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Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Before you begin
Tools
- P2 Pentalobe screwdriver
- Tri-Point Y000 screwdriver
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools / Opening picks
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- Soft anti-static brush
- Heat gun
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Compressed air
- Replacement display adhesive gasket
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
Safety
- Disconnect the battery immediately to prevent further electrical shorts.
- Wear safety glasses when working with compressed air and chemical solvents.
- Work in a well-ventilated area while using high-purity isopropyl alcohol.
- Do not puncture or apply pressure to the lithium-ion battery during repair.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the iPhone
1 minEnsure the iPhone is powered off completely to prevent further electrical shorting. Do not plug the device into a charger under any circumstances.
- 2
Remove Bottom Pentalobe Screws
2 minUnscrew the two 6.8 mm P2 Pentalobe screws located on the bottom edge of the frame next to the Lightning port.
- 3
Heat the Lower Edge
2 minUse a heat gun on low heat for two minutes to warm the lower edge of the display and soften the waterproof adhesive.
- 4
Slice Lower Adhesive Seal
3 minAttach a suction cup near the bottom of the screen, pull up gently, and insert a plastic opening pick to slice through the perimeter seal.
- 5
Open the Display Assembly
2 minCarefully swing the display open from the left edge like a book cover. Do not pull the screen away entirely as ribbon cables are still connected.
- 6
Remove Battery Shield Plate
3 minUnscrew the Tri-Point Y000 screws securing the lower metal cover plate and lift it off with tweezers.
- 7
Disconnect the Battery Cable
2 minUse a plastic spudger to pry the battery connector straight up from its logic board socket to cut all power.
- 8
Disconnect Display Connectors
3 minDisconnect the display and ambient light sensor flex cables from the board using the flat end of a spudger.
- 9
Eject the SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the tray hole on the side of the housing to pop out the SIM tray.
- 10
Remove Logic Board Fasteners
5 minUnscrew all bracket screws and standoff fasteners securing the main logic board to the rear case.
- 11
Extract the Logic Board
4 minGently lift the logic board out of the phone, making sure no remaining flex cables snag on board edges.
- 12
Clean Logic Board with Alcohol
10 minSubmerge the logic board in 99% isopropyl alcohol and scrub away corrosion gently using a soft anti-static brush.
- 13
Blow Dry Board Components
5 minUse compressed air to blast remaining alcohol out from beneath metal shields, then let the board air-dry completely.
- 14
Reassemble and Test Device
12 minReinstall the dry logic board, reconnect all flex cables and battery, apply fresh adhesive, and close the display.
After your Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max water damage repair
Power the iPhone 14 Pro Max back on and test the water damage 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 Pro Max job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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