OnePlus 6 Charging Port Replacement
If your OnePlus 6 won't charge with a known-good cable, a faulty charging port may require replacement.
- Test with another trusted charger and cable to ensure the issue isn't with the accessory.
- Also consider checking for a faulty battery, as poor charging can have various causes.
Before proceeding, ensure the phone is powered off and disconnected from all power sources.
- Remove the glass back panel, taking care not to shatter it.
Consult the OnePlus 6 Troubleshooting page for possible causes before completing this guide.
Step 1 | Back Panel
Turn on the heat gun to low heat.
- Gently heat the curved edges on the back of the phone with the heat gun.
- Be careful not to overheat or melt the plastic, as heat guns can get out of control quickly!
Wedge the opening picks between the front and back panel.
- Slide them around the perimeter to break the adhesive securing the back cover.
- Repeat until the back panel is fully released.
Step 2
Hold the back panel firmly and gently lift it up.
Be careful not to damage the fingerprint sensor ribbon cable.
Step 3
Use tweezers to gently lift the red tab, disconnecting the cable.
- Remove the back panel from the device completely.
Step 4 | Battery
Grasp the battery's green release tab and carefully lift the battery straight up.
Step 5 | Lower Frame
Remove the eight 3mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
- Lift the lower panel upwards, being careful not to damage it.
Step 6 | Charging Port
Remove the two 2.3 mm screws from the charging port using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
- The screwdriver should be placed in the screw holes located at each end of the charging port.
Step 7
Disconnect the four connectors around the charging port with a pair of tweezers.
Step 8
Use your finger to lift the rubber strip, it is located just inside the battery housing.
Step 9
Use tweezers to grasp the charging port ribbon cable, then gently pull it toward the top of the phone.
- Pull the charging port and its associated cable away from the device.