Step-by-step

1. 1

   Turn off the device

   1 min

   Press and hold the side button and volume down button, then slide to power off. Ensure the phone is completely powered down before proceeding.

2. 2

   Remove the pentalobe bottom screws

   2 min

   Use a P2 Pentalobe screwdriver to remove the two 6.8 mm screws located on the bottom edge near the Lightning port.

3. 3

   Warm the lower display edge

   2 min

   Apply a heat gun or hair dryer on low heat to the lower edge of the screen for two minutes to soften the display adhesive.

4. 4

   Attach the suction cup

   1 min

   Place a suction cup on the lower third of the front display, slightly above the Lightning port. Press down firmly to secure the seal.

5. 5

   Insert an opening pick

   2 min

   Pull up on the suction cup to create a tiny gap between the screen and frame, then insert a plastic opening pick into the seam.

6. 6

   Slice through perimeter adhesive

   4 min

   Slide the opening pick around the bottom and up the sides of the device to cut through the perimeter adhesive seal.

7. 7

   Open the display assembly

   2 min

   Gently swing the display open from the left edge like a book. Rest the screen against a solid object so it does not pull on fragile display cables.

8. 8

   Unscrew the lower connector bracket

   3 min

   Use a Tri-point Y000 screwdriver to remove the screws holding the lower metal connector bracket to the logic board.

9. 9

   Remove the connector bracket

   1 min

   Use precision tweezers to lift the lower metal cable bracket out of the device body and set it aside safely.

10. 10

    Disconnect the battery cable

    1 min

    Pry the battery press connector straight up off the logic board using a spudger to cut power to the device.

11. 11

    Disconnect display and sensor cables

    3 min

    Use a spudger to pry up the display cable and ambient light sensor connectors, then separate the display entirely from the enclosure.

12. 12

    Unscrew the logic board shield cover

    2 min

    Remove the Tri-point Y000 screws securing the logic board shield cover over the wireless charging flex cable connector.

13. 13

    Disconnect the wireless charging cable

    1 min

    Insert the edge of a spudger beneath the wireless charging press connector and pop it up from its logic board socket.

14. 14

    Warm the rear enclosure

    3 min

    Apply gentle heat to the exterior back glass to soften the adhesive bonding the MagSafe wireless charging coil to the frame.

15. 15

    Pry up the wireless charging coil

    4 min

    Carefully slide a plastic prying tool under the copper wireless charging coil and work around the ring until it separates from the rear shell.

16. 16

    Position the replacement charging coil

    3 min

    Align the replacement wireless charging coil over the positioning pins inside the rear housing and press down evenly to adhere it.

17. 17

    Connect the charging flex connector

    2 min

    Align and press down on the new wireless charging flex cable connector until it clicks securely into place on the logic board.

18. 18

    Reseal and reassemble the display

    5 min

    Apply fresh display adhesive tape, reconnect the display and battery cables, reinstall bracket covers, and press the screen back into the enclosure.