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Apple iPhone 11 Pro Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Apple iPhone 11 Pro
Before you begin
Tools
- Pentalobe P2 screwdriver
- Tri-point Y000 screwdriver
- Standoff screwdriver
- Plastic opening picks
- Suction cup
- Spudger
- Tweezers
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Soft anti-static brush
Parts / materials
- High-purity Isopropyl Alcohol (99%)
- Display adhesive seal kit
- Microfiber cleaning cloth
Safety
- Disconnect the battery immediately after opening to prevent electrical short circuits.
- Perform liquid cleaning in a well-ventilated area away from ignition sources.
- Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from splashing alcohol or loose debris.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Device
1 minTurn off the iPhone immediately to prevent short circuits and do not connect it to a charger.
- 2
Remove Pentalobe Screws
2 minUnscrew and remove the two 6.7 mm P2 Pentalobe screws located on the bottom edge of the iPhone.
- 3
Heat Bottom Edge
2 minApply heat to the lower edge of the display using a heat gun or iOpener for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the display screen, just above the Home button area.
- 5
Separate Display Glass
2 minPull up on the suction cup to create a small gap between the display assembly and the outer frame.
- 6
Insert Opening Pick
2 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the gap to slice through the display adhesive along the bottom edge.
- 7
Slice Side Adhesive
4 minSlide the pick carefully up the left and right edges of the phone to separate the remaining perimeter adhesive.
- 8
Open Display Assembly
1 minSwing the display open from the left side like the front cover of a book.
- 9
Remove Bracket Screws
3 minUnscrew the two Y000 tri-point screws securing the logic board connector bracket.
- 10
Disconnect Battery Press
1 minUse a spudger to gently pry the battery connector straight up from its socket on the logic board.
- 11
Disconnect Display Cables
3 minDisconnect the OLED display cable, digitizer cable, and front sensor assembly cable using a spudger.
- 12
Eject SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool or paperclip into the SIM tray hole to remove the tray.
- 13
Remove Logic Board Screws
4 minUnscrew the standoff screws and Y000 screws holding the logic board inside the rear enclosure.
- 14
Disconnect Antenna Connectors
4 minCarefully pry up all remaining coax antenna connectors and flex cables attached to the logic board.
- 15
Remove Logic Board
2 minGently lift the logic board out of the rear case and place it on an anti-static mat.
- 16
Scrub Corroded Areas
5 minSubmerge the logic board in 99% isopropyl alcohol and scrub corrosion off with a soft anti-static brush.
- 17
Dry Board Thoroughly
10 minAllow the logic board to completely air dry for several hours before proceeding with reassembly.
- 18
Reassemble Main Board
5 minReinstall the logic board, reconnect all display and battery flex cables, and seal the device.
After your Apple iPhone 11 Pro water damage repair
Power the iPhone 11 Pro back on and test the water damage repair function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Apple iPhone 11 Pro job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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