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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Wireless Charging Repair
Wireless Charging Repair guide for the Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Before you begin
Tools
- P2 Pentalobe screwdriver
- Y000 Tri-point screwdriver
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement iPhone 12 Pro wireless charging coil assembly
- Display pre-cut adhesive seal
- Replacement battery adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Wear eye protection when applying heat or working near glass components.
- Disconnect the battery immediately after opening the display to prevent short circuits.
- Do not puncture, bend, or heat the lithium-ion battery directly.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the iPhone
1 minPress and hold the side button and either volume button until the slider appears. Slide to completely turn off the phone.
- 2
Remove the Pentalobe Screws
2 minUse a P2 Pentalobe driver to remove the two 6.8 mm screws on the bottom edge of the iPhone.
- 3
Warm the Lower Edge
2 minApply a heat gun or hair dryer to the lower edge of the phone for two minutes to soften the display adhesive.
- 4
Apply Suction Cup
1 minAttach a suction cup to the lower half of the display screen, just above the home indicator area.
- 5
Separate the Display Screen
3 minPull up on the suction cup while inserting an opening pick into the gap between the screen and frame to slice the adhesive.
- 6
Open the Display Assembly
2 minGently swing the screen open to the left side like a book cover. Prop it up against a steady object so it does not strain the cables.
- 7
Unscrew the Battery Cover Plate
2 minRemove the two Y000 tri-point screws holding the battery connector cover bracket to the logic board.
- 8
Disconnect the Battery Cable
2 minRemove the metal bracket using tweezers, then pry the battery connector straight up from its socket using a spudger.
- 9
Disconnect the Display Flex Cables
3 minUnscrew the display cover plate, lift it out, and disconnect the OLED screen and digitizer cables from the logic board.
- 10
Detach Display Assembly
2 minDisconnect the front sensor assembly cable and carefully set the entire screen assembly aside.
- 11
Eject the SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole on the left edge of the housing to pop out the SIM tray.
- 12
Remove Rear Camera Bracket
3 minUnscrew the bracket securing the rear camera module, lift the bracket off, and disconnect the camera press connectors.
- 13
Unscrew the Logic Board
4 minRemove all standoff screws and bracket screws securing the main logic board to the enclosure.
- 14
Remove the Logic Board
3 minDisconnect the remaining interconnect cables from the logic board and lift it out of the rear housing.
- 15
Remove the Battery
5 minPull the stretch-release adhesive tabs from the bottom and top of the battery, then lift the battery out.
- 16
Heat the Wireless Charging Area
2 minApply heat to the center exterior of the rear glass for two minutes to soften the adhesive beneath the wireless charging coil.
- 17
Pry Up the Charging Coil
4 minInsert a flat spudger under the edges of the wireless charging coil assembly and lift it away from the rear casing.
- 18
Install the New Wireless Charging Coil
3 minPeel the adhesive backing on the replacement coil assembly, align it precisely over the MagSafe magnets, and press firm into place.
After your Apple iPhone 12 Pro wireless charging repair
Power the iPhone 12 Pro back on and test the wireless charging 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 12 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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