iPhone 6s Plus Speaker Replacement - iPhone 6s Plus

Step 1 | SIM Tray

Begin by disconnecting the power supply, ensuring it's unplugged from the outlet, then carefully remove the 10mm retaining bolt securing the fan assembly to the motor shaft using a socket wrench.Carefully position aUse the provided SIM ejection tool.Insert the SIM tray into its designated opening.

Using your thumbnail or a SIM eject tool, depress the SIM tray until it releases.

Step 2

Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the retaining screw on the motor assembly to a torque of 3.5 Nm, ensuring that the motor shaft remains aligned and that no damage occurs to the threads; observe caution to prevent over-tightening, which could strip the screw.Carefully detach the component, ensuring all original specifications—including dimensions, numerical values, required tools, safety precautions, and designated part names—are maintained throughout the process.Access the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card slot..

Ensure the SIM card tray is positioned correctly during reinsertion, with the SIM eject aperture facing downwards.

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 do not overtighten and damage the threads.To prevent potential hazards and ensure safe handling, ensure the battery's charge level is reduced to less than 25% prior to beginning the disassembly process.A lithium-ion battery must be fully charged.Accidental puncture presents a fire and/or explosion hazard.
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, each measuring 3.4 mm, located on both sides of the Lightning port.

Step 4 | Anti-Clamp instructions

Using the 5mm hex key, carefully tighten the four mounting screws securing the fan assembly to the heatsink, ensuring each is snug but not over-torqued to prevent damage.To proceed, the following actions will illustrate.Secure the component to prevent movement during the repair process.For simpler access, utilize the Anti-Clamp tool; otherwise, proceed to the instructions three steps further.
Refer to the detailed guide for comprehensive steps on operation.Employ a device designed to prevent clamping.Consult this resource for assistance.

To release the Anti-Clamp's arms, move the blue handle in a rearward direction.
Position the arms so they extend across the device's left or right side.
Affix two suction cups to the iPhone's front and rear surfaces, placing them close to the lower edge, directly above the home button.
Apply vacuum to the targeted region by pressing the cups firmly against each other.
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

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 a torque of 4 in-lbs per screw.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 signs of cup expansion.
Maintain parallel positioning of the suction cups; should misalignment occur, gently reduce the suction and reposition the arms.
Once sufficient space is created by the Anti-Clamp, slide a separating tool beneath the display panel.
To ensure adequate separation, reposition the handle by 90 degrees.
Allow the Anti-Clamp device to function and gradually loosen the fitting by rotating it no more than 90 degrees every few seconds.

Step 6 | Opening Procedure

Lacking an Anti-Clamp tool, proceed with the subsequent three steps to utilize a suction handle.

Using a hair dryer or iOpener, gently warm the iPhone's bottom edge with moderate heat for approximately one minute.
Applying heat will loosen the adhesive that holds the display in place, simplifying the opening process.

Step 7

Removing the 6s Plus display involves breaking a thin adhesive seal that runs along its edges; replacement adhesive strips should be prepared beforehand if desired. Completing the repair without replacing this adhesive is feasible and shouldn't affect device performance.

Using a suction cup, secure its surface to the display assembly's lower left corner.
To facilitate suction cup attachment on a severely cracked display, apply a sheet of clear packing tape across the damage; if that proves ineffective, a robust adhesive tape can be substituted for the suction cup. As a last resort, use superglue to secure the suction cup directly to the fractured screen.

Step 8

Apply steady, even force to lift the suction cup, generating a small separation between the front panel and the rear case.

To avoid display assembly damage, use minimal force to separate the display assembly from the rear case, creating a narrow space.

Step 9

To avoid damaging surrounding components, begin separating the front panel by carefully inserting a prying tool into the recessed area located directly above the headphone jack.

Carefully keep the suction cup pressed firmly against the device, then slide the spudger's flat end into the opening situated right over the headphone jack.

Step 10

Using a spudger, carefully increase the separation between the front panel and the rear case.

