carefully lift the display cable vertically away from its connector on the logic board to release it.
Step 26
Carefully detach the display assembly, ensuring all connections are released.
If you intend to substitute fresh adhesive along the display's perimeter during reassembly, stop at this point.
If you intend to substitute fresh adhesive along the display's perimeter during reassembly, stop at this point.
Step 27 | Speaker
Carefully employ a spudger tip to separate and release the antenna cable connector from the logic board's lower edge.
Ensure the connector is properly positioned relative to the socket, then gently apply pressure with the spudger’s flat end until you hear a click indicating it’s secured; if the connection doesn't engage, verify the alignment and avoid applying undue force.
Ensure the connector is properly positioned relative to the socket, then gently apply pressure with the spudger’s flat end until you hear a click indicating it’s secured; if the connection doesn't engage, verify the alignment and avoid applying undue force.
Step 28
Carefully employ a spudger tip to release the Lightning connector ribbon cable from its connection on the logic board.
Step 29
When substituting the Lightning connector, the antenna cable can remain attached, allowing you to bypass the subsequent instruction; however, exercise extreme caution to avoid stressing the fragile antenna cable while repositioning the loudspeaker.
Carefully employ a spudger tip to separate and detach the antenna cable from its connector located close to the logic board's upper edge.
Carefully employ a spudger tip to separate and detach the antenna cable from its connector located close to the logic board's upper edge.
Step 30
To release the antenna cable, gently detach it from the phone's side, employing a spudger tip to disengage it from the securing clips.
To allow sufficient clearance for the cable's upward movement, slightly reduce the tightness of the Phillips screw that holds the logic board in place, enabling it to move and provide additional space.
Ensure this screw is tightened again when putting the component back together.
To ensure proper placement during reassembly, guide the antenna cable along the underside of the logic board's corner.
Following antenna cable rerouting, the SIM card tray can be reinstalled.
Should you encounter any impediment during movement, immediately cease and verify the antenna cable is not being obstructed by the tray.
To allow sufficient clearance for the cable's upward movement, slightly reduce the tightness of the Phillips screw that holds the logic board in place, enabling it to move and provide additional space.
Ensure this screw is tightened again when putting the component back together.
To ensure proper placement during reassembly, guide the antenna cable along the underside of the logic board's corner.
Following antenna cable rerouting, the SIM card tray can be reinstalled.
Should you encounter any impediment during movement, immediately cease and verify the antenna cable is not being obstructed by the tray.
Step 31
- Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the speaker from the rear case by unscrewing the designated fasteners.
- Use two screws, each measuring 2.6 millimeters.
- A 2.3 mm screw, potentially obscured by tape, is required.
- Ensure you use the 2.3 mm screw, distinguishing it from the previous screw to prevent incorrect assembly.
- A screw with a 3.0-millimeter diameter is required.
Step 32
Using a spudger with a flat tip, carefully slide it into the gap located along the speaker module's side, where it meets the device's casing.
Using a prying tool, carefully separate the speaker module from its housing, avoiding excessive force.
Carefully raise the speaker module, now detached, away from the device to fully extract it.
Step 33 | Wi-Fi Diversity Antenna
Carefully peel away the adhesive tape securing the antenna cable located along the speaker's perimeter.
Step 34
Detach the cable restraint located on the speaker's left-hand side.
Step 35
Using an iOpener, apply gentle warmth across the antenna to loosen the adhesive bond holding it in place on the speaker.
Carefully insert a plastic opening pick between the antenna and the speaker to release the adhesive bond.
Step 36
Detach the antenna assembly from the speaker unit.