iPhone 6s Plus Taptic Engine Replacement - iPhone 6s Plus

Step 1 | Pentalobe Screws

To prevent damage, ensure you have all necessary tools and a clean, well-lit workspace before beginning the iPhone disassembly process.

To prevent fire or explosion hazards from puncture, ensure the lithium-ion battery's charge level remains below 25% before proceeding.
To prevent electrical shock or damage to components, 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 2 | Anti-Clamp instructions

To simplify the opening process, the following steps illustrate the use of the Anti-Clamp, a specialized tool developed for this purpose.

If the Anti-Clamp is not in use, proceed to the instructions located three steps further in this guide for a different approach.
Refer to the accompanying 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 extend across the device's left or right side.
To secure the device, place one 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 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 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 reduce suction and reposition the arms.

Step 4 | Opening Procedure

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

Using a hair dryer or iOpener, direct gentle warmth toward the phone's bottom edge for approximately one minute.
Applying heat will loosen the adhesive that holds the display in place, simplifying the opening process.

Step 5

Carefully separating the 6s Plus display will release a narrow adhesive band that runs along its edges.

New adhesive strips should be on hand if you choose to substitute them; the repair can be finished without replacement, and operational performance should remain unchanged.

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 layer of clear packing tape across the damage; as an alternative, utilize a robust adhesive tape directly. Should these methods prove ineffective, secure the suction cup to the fractured screen with superglue.

Step 6

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

Excessive force during this step risks display assembly damage; instead, use minimal pressure to achieve a slight separation between the display assembly and the rear case.

Step 7

To avoid damaging surrounding components, begin separating the front panel by carefully inserting a prying tool into the recess located directly over the headphone jack.
Carefully keep the suction cup pressed firmly against the device, then slide the spudger's flat end into the opening situated just over the headphone jack.

Step 8

Using a spudger, gently increase the space separating the front panel from the rear case.

Step 9

Carefully lift the suction cup while simultaneously moving the edge of theUse a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger.Locate the display's lower left edge.

Step 10

Carefully insert the tool's end.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger.Carefully maneuver along the left-hand edge of the device, working within the space separating the front panel assembly from the rear case.

Step 11

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

Step 12

Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to loosen the retaining bolt, ensuring you apply steady pressure to prevent damage to the threaded shaft and observe the torque specification of 12 Nm as indicated in the service manual.Use a plastic pry tool.Maintain pressure on the rear case while lifting with the suction cup to release the phone.
Carefully detach the display from its mounting points, but leave it connected to the system.Carefully avoid applying excessive force to the display's upper edge, as this could harm the data cables that connect to the display.

Step 13

To detach the suction cup, grasp the small protrusion located on its surface and lift upwards.

Step 14

Using the upper front panel's clips as a pivot point, carefully raise the display assembly to separate it from the phone's body.
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.
To prevent damage, limit the display's opening angle to a maximum of 90 degrees, as it remains connected to the phone's upper section via the delicate display, digitizer, and front camera cables, which are prone to tearing.
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 provide the necessary support for the display.

Step 15 | Battery Connector

Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the battery connector bracket from the logic board by unscrewing the two fasteners. These screws measure the specified length.
A screw with a 2.9 mm diameter is required.
A screw with a 2.3 mm head diameter is required.

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

Step 16

Using a 1/4-inch wrench, detach the bracket securing the battery connector.

Step 17

Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to loosen the retaining bolt, ensuring you maintain a firm grip and prevent slippage to avoid potential injury.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger, to gently separate components.Carefully detach the battery connector from the logic board by applying upward pressure with a clean fingernail or similar tool, ensuring it disengages directly.

Step 18

To prevent unintended activation, reshape the connector and then activate the iPhone to allow continued operation during the repair process.

Step 19 | Taptic Engine

Take out these components.Use a Phillips head screwdriver.Secure the Taptic Engine cable by positioning it beneath the bracket.
Use two screws, each measuring 3.5 millimeters.
A screw with a 2.7 mm head diameter is required.

Step 20

Carefully detach the component, ensuring no damage occurs.Secure the Taptic Engine cable with its bracket..

Step 21

Carefully detach theThe device incorporates a Taptic Engine.Carefully detach the flex cable from the Lightning Connector flex cable's socket.

Step 22

Detach the pair of components specified.Use a Phillips head screwdriver.:
A single screw with a diameter of 3.1 millimeters is required.
A screw with a 2.1 mm head diameter is required.

Step 23

Carefully detach the component, ensuring all specified dimensions and numerical values remain unaltered, and utilizing the designated tools while observing all safety precautions and part names.The haptic feedback actuator is referred to as the Taptic Engine..