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Apple iPhone 15 Plus Wireless Charging Repair
Wireless Charging Repair guide for the Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Before you begin
Tools
- P2 Pentalobe screwdriver
- Tri-Point Y000 screwdriver
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement iPhone 15 Plus wireless charging coil
- Pre-cut back glass adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Wear protective safety glasses when working with glass components.
- Ensure the iPhone battery is completely powered off and discharged below 25% before proceeding.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Device
2 minTurn off your iPhone 15 Plus completely before starting disassembly. Ensure the battery level is discharged below 25% to minimize thermal risks.
- 2
Remove Bottom Screws
2 minUnscrew and remove the two P2 Pentalobe screws located on either side of the USB-C port.
- 3
Apply Heat to Back Glass
3 minUse a heat gun or hair dryer to gently warm the outer perimeter of the back glass panel for approximately two minutes. This softens the factory waterproof adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup
2 minPress a suction cup firmly onto the lower portion of the rear glass panel, just above the bottom edge.
- 5
Create Initial Separation
2 minPull up firmly on the suction cup to lift the back glass slightly away from the aluminum frame.
- 6
Insert Opening Pick
2 minSlide a plastic opening pick into the small gap created along the bottom seam.
- 7
Slice Perimeter Adhesive
5 minCarefully slide the opening pick around all four edges to slice through the perimeter adhesive. Do not insert the pick deeper than 4mm.
- 8
Open Back Panel
2 minGently swing the back glass open toward the right side like the front cover of a book. Rest the glass against a stable object to prevent straining delicate flex cables.
- 9
Unscrew Battery Cover Plate
3 minRemove the Tri-Point Y000 screws securing the lower metal connector cover to the logic board.
- 10
Disconnect Battery Cable
2 minUse the flat end of a spudger to pry the battery connector straight up from its socket.
- 11
Unscrew Coil Bracket
3 minRemove the Tri-Point Y000 screws holding down the wireless charging coil connector bracket.
- 12
Disconnect Wireless Charging Flex Cable
2 minPry the wireless charging coil connector straight up off the logic board using a spudger.
- 13
Detach Wireless Charging Assembly
4 minGently loosen and lift the old wireless charging coil and MagSafe magnet assembly off the inner back housing.
- 14
Position Replacement Charging Coil
3 minAlign the new wireless charging coil assembly onto the internal mounting points and press it flat into position.
- 15
Reconnect Wireless Charging Cable
2 minAlign and press the wireless charging ribbon cable connector into its board socket until it snaps securely into place.
- 16
Secure Coil Bracket
3 minPosition the metal retaining bracket over the wireless charging connector and reinstall the Tri-Point screws.
- 17
Reconnect Battery
3 minPress the battery cable connector back into its socket, then reinstall the metal cover plate and secure its screws.
- 18
Apply New Perimeter Seal
4 minClean off old adhesive remnants using isopropyl alcohol, then align and press new pre-cut adhesive strips onto the perimeter frame.
- 19
Realign and Press Back Glass
3 minAlign the back glass panel with the frame and press firmly around all edges to seal the adhesive.
- 20
Reinstall Pentalobe Screws
2 minThread and tighten the two P2 Pentalobe screws adjacent to the USB-C port to complete the assembly.
After your Apple iPhone 15 Plus wireless charging repair
Power the iPhone 15 Plus back on and test the wireless charging 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 15 Plus job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
Keep learning
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