Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power off the iPhone

   1 min

   Press and hold the side button and either volume button, then slide the screen toggle to completely shut down the device.

2. 2

   Remove the 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 the front display glass

   2 min

   Apply a heated pad or heat gun to the lower edge of the screen for two minutes to soften the display adhesive.

4. 4

   Attach a suction cup to the screen

   2 min

   Place a suction cup near the bottom edge of the display and pull up firmly to create a small gap above the frame.

5. 5

   Slice the perimeter adhesive

   5 min

   Insert a plastic opening pick into the gap and slice along the bottom, left, and right edges to separate the display adhesive.

6. 6

   Open the display like a book

   2 min

   Gently swing the display open toward the right side, taking care not to strain the delicate flex cables connected along the edge.

7. 7

   Unscrew the lower display bracket

   3 min

   Use a Tri-point Y000 driver to remove the screws securing the metal battery and display connector cover.

8. 8

   Disconnect the battery cable

   2 min

   Lever the battery press connector straight up out of its socket using a plastic spudger.

9. 9

   Disconnect the display cables

   3 min

   Pop off the main display and digitizer flex connectors from the logic board using the point of a spudger.

10. 10

    Remove the display assembly

    1 min

    Lift the display assembly free from the enclosure and set it aside in a safe, static-free location.

11. 11

    Unscrew the upper logic board bracket

    3 min

    Remove the Tri-point screws holding the top protective bracket over the wireless charging coil connector.

12. 12

    Disconnect the wireless charging coil flex

    2 min

    Use a plastic spudger to detach the wireless charging coil connector from the logic board.

13. 13

    Warm the rear glass housing

    2 min

    Apply moderate heat to the center exterior rear glass for two minutes to soften the glue holding the coil in place.

14. 14

    Pry up the wireless charging coil assembly

    5 min

    Slide a thin plastic pick under the edges of the wireless charging coil and carefully lift it off the rear interior casing.

15. 15

    Align the replacement charging coil

    3 min

    Position the new wireless charging coil assembly over the alignment pins inside the rear housing.

16. 16

    Connect the wireless charging flex cable

    2 min

    Press the wireless charging connector firmly down onto its logic board socket until it snaps into place.

17. 17

    Reinstall the upper logic board bracket

    3 min

    Place the top metal shield over the connector and tighten the Tri-point screws to secure it.

18. 18

    Reconnect display and battery cables

    3 min

    Attach the display connectors and press the battery connector into its socket on the logic board.

19. 19

    Secure the lower connector bracket

    3 min

    Position the metal shield over the battery and display connectors and reinstall the Y000 screws.

20. 20

    Seal and close the display assembly

    4 min

    Align the top edge of the display with the frame, press around the perimeter until flush, and reinstall the bottom P2 screws.