Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power off the iPhone

   1 min

   Press and hold the side button and volume down button simultaneously, then slide to power off completely.

2. 2

   Remove bottom pentalobe screws

   2 min

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

3. 3

   Heat lower display edge

   3 min

   Apply a heated iOpener or heat gun to the bottom edge of the phone for two minutes to soften the adhesive seal.

4. 4

   Apply suction handle and slice adhesive

   4 min

   Attach a suction handle to the lower display, lift gently to create a gap, and insert an opening pick into the seam.

5. 5

   Open the display

   3 min

   Slide opening picks around all four display edges to slice remaining adhesive, then open the display to the right like a book cover.

6. 6

   Remove lower logic board shield screws

   2 min

   Use a Y000 tri-point driver to remove the three screws securing the lower connector bracket covering the battery and display connectors.

7. 7

   Disconnect the battery flex cable

   1 min

   Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the battery connector straight up off its socket to prevent short circuits.

8. 8

   Disconnect screen flex cables

   3 min

   Pry up the display cable and digitizer cable connectors using a spudger, then set the display assembly aside.

9. 9

   Remove upper bracket screws

   3 min

   Unscrew the five tri-point screws holding the upper motherboard metal bracket and lift the bracket out with tweezers.

10. 10

    Disconnect wireless charging connector

    2 min

    Locate the wireless charging coil press connector on the upper logic board and gently pry it up with a spudger.

11. 11

    Remove rear camera module

    4 min

    Unscrew the bracket covering the rear camera assembly, disconnect the camera press connectors, and lift the camera module out.

12. 12

    Heat rear glass panel

    3 min

    Flip the phone over and apply heat to the center back glass for two minutes to loosen the adhesive beneath the wireless charging coil.

13. 13

    Pry up wireless charging coil

    5 min

    Slide a thin plastic pick under the edges of the inductive charging coil, working around the perimeter until it releases from the case.

14. 14

    Install replacement coil assembly

    3 min

    Align the new wireless charging coil assembly over the rear casing cutouts and press firmly into place.

15. 15

    Reinstall camera module and brackets

    5 min

    Set the rear camera back into its housing, reconnect its flex cables, and secure all upper brackets with their original screws.

16. 16

    Reconnect display and battery

    4 min

    Attach the display flex cables followed by the battery connector, then reinstall the lower bracket and screws.

17. 17

    Reseal and close display

    3 min

    Apply new display adhesive along the frame edges, align the screen top edge first, and press firmly around the edges to snap it close.