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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Before you begin
Tools
- P2 Pentalobe Screwdriver
- Tri-Point Y000 Screwdriver
- Plastic Opening Picks
- Suction Cup
- Spudger
- Soft Anti-Static Brush
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
- Display Frame Adhesive Strips
Safety
- Never attempt to charge a liquid-damaged iPhone before full cleaning and drying.
- Wear eye protection when handling high-concentration isopropyl alcohol.
- Use an anti-static wrist strap to avoid electrostatic discharge to logic board components.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Down Device
1 minTurn off the iPhone immediately to prevent short circuits on the logic board.
- 2
Remove Pentalobe Screws
2 minUnscrew the two P2 pentalobe screws located on either side of the USB-C port.
- 3
Heat the Display Edges
3 minApply a heated pad or warm air gun to the perimeter of the screen to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup
2 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the display assembly and pull up gently to create a gap.
- 5
Slice Display Adhesive
5 minInsert an opening pick into the gap and slide it carefully around the edges to separate the screen adhesive.
- 6
Open the Screen
2 minSwing the display open from the right side, taking care not to strain the flex cables on the left.
- 7
Unscrew Battery Bracket
3 minUse a Tri-Point Y000 driver to remove the screws securing the lower connector cover bracket.
- 8
Disconnect the Battery
2 minPry the battery press connector straight up from its socket to cut power to the board.
- 9
Disconnect Display Cables
3 minUnplug the display and sensor assembly flex cables from the logic board using a plastic spudger.
- 10
Remove Logic Board Screws
5 minUnscrew all retaining standoff and Phillips screws securing the main logic board assembly.
- 11
Remove the Logic Board
4 minDisconnect remaining rear camera and flex cables, then carefully lift the logic board out of the housing.
- 12
Bathe Board in Isopropyl Alcohol
10 minSubmerge the logic board in a container filled with 99% isopropyl alcohol to displace moisture.
- 13
Scrub Corrosion Gently
8 minUse a soft anti-static brush to clean away any visible mineral deposits or liquid corrosion from board components.
- 14
Dry the Logic Board
15 minAllow the logic board to air dry completely in a well-ventilated area for at least two hours before reassembly.
After your Apple iPhone 15 Pro water damage repair
Power the iPhone 15 Pro 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 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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