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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Logic Board Repair
Logic Board Repair guide for the Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger
- Suction cup
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Tweezers
- Soldering iron
- Magnifying glass or microscope
Parts / materials
- Flux
- Desoldering braid
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
- Pre-cut rear glass adhesive
Safety
- Wear safety glasses while soldering.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to prevent ESD damage.
- Operate in a well-ventilated area to avoid inhaling flux fumes.
- Wear heat-resistant gloves when handling heated glass.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Remove Pentalobe Screws
2 minUnscrew the two P2 Pentalobe screws located on either side of the USB-C port using a P2 screwdriver.
- 2
Heat Rear Glass
2 minApply a heated iOpener or heat gun to the back glass panel for two minutes to soften the perimeter adhesive.
- 3
Pry Open Rear Glass
4 minAttach a suction cup to the lower back glass and insert an opening pick into the seam to slice through the adhesive.
- 4
Disconnect Battery Cable
2 minUnscrew the lower metal shield and use a plastic spudger to disconnect the battery press connector from the board.
- 5
Unseat Display Panel
4 minApply mild heat to the screen perimeter, then insert a opening pick to slice through the display adhesive.
- 6
Disconnect Display Cables
3 minRemove the screen cable bracket screws and disconnect the display flex cable using a spudger.
- 7
Remove Rear Camera Module
3 minUnscrew the camera retaining plate and disconnect the three camera flex connectors to remove the rear camera unit.
- 8
Disconnect Upper Flex Cables
3 minDisconnect the TrueDepth sensor array, upper antenna flex, and power button connectors from the top of the logic board.
- 9
Disconnect Lower Flex Cables
3 minUnhook the USB-C assembly flex cable and lower antenna connections located at the bottom of the logic board.
- 10
Remove Board Standoff Screws
4 minUnscrew all standoff screws securing the logic board to the titanium frame using a dedicated standoff driver.
- 11
Lift Logic Board
2 minGently pry beneath the edges of the logic board using a flat spudger and lift it out from the chassis.
- 12
Inspect Board Under Magnification
5 minExamine the logic board components under a magnifying glass or microscope to identify cracked joints or damaged chips.
- 13
Reflow Damaged Joints
10 minApply flux to targeted pads and use a soldering iron with desoldering braid to clean and resolder cold joints.
- 14
Reseat Logic Board
3 minAlign the repaired logic board back into the device frame and tighten all standoff screws to hold it in place.
- 15
Reconnect Internal Cables
5 minReconnect all camera, display, antenna, and battery flex press-connectors securely to their board headers.
- 16
Seal Rear Housing
4 minApply new custom-fit glass adhesive strips to the frame, reattach the rear glass, and press firmly around the edges.
After your Apple iPhone 15 Pro logic board repair
Power the iPhone 15 Pro 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 15 Pro job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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