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Apple iPhone 16 Plus Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Before you begin
Tools
- P2 Pentalobe screwdriver
- Y000 tri-point screwdriver
- Heat gun
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- Soft brush
- Compressed air
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Microfiber cloth
- Replacement screen adhesive
Safety
- Disconnect the battery immediately upon opening to prevent electrical short circuits.
- Wear safety glasses while using compressed air and cleaning with isopropyl alcohol.
- Work in a well-ventilated area away from open flames when handling high-purity alcohol.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off iPhone
1 minTurn off the device immediately to prevent electrical shorts across damaged trace lines.
- 2
Remove SIM tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the tray hole on the side and remove the SIM card holder.
- 3
Remove bottom screws
2 minUnscrew the two P2 Pentalobe screws located on either side of the USB-C port.
- 4
Heat screen edges
2 minApply heat around the display perimeter with a heat gun for two minutes to soften the frame adhesive.
- 5
Attach suction cup
1 minPress a suction cup firmly onto the lower third of the front glass screen.
- 6
Slice perimeter adhesive
4 minPull up gently on the suction cup and slide a plastic pick around the edges to cut through the seal.
- 7
Open screen display
2 minPivot the display open from the left edge like a book page, taking care not to strain flex cables.
- 8
Unscrew battery cover
3 minRemove the Y000 tri-point screws securing the lower cable bracket and set the metal shield aside.
- 9
Disconnect battery cable
1 minPry the battery connector straight up from its motherboard socket using a plastic spudger.
- 10
Disconnect display flexes
2 minUnplug the screen and digitizer cables from the logic board, then set the display assembly aside.
- 11
Remove upper shields
3 minUnbolt the logic board shield screws and remove the metal covers protecting the upper connectors.
- 12
Unplug camera modules
2 minDisconnect the front sensor array and rear camera connectors from the motherboard.
- 13
Extract logic board
4 minRemove the remaining motherboard standoff screws and carefully lift the logic board out of the phone.
- 14
Scrub water corrosion
8 minSubmerge the logic board in 99% isopropyl alcohol and scrub away visible mineral deposits with a soft brush.
- 15
Blow-dry board components
3 minUse compressed air held at a distance to blast away loosened residue and trapped liquid under chips.
- 16
Wipe interior housing
5 minClean remaining moisture and mineral film inside the aluminum frame using alcohol and microfiber cloth.
- 17
Reinstall logic board
4 minPlace the dried logic board back into the chassis and secure all retaining screws firmly.
- 18
Reconnect cables and seal
5 minAttach all camera and screen connectors, snap the battery cable back on, and press the display into place.
After your Apple iPhone 16 Plus water damage repair
Power the iPhone 16 Plus 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 16 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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