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Apple iPhone 12 Wireless Charging Repair
Wireless Charging Repair guide for the Apple iPhone 12
Before you begin
Tools
- P2 Pentalobe screwdriver
- Y000 tri-point screwdriver
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- Standoff screwdriver for iPhone
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools / picks
- Spudger tool
- Precision tweezers
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement iPhone 12 wireless charging coil assembly
- Display adhesive re-sealing frame sticker
- High-purity isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Ensure the iPhone battery level is below 25% before starting to reduce fire risk if punctured.
- Wear safety glasses when heating the display and using glass prying tools.
- Do not bend or puncture the battery cell during disassembly.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Remove Pentalobe Screws
2 minUnscrew and remove the two 3.5 mm P2 Pentalobe screws located on either side of the Lightning port.
- 2
Heat Display Adhesive
2 minApply a heat gun or hairdryer to the bottom edge of the iPhone for two minutes to soften the display adhesive.
- 3
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup on the lower half of the display screen, just above the home indicator bar area.
- 4
Pry Display Gap
2 minPull up firmly on the suction cup to create a small gap between the display assembly and the outer frame.
- 5
Slice Edge Adhesive
4 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the gap and slice around the perimeter to separate the water-resistant adhesive.
- 6
Open Display Assembly
1 minSwing the display open from the left side like the front cover of a book. Rest it against a stable object to avoid straining the flex cables.
- 7
Remove Lower Cover Bracket
3 minUnscrew the four Y000 screws securing the lower connector bracket and lift the bracket out of the device.
- 8
Disconnect Battery Press Connector
1 minUse the pointed end of a spudger to pry the battery connector straight up from its logic board socket.
- 9
Remove Upper Bracket Screws
2 minUnscrew the three Y000 screws holding the upper display connector bracket and remove it using tweezers.
- 10
Disconnect Display Cables
2 minDisconnect the OLED panel flex cable and the touch sensor cable using the flat end of a spudger.
- 11
Detach Display Assembly
1 minLift the display assembly completely off the rear enclosure chassis and set it aside in a safe location.
- 12
Remove Rear Camera Shield
2 minUnscrew the metal bracket covering the rear camera modules and lift it out using precision tweezers.
- 13
Disconnect Rear Cameras
2 minDisconnect both camera press connectors from the logic board and gently pry the camera assembly out.
- 14
Eject SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool or paperclip into the SIM tray hole and push firmly to eject the tray.
- 15
Unscrew Logic Board Screws
4 minRemove all Standoff and Phillips screws holding the logic board in place within the rear enclosure.
- 16
Disconnect Board Connectors
3 minDisconnect all remaining interconnect cables from the logic board, including the wireless charging coil flex cable.
- 17
Remove Logic Board
2 minCarefully pivot the logic board out from the bottom end and lift it completely out of the phone frame.
- 18
Heat Back Glass Assembly
3 minApply heat evenly to the outer rear glass of the phone to soften the strong adhesive holding the wireless charging coil.
- 19
Pry Up Wireless Charging Coil
4 minWork a thin plastic prying card underneath the wireless charging pad and NFC assembly to free it from the chassis.
After your Apple iPhone 12 wireless charging repair
Power the iPhone 12 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 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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