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Apple iPhone 6 Plus Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Apple iPhone 6 Plus
Before you begin
Tools
- P2 Pentalobe screwdriver
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement iPhone 6 Plus loudspeaker assembly
Safety
- Always power off the device completely before beginning disassembly.
- Disconnect the battery first after opening the device to prevent electrical shorts.
- Do not open the display beyond 90 degrees while attached to avoid damaging the display flex cables.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the iPhone
1 minPress and hold the sleep/wake button, then slide to power down the iPhone completely.
- 2
Remove Pentalobe Screws
2 minUnscrew the two 3.6 mm P2 Pentalobe screws located on either side of the Lightning connector.
- 3
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPress a suction cup firmly onto the front screen assembly just above the Home button.
- 4
Pry Open Display
3 minGently pull up on the suction cup while using a plastic opening tool to pry the rear case away from the screen.
- 5
Prop Up Display
2 minOpen the display to a 90-degree angle relative to the rear case and support it securely so it does not strain the top cables.
- 6
Unscrew Battery Bracket
2 minRemove the two Phillips #000 screws securing the metal battery connector bracket to the logic board.
- 7
Remove Battery Bracket
1 minUse tweezers to lift and remove the metal battery connector bracket from the phone.
- 8
Disconnect Battery
1 minUse the flat edge of a spudger to pry the battery connector straight up from its socket on the logic board.
- 9
Disconnect Antenna Cable
2 minUse a spudger or tweezers to carefully pry the cellular antenna cable off its socket on the loudspeaker.
- 10
Remove Loudspeaker Screws
2 minRemove the three Phillips #000 screws securing the loudspeaker assembly to the lower rear case.
- 11
Lift Out Loudspeaker
2 minUse a spudger to gently lift the loudspeaker assembly up and out of the lower rear case.
- 12
Insert Replacement Loudspeaker
2 minPlace the new loudspeaker assembly into position at the bottom corner of the rear case.
- 13
Secure Loudspeaker Screws
2 minReinstall and tighten the three Phillips #000 screws to secure the loudspeaker to the case.
- 14
Reconnect Antenna Cable
2 minAlign and press down on the cellular antenna cable connector until it snaps onto the loudspeaker socket.
- 15
Reconnect Battery
1 minPress the battery connector down onto its socket on the logic board until it snaps into place.
- 16
Reinstall Battery Bracket
2 minPosition the metal battery bracket over the connector and tighten the two Phillips #000 screws.
- 17
Snap Display Closed
2 minLower the display assembly into the rear case and press firmly along the top and side edges until the clips snap shut.
- 18
Install Pentalobe Screws
1 minInsert and tighten the two 3.6 mm P2 Pentalobe screws adjacent to the Lightning port.
After your Apple iPhone 6 Plus speaker repair
Power the iPhone 6 Plus back on and test the speaker 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 6 Plus job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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