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Apple iPhone 14 Plus Logic Board Repair
Logic Board Repair guide for the Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Before you begin
Tools
- P2 Pentalobe screwdriver
- Tri-point Y000 screwdriver
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- Standoff screwdriver for iPhone
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Suction cup tool
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Tweezers
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement back glass adhesive strip
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
- Microfiber cloth
Safety
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap connected to ground to prevent electrostatic damage.
- Disconnect the battery immediately after opening the casing before touching logic board components.
- Do not bend or puncture the battery cell during the disassembly process.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Down Device
1 minTurn off the iPhone 14 Plus completely before beginning disassembly to prevent electrical shorts.
- 2
Remove Pentalobe Screws
2 minUnscrew the two 6.8 mm P2 Pentalobe screws located on the bottom edge next to the charging port.
- 3
Heat Rear Glass
3 minApply a heat gun or hair dryer to the lower edge of the back glass for two minutes to soften the perimeter adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Handle
1 minPlace a suction cup on the lower back glass and pull up gently to create a small gap above the frame.
- 5
Slice Rear Adhesive
4 minInsert an opening pick into the gap and slice around the perimeter to separate the back glass from the frame.
- 6
Open Back Panel
2 minSwing the rear glass panel open to the right side like a book, being careful not to strain the flex cable.
- 7
Remove Connector Bracket Screws
2 minUnscrew the Y000 tri-point screws holding the lower metal shield over the battery connector.
- 8
Disconnect Battery Cable
1 minUse a plastic spudger to pry the battery press connector straight up from the motherboard socket.
- 9
Detach Back Panel Cable
1 minPry up the rear glass flex cable connector and set the back panel assembly safely aside.
- 10
Remove Upper Board Shield
3 minUnscrew the Tri-point and Phillips screws securing the top logic board cover plate and lift it off.
- 11
Disconnect Rear Camera Array
2 minDisconnect the camera ribbon press connectors and remove the rear camera assembly from the housing.
- 12
Disconnect Interconnect Cables
4 minUnplug the display, front sensor array, wireless charging coil, and antenna flex cables connected to the board.
- 13
Eject SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the tray hole on the side frame and remove the physical SIM card tray.
- 14
Remove Logic Board Screws
3 minRemove all standoff and Phillips screws anchoring the logic board to the enclosure.
- 15
Pry Up Logic Board
3 minGently leverage a plastic spudger under the lower edge of the logic board and remove it from the housing.
- 16
Inspect and Clean Logic Board
10 minExamine the logic board under magnification for corrosion or shorted components and clean with high-purity alcohol.
After your Apple iPhone 14 Plus logic board repair
Power the iPhone 14 Plus back on and test the logic board 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 14 Plus job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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