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Apple iPhone 6 Plus Water Damage Repair
Water Damage 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
- Soft brush
- Tweezers
- Heat gun or hair dryer
Parts / materials
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
- Compressed air
- Cotton swabs
- Shallow container
Safety
- Disconnect the battery immediately after opening to prevent electrical short circuits.
- Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from isopropyl alcohol splashes.
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using high-concentration isopropyl alcohol.
- Do not apply excessive heat directly to the lithium-ion battery.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the iPhone
1 minTurn off the device immediately to prevent short circuits if screen responsiveness allows.
- 2
Eject the SIM tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool or paperclip into the hole on the right side of the phone to remove the SIM tray.
- 3
Remove bottom Pentalobe screws
2 minUnscrew the two 3.6 mm P2 Pentalobe screws located on either side of the Lightning charging port.
- 4
Attach suction cup
1 minPress a suction cup onto the screen just above the Home button and ensure a firm seal.
- 5
Pry open the display
3 minPull up gently on the suction cup while inserting a plastic prying tool to release the display clips.
- 6
Remove battery bracket screws
2 minRemove the one 2.2 mm screw and one 3.2 mm Phillips #000 screw securing the battery connector bracket.
- 7
Disconnect the battery
1 minUse a plastic spudger to gently pry the battery connector straight up from the logic board to kill power.
- 8
Remove display cable bracket
3 minUnscrew the five Phillips #000 screws holding the display cable bracket and lift the bracket out.
- 9
Disconnect display cables
3 minUse the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the front camera, digitizer, display, and Home button flex cables.
- 10
Separate display assembly
1 minLift the entire screen assembly away from the rear enclosure and set it aside.
- 11
Disconnect upper board connectors
3 minDisconnect the rear camera, volume button, and power button flex cables from the logic board.
- 12
Remove logic board screws
4 minUnscrew the Phillips and standoff screws securing the logic board to the rear housing.
- 13
Lift out the logic board
2 minCarefully pivot the logic board out from the bottom and remove it entirely from the chassis.
- 14
Soak board in Isopropyl Alcohol
10 minSubmerge the logic board in a shallow dish filled with 99% isopropyl alcohol for 10-15 minutes.
- 15
Scrub corrosion from board
5 minGently scrub corrosion and liquid deposits off the components and connectors using a soft brush.
- 16
Dry the logic board
15 minUse compressed air to blow away alcohol residue and let the board dry completely using low heat.
- 17
Clean internal housing
5 minWipe away remaining liquid or corrosion inside the rear case using alcohol-dampened cotton swabs.
- 18
Reinstall logic board
5 minPlace the dried logic board back into the rear case, securing all screws and press-fit connectors.
After your Apple iPhone 6 Plus water damage repair
Power the iPhone 6 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 6 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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