iPhone 6s Plus Volume Control Button Covers Replacement - iPhone 6s Plus

Step 1 | Pentalobe Screws

To prevent potential hazards and ensure safe disassembly, ensure the battery's charge level is reduced to less than 25% prior to beginning the iPhone teardown process.A lithium-ion battery must be fully charged.A puncture can result in fire and/or explosion.
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 2 | Anti-Clamp instructions

For those utilizing the Anti-Clamp tool, the following two actions detail its use to simplify the opening process; otherwise, proceed directly to the instructions three steps further down for an alternative 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 either the left or right side of the iPhone.
Affix the suction cups to the iPhone's front and rear surfaces, placing them close to the lower edge, directly above 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 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, and stop when you observe the cups beginning to expand.
Maintain parallel positioning of the suction cups; should misalignment occur, gently release the suction cups' grip and reposition the arms.
Once sufficient space is created 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 and permit several seconds of inactivity following each incremental adjustment, limiting each rotation to a maximum of 90 degrees.

Step 4 | 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 lower 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, simplifying the opening process.

Step 5

Removing the 6s Plus display releases a perimeter adhesive strip; replacement adhesive strips should be prepared beforehand if desired. Functionality remains unaffected whether the adhesive is replaced or not.
Using a suction cup, secure the lower left portion of the display assembly.
To facilitate suction cup attachment on a severely cracked display, apply a sheet of clear packing tape across the damage; as an alternative, a robust adhesive tape can be substituted for the suction cup. Should neither of these methods prove effective, secure the suction cup directly to the fractured screen using superglue.

Step 6

Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the three retaining screws on the motor assembly to a torque of 4 in-lbs, ensuring not to overtighten and potentially strip the threads.

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 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, ensuring not to overtighten and potentially strip the threads; observe caution to avoid pinching fingers.

To avoid damage, begin separating the front panel using a prying tool inserted into the recessed area situated directly over the headphone jack.
Using continued suction with the cup, carefully slide the spudger's flat end into the separation between components, positioning it just over the headphone jack.

Step 8

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 strip the threads; observe caution to prevent damage to the motor windings.

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

Step 9

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 strip the threads.Carefully lift the suction cup straight upwards while simultaneously guiding the edge of theUse a spudger.Locate the area situated beneath the display's lower left edge.

Step 10

Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four M4x8 screws securing the fan assembly to the heatsink, ensuring a torque of no more than 0.5 Nm to prevent damage.Carefully insert the tool's end into the designated space.Use a plastic pry tool to gently separate.Carefully maneuver along the left-hand edge of the device, working in the space separating the front panel assembly from the rear case.

Step 11

Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four M4x8 screws securing the fan assembly to the heatsink, ensuring a torque of no more than 0.5 Nm to prevent damage.Using a screwdriver with a flat head, carefully slide the tip into the slot.Use a spudger.Locate the display's right side.

Using a spudger, gently insert the tool's edge along the right-hand vertical plane.

Step 12

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 prevent damage; observe a torque of 6 in-lbs per screw.Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to loosen the retaining bolt, ensuring you maintain a firm grip and apply even pressure to prevent damage to the bolt head, and then carefully remove the component.Use a plastic pry tool.Maintain pressure on the rear case with your fingers while lifting the suction cup to release the phone.To prevent electric shock or damage to the unit, ensure the power cord is disconnected from the outlet and the device is powered off before proceeding with any maintenance or repairs.Carefully detach the display; complete removal risks damaging the data cables located along the iPhone's upper edge.

Step 13

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 prevent damage; refer to the parts list for identification of these screws.To detach the suction cup, grasp the small protrusion on its surface and lift upwards.

Step 14

Carefully align the 4mm hex key to the setscrew, ensuring it engages fully, then gradually tighten the setscrew to a torque of 1.5 Nm using the hex key, observing caution to avoid over-tightening.Employing the upper front panel's retaining clips as a pivot point, carefully raise the display assembly to separate it from the chassis.

Carefully position the screen so it forms an approximate 90-degree angle with the device body.
To allow for hands-free operation during the repair process, secure the phone in an upright position using a stable support.

To prevent electrical shock or damage to the unit, disconnect the power cord from the outlet and allow the capacitor to fully discharge before proceeding with any internal adjustments or repairs, as it may hold a charge of up to 350 volts.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 display cable, digitizer cable, and front camera cable, all of which are susceptible 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 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four M4x8 screws securing the fan assembly to the heat sink, ensuring a torque of 4.0 to 5.0 in-lbs to prevent damage.Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the battery connector bracket from the logic board by unscrewing the two fasteners.

Begin the process by executing the action designated as "One."The specified 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.

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

Step 16

Carefully align the 4mm hex key to the setscrew, ensuring it engages fully with the threaded portion, and then rotate the key counterclockwise until the setscrew is disengaged, allowing the spindle to be removed from the motor assembly; observe caution to prevent damage to the spindle or motor during this process.Using a 10mm socket 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 avoid excessive force to prevent damage to the bolt head.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger.Use a clean fingernail or a similar tool to detach the battery connector from the logic board, ensuring it’s lifted vertically.

