Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power down the iPhone

   1 min

   Press and hold the side button and either volume button, then slide to power off. Ensure the device is completely powered off before continuing.

2. 2

   Remove pentalobe bottom screws

   2 min

   Use a P2 pentalobe screwdriver to remove the two 6.8 mm screws located on either side of the Lightning charging port.

3. 3

   Heat the lower display edge

   2 min

   Apply a heated iOpener or heat gun to the lower edge of the phone screen for two minutes to soften the display adhesive.

4. 4

   Attach suction cup and insert pick

   3 min

   Place a suction handle near the bottom edge of the display and pull up firmly to create a small gap. Insert an opening pick into the gap.

5. 5

   Slice perimeter display adhesive

   3 min

   Slide the pick around the edges to cut through the seal. Swing the display open from the right side like a book.

6. 6

   Unscrew display connector bracket

   2 min

   Remove the three Y000 screws securing the logic board display cable bracket. Use tweezers to lift the bracket off the board.

7. 7

   Disconnect the battery flex

   1 min

   Use the pointed end of a plastic spudger to pry the battery connector straight up from its socket to prevent electrical shorts.

8. 8

   Detach display assembly

   3 min

   Disconnect the display and front sensor assembly cables from the board. Set the display panel safely aside.

9. 9

   Unscrew lower logic board bracket

   3 min

   Remove the Y000 and Phillips screws securing the metal shield covering the wireless charging connector. Lift the shield away.

10. 10

    Disconnect wireless charging connector

    2 min

    Gently pry the wireless charging flex cable connector off its logic board socket using the flat end of a spudger.

11. 11

    Heat the rear glass exterior

    2 min

    Turn the phone over and apply heat across the center of the rear glass for two minutes to loosen the MagSafe assembly adhesive.

12. 12

    Pry up the old wireless charging coil

    4 min

    Insert a plastic opening pick under the edge of the wireless charging assembly and slowly peel the coil off the inside glass.

13. 13

    Clean internal housing residue

    2 min

    Apply a few drops of 90%+ isopropyl alcohol to the inner housing and clear out old adhesive using a lint-free cloth.

14. 14

    Position new wireless charging coil

    3 min

    Peel the adhesive protective film off the new wireless charging module. Lower it directly into the rear alignment ring and press firmly.

15. 15

    Secure wireless charging flex

    3 min

    Snap the flex cable connector back into its logic board socket, then reinstall the metal bracket and securing screws.

16. 16

    Reconnect display and battery

    3 min

    Reattach the front sensor and display flex connectors to the board, then press the battery connector into place and reinstall its shield.

17. 17

    Apply new perimeter adhesive

    4 min

    Lay down new pre-cut adhesive along the housing perimeter, align the display panel, and press around the edges to seal it closed.

18. 18

    Fasten pentalobe screws

    1 min

    Reinstall the two P2 pentalobe screws on either side of the Lightning port to secure the screen.