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Apple iPhone 13 Mini Wireless Charging Repair
Wireless Charging Repair guide for the Apple iPhone 13 Mini
Before you begin
Tools
- P2 Pentalobe screwdriver
- Y000 Tri-point screwdriver
- Plastic opening picks
- Suction cup
- Spudger
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement iPhone 13 Mini wireless charging coil
- Display adhesive pre-cut strip
- 91% Isopropyl alcohol
- Lint-free cleaning swab
Safety
- Wear eye protection when applying heat or prying against glass components.
- Ensure the battery level is below 25% to minimize the risk of fire if punctured.
- Operate in a well-ventilated space when using isopropyl alcohol.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Device
1 minPress and hold the side button and either volume button simultaneously, then slide the slider to turn off the iPhone.
- 2
Remove Bottom Screws
2 minUse a P2 Pentalobe screwdriver to remove the two 3.5 mm screws located on either side of the Lightning port.
- 3
Heat Screen Perimeter
2 minApply a heated pad or hair dryer to the bottom edge of the display for two minutes to soften the screen adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup on the lower portion of the screen, right above the home indicator area.
- 5
Slice Screen Seal
4 minPull up gently on the suction cup to create a small gap, then insert an opening pick and slice along the bottom and side edges.
- 6
Open Display Panel
1 minSwing the screen open from the left edge toward the right side, supporting it against a solid object so it does not strain the cables.
- 7
Unscrew Connector Cover
2 minRemove the three Y000 tri-point screws securing the logic board shield cover.
- 8
Disconnect Battery Cable
1 minUse a plastic spudger to gently lever the battery press connector straight up out of its socket.
- 9
Disconnect Display Cables
2 minPry up the screen and digitizer flex connectors directly off the logic board using the flat end of a spudger.
- 10
Separate Display Assembly
1 minLift the entire screen assembly off the enclosure and set it aside safely.
- 11
Remove Wireless Coil Bracket
2 minUnscrew the Y000 tri-point screws securing the upper metal bracket over the wireless charging coil connector.
- 12
Disconnect Wireless Charging Cable
1 minPry the wireless charging press connector up from the logic board using a spudger.
- 13
Heat Back Panel
2 minApply moderate heat to the center exterior rear glass for two minutes to loosen the coil's backing adhesive.
- 14
Pry Off Wireless Coil
3 minSlide a plastic opening pick under the edge of the MagSafe wireless charging coil and carefully peel it off the rear glass.
- 15
Clean Rear Glass Surface
2 minWipe away remaining adhesive residue from the back glass using a lint-free swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol.
- 16
Install New Wireless Coil
3 minPeel the adhesive backing from the new wireless charging coil assembly and press it firmly into position against the rear glass.
After your Apple iPhone 13 Mini wireless charging repair
Power the iPhone 13 Mini 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 13 Mini job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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