Step 18

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

Step 19 | Display Assembly

Detach the listed components.Use a Phillips head screwdriver.:
- A quantity of three is required.One point three millimeters.Secure with screws.
- Begin the process by executing the action designated as "one."One point six millimeters.Fasten with a screw.
- Begin the process by executing action number one.A measurement of three point zero millimeters.Fasten with a screw.
Carefully position this component during reassembly.Use a screw with a diameter of 3.0 millimeters.Ensure the component is positioned precisely within the upper-right quadrant of the bracket; improper placement risks logic board damage.

Step 20

Using a T4 Torx screwdriver, detach the bracket securing the display cable.

Step 21

Avoid applying force to the logic board socket while releasing the connector; focus solely on the connector's release mechanism.
Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to loosen the retaining bolt, ensuring you maintain a firm grip and avoid damaging the bolt head, then carefully remove the component.Use a plastic pry tool.Carefully detach the connector securing the front camera and its associated sensor cable.

Step 22

Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to loosen the fastener, ensuring you apply consistent pressure to avoid damaging the retaining clip and following all safety precautions outlined in section 4.2 regarding potential pinch points.Use a plastic pry tool.Carefully separate the digitizer cable from its socket on the logic board by applying upward force.
To ensure proper alignment and prevent damage, apply pressure to opposing ends of the digitizer cable connector during reconnection; avoid central pressure, as this may warp the component.Inspect the digitizer for cracks, delamination, or other physical imperfections, noting any areas exhibiting signs of compromise..

Step 23

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 applying upward pressure to detach it from its connector on the logic board.

Step 24

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.

Step 25 | Remove the stretch-release adhesive

Employ the specified tool to perform the action.Employ fine-tipped pliers or similar precision instruments.Carefully use a tool or your fingertips to lift the black pull tab from one of the adhesive strips.
To prevent hazardous chemical leakage or fire risk, ensure your tool does not damage the battery’s structure, avoiding punctures or bends.

Step 26

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 in-lbs to prevent damage.

Carefully draw the adhesive strip outward, maintaining a shallow angle and allowing ample time for it to separate completely from beneath the battery.
Employing your fingers or a tool with a rounded, non-sharp edge, carefully recover any detached sections of the adhesive strip.Employ fine-tipped pliers or similar precision instruments.Maintain a steady pulling force, ensuring you do not use leverage to lift beneath the battery.
To aid in adhesive strip removal, the pull-tabs can be secured to a spudger.
Apply the same procedure to each of the remaining adhesive strips.
Should the underlying adhesive fail and become irretrievable during battery removal, proceed to the subsequent procedure.

Step 27 | How to remove a stuck battery

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 assist with battery removal if difficulties persist, carefully introduce a small quantity of isopropyl alcohol—ensure it's at least 90% concentration—beneath the battery's edge, specifically targeting the region where the adhesive strip(s) have failed.
Angle the device upwards, ensuring the isopropyl alcohol moves across the adhesive strip.
Maintain pressure for a duration of 60 to 120 seconds, enabling the isopropyl alcohol to dissolve the adhesive bond.
Carefully lift the battery from its compartment using a plastic opening pick or the broad, flat edge of a spudger, applying gentle force.

Step 28

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.

Disconnect the power source by detaching the battery.
Carefully slide the protective plastic covering off the new battery, ensuring you don't snag or damage the ribbon cable during removal.
To prevent damage, ensure any residual alcohol solution is completely removed by wiping with a clean cloth or by permitting full evaporation before proceeding with the new battery installation.
To guarantee correct positioning within its designated space, briefly plug the battery connector back into the logic board socket prior to securing the new battery.
Secure the battery in place, then sever its electrical connection before proceeding with the remaining assembly steps.
To secure a battery lacking factory-applied adhesive, follow the instructions in this guide to install replacement adhesive strips.
Following reassembly, execute a complete system reset to proactively avoid potential problems and streamline any subsequent diagnostic procedures.

Step 29 | Volume Control Cable

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.

Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the two screws, each measuring 2.7 mm, which secure the bracket positioned above the audio control cable.

Step 30

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 in-lbs to prevent damage.

Detach the bracket securing the audio control cable.

Step 31

Carefully detach the audio control flex cable from the connector located on the logic board.

Step 32

To access the screw holding the cellular antenna in place on the back cover, carefully peel away the round adhesive label.

Step 33

Detach the specified trio.Employ a Phillips head screwdriver.:
A screw with a 2.7 mm diameter is required.
A screw with a 1.7-millimeter head diameter is required.
A screw with a 1.3-millimeter head diameter is required.

Step 34

To access the screw that fastens the audio control cable to the rear case, raise the cellular antenna, keeping it positioned but not detaching it.

Step 35

Using the appropriate tool, detach the three screws.Use a Phillips screwdriver with a 2.4-millimeter tip.Position the audio control cable bracket atop the audio control cable.

Step 36

Carefully separate the volume control flex cable from the rear case housing using the flat spudger.

Step 37

Carefully disconnect the flex cable that manages volume control.
Two distinct components are joined together using a ribbon cable to form the cable assembly.Adjust the audio level using the designated buttons.Employ a silent switch.

Step 38 | Volume Control Button Covers

Apply slight, controlled pressure to theDust caps protecting the volume adjustment buttonsCarefully disengage them from their designated recesses on the back cover.

Step 39

Detach the two protective caps covering the buttons.