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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Charging Port Repair
Charging Port Repair guide for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Before you begin
Tools
- Pentalobe P2 screwdriver
- Tri-point Y000 screwdriver
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- Spudger tool
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying picks
- Tweezers
- Heat gun or hair dryer
Parts / materials
- Replacement iPhone 13 Pro charging port assembly
- Display perimeter waterproof adhesive strip
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Discharge the battery below 25% prior to disassembly to minimize the risk of thermal fire.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to avoid electrostatic damage to internal microchip components.
- Wear protective eyewear when heating and prying display glass edges.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off and Remove SIM Tray
2 minTurn off your iPhone completely. Insert an ejector tool into the SIM tray hole on the left edge to pop out the tray.
- 2
Remove Pentalobe Screws
2 minUnscrew the two 6.8 mm Pentalobe P2 screws located on either side of the Lightning port.
- 3
Heat the Screen Edges
3 minUse a heat gun or hair dryer along the display edges for two minutes to soften the waterproof adhesive.
- 4
Apply Suction Cup
1 minAttach a suction cup near the bottom edge of the front glass panel.
- 5
Slice Display Adhesive
5 minPull up gently on the suction cup to create a small gap, then insert an opening pick and slide it around the perimeter.
- 6
Open the Display
2 minGently swing the display open to the right side like a book cover.
- 7
Remove Connector Plate Screws
3 minUnscrew the three Tri-point Y000 screws securing the lower metal cover plate.
- 8
Disconnect the Battery
2 minUse the flat end of a spudger to pry the battery press connector straight up from its socket.
- 9
Disconnect Display Cables
3 minDisconnect the display and digitizer flex cables from the logic board.
- 10
Remove Screen Assembly
2 minLift the entire display assembly away from the rear case and place it in a safe area.
- 11
Unscrew Lower Speaker
4 minRemove the screws holding the loudspeaker assembly to the bottom of the enclosure.
- 12
Remove Lower Speaker
2 minLift the loudspeaker module out of the chassis using tweezers.
- 13
Remove Taptic Engine Screws
2 minUnscrew the fasteners securing the Taptic Engine vibrator motor.
- 14
Remove Taptic Engine
2 minDisconnect the Taptic Engine ribbon cable and lift the module out of the case.
- 15
Disconnect Antenna Cables
3 minUnclip the small coaxial antenna connectors attached to the charging port flex ribbon.
- 16
Remove Port Retaining Screws
4 minUnscrew all remaining Phillips screws securing the Lightning port flex assembly to the frame.
- 17
Warm Lower Enclosure
3 minApply mild heat to the bottom exterior of the rear glass to loosen the flex cable adhesive.
- 18
Peel Up Port Assembly
4 minCarefully pry up the microphones, ground clips, and Lightning port flex cable using a flat spudger.
- 19
Install New Charging Port
4 minPosition the new charging port flex assembly into the chassis, pressing the adhesive backing firmly.
- 20
Reassemble Lower Components
5 minReinstall the Taptic Engine, loudspeaker, and secure all internal screws and antenna cables.
- 21
Reconnect Screen and Battery
4 minAttach the display flex cables, reconnect the battery cable, and screw down the metal shield plate.
- 22
Reseal and Close Display
3 minApply fresh perimeter seal adhesive, align the display top hooks, and press the screen firmly closed.
After your Apple iPhone 13 Pro charging port repair
Power the iPhone 13 Pro back on and test the charging port 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 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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