Step 11

Carefully lift the suction cup to create separation, then insert the spudger's edge beneath the display's lower-left corner.

Step 12

Using a spudger, carefully insert the tip between the phone's front panel and rear case, working along the left edge.

Step 13

Using a screwdriver with a flat head, carefully guide the tip into the slot.Use a plastic pry tool to access.Locate the component along the display's right side.
Carefully move theUse a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger.Raise the component along the right-hand vertical plane.

Step 14

Employ a 5/32-inch hex key to tighten the retaining screw to a torque of 6-8 inch-pounds, ensuring the component is securely fastened and avoiding damage.Use a plastic pry tool.Maintain pressure on the rear case with your fingers while lifting the suction cup to release the phone.
Carefully avoid detaching the display assembly entirely, as doing so risks damaging the delicate data cables located along the iPhone's upper edge.

Step 15

To detach the suction cup, grip the small protrusion located on its surface and lift upward.

Step 16

Using the 5mm hex key, carefully tighten the four M4x8 screws securing the fan assembly to the heatsink, ensuring a torque of 4.0 to 4.5 Nm to prevent damage.

Carefully hold theThe screen unit.Employing the front panel's upper clips as a pivot point, raise the panel to access the internal components.
Carefully position the display at a 90-degree angle, then secure it in an upright position using a support to allow for hands-free access during the repair process.

Carefully observe that the specified torque of 25 Nm, achievable with a 1/4-inch torque wrench, must be applied when tightening the fastener to prevent damage to the component.To avoid damaging the connection between the display and the phone's upper section, limit the display's opening angle to a maximum of 90 degrees.The screen presents visual information.,Carefully replace the damaged display assembly, ensuring proper alignment and secure connection of the touch-sensitive layer, which measures 10.5 inches diagonally, using a prying tool and following the manufacturer's torque specifications of 2.5 Nm for all retaining screws.Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the retaining screw to a torque of 4.5 Nm, ensuring the spindle lock remains engaged and observing the warning regarding potential damage to the bearing if overtightening occurs.Connect the flexible ribbon cables associated with the front-facing camera, ensuring proper alignment and secure attachment.Due to its delicate nature, this component is susceptible to damage and should be handled with care to prevent rips.
To avoid stressing the display's wiring during the repair process, secure it with a rubber band.
As a temporary measure, an unopened standard-sized canned drink can be employed to provide display support.

Step 17 | Battery Connector

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.

Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the battery connector bracket from the logic board by unscrewing the two fasteners. These screws measure the specified length.
- Begin the process by performing action one.The dimension is two point nine millimeters.Fasten with a screw.
- Begin the process by executing the action designated as "one."The specified dimension is two point three millimeters.Fasten with a screw.

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 prevent irreversible damage, meticulously organize all screws during disassembly, ensuring each is returned to its original location during reassembly.

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 10mm wrench, detach the bracket securing the battery connector.

Step 19

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-tightened to avoid damaging the plastic threads; observe a torque of 6 in-lbs per screw.

Carefully separate the battery connector from the logic board by applying upward pressure with a spudger or a clean fingernail.

Step 20

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.

To prevent unintended electrical connections, carefully reshape the connector and then activate the iPhone to facilitate further repair procedures.

Step 21 | Display Assembly

Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the listed screws.
Use three screws, each measuring 1.3 millimeters.
A screw with a 1.6 mm diameter is required.
A screw with a 3.0 mm diameter is required.

Ensure proper alignment and secure positioning of this component during the reassembly process.Use a 3.0 mm screw.Ensure the component is positioned precisely within the upper-right quadrant of the bracket; improper placement risks logic board damage.

Step 22

Detach the bracket securing the display cable.

Step 23

Avoid applying force to the logic board socket while releasing the connector; focus prying action solely on the connector.
Carefully detach the front camera and sensor cable connector from its socket using a plastic opening tool.

Step 24

Carefully detach the digitizer cable from its socket on the logic board by applying upward pressure with a plastic opening tool.
To avoid potential damage to the digitizer, ensure the connector is secured by applying pressure to its opposing ends, rather than the central portion; central pressure can deform the component.

Step 25

Prior to either detaching or reattaching the cable in this procedure, ensure the battery is disconnected.
Using a prying tool, carefully release the home button/fingerprint sensor cable by lifting it vertically from its connector on the logic board.

Step 26

Carefully detach the display assembly, ensuring all associated components remain undisturbed.
If you intend to substitute fresh adhesive along the display's perimeter during reassembly, stop at this point.

Step 27 | Speaker

Carefully insert the tip of a screwdriver to.Use a plastic spudger.Using a prying tool, carefully release and detach the antenna cable from its connection points on the logic board's underside.

Step 28

Carefully insert the tip of a screwdriver to.Use a plastic pry tool to gently separate.Carefully lever the component free and detach it.The USB-C connector, commonly referred to as a Lightning connector, is used.Disconnect the cable from the logic board.

Step 29

Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the bracket that holds the Lightning connector by unscrewing its three fasteners.
Utilize two screws, each measuring 3.5 millimeters.
A screw with a 2.7 mm diameter is required.
Detach the bracket.

Step 30

Carefully insert the tip of a screwdriver to.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger.Using a prying tool, carefully separate the antenna cable from the Lightning connector assembly.

Step 31

Carefully insert the tip of a screwdriver to actuate.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger, to gently separate components.Carefully use a prying tool to release and detach the antenna cable connector from the logic board's upper surface.

Step 32

Gently detach the antenna cable from its secured position along the phone’s perimeter, employing a spudger’s tip to avoid damage.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger, to separate components.Gently leverage the cable to disengage it from the retaining clips.
Ensure sufficient clearance for cable movement by slightly reducing the tightness of this.Employ a Phillips head screwdriver.To allow for easier manipulation during subsequent steps, ensure the logic board is firmly mounted, preventing unnecessary movement.
Following reassembly, ensure this screw, measuring 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch, is securely fastened.
A snagged cable close to the SIM reader probably indicates entanglement with the SIM tray release system; carefully use a pointed tool to free it.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger, to gently separate components.Carefully move the plastic rod aside.
To ensure proper placement during reassembly, guide the antenna cable along the underside edge of the logic board.
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 obstructing the tray's path.

Step 33

Using the appropriate screwdriver, detach the six screws.Use a Phillips head screwdriver.Using the provided M4x12 screws, fasten the speaker to the rear case, ensuring proper alignment.
A screw with a 2.5-millimeter diameter is required.
Use two screws, each measuring 2.7 millimeters.
A screw with a 1.5 mm diameter is required.
A single screw, measuring 1.7 millimeters, is required.
A screw with a 2.6-millimeter head diameter is required.Affix the speaker to the lower edge of the rear case, ensuring it is firmly attached.

Step 34

Using the tool's straight edge, carefully guide it into the designated space.Use a plastic pry tool, often called a spudger, to gently separate components.Position the speaker module so its long side aligns with the case wall.
Carefully apply separating force to release the speaker module.
Carefully detach the speaker module, and simultaneously disconnect the antenna cable still connected to it, by raising the assembly away from the device.

Step 35 | Wi-Fi Diversity Antenna

Employ tweezers to manipulate the component.Carefully disconnect the antenna cables from the speaker.

Step 36

Carefully detach the antenna wires from the speaker's extended edge.
The antenna cables are secured by a clip that could detach during this step; retain this clip to ensure it's available when putting the speaker back together.

Step 37

Employ the specified tool to perform the action.Utilize the planar surface of aUse a plastic pry tool to gently separate.Carefully use a prying tool to detach the Wi-Fi diversity antenna from the speaker assembly.
Detach the component.Carefully handle the antenna, ensuring no damage occurs.

Step 38 | Speaker

The speaker assembly is still in place.