Phone · Apple · iPhone 6s
Apple iPhone 6s Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Apple iPhone 6s
Before you begin
Tools
- P2 Pentalobe screwdriver
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- Standoff screwdriver for iPhone
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger
- Suction cup
- Soft-bristle toothbrush
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
- Display replacement adhesive strips
Safety
- Disconnect the battery before touching internal components to avoid electrical shorts.
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using high-concentration isopropyl alcohol.
- Wear safety glasses to protect against accidental fluid splatters or tiny screw pops.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the device
1 minPress and hold the power button to turn off the iPhone immediately. If the screen is unresponsive, power down as soon as the battery is disconnected.
- 2
Remove Pentalobe screws
2 minUse a P2 Pentalobe driver to remove the two 3.4 mm screws located on either side of the Lightning charging port.
- 3
Attach suction cup
1 minPlace a suction cup on the lower half of the display glass, directly above the Home button.
- 4
Slice display adhesive
3 minPull up gently on the suction cup to create a small gap between the display and frame, then insert a plastic opening pick to slice through the perimeter adhesive.
- 5
Open display panel
2 minSwing the bottom edge of the display upward to a 90-degree angle, resting it against a stable object.
- 6
Remove battery bracket
2 minUnscrew the two Phillips #000 screws securing the battery connector metal bracket to the logic board.
- 7
Disconnect battery
1 minUse the edge of a plastic spudger to pry the battery connector straight up from its socket to prevent electrical short circuits.
- 8
Remove display cable bracket
3 minUnscrew the four Phillips #000 screws holding the display cable bracket near the top right of the device.
- 9
Disconnect display assembly cables
3 minDisconnect the front camera, digitizer, and LCD flex cables from the logic board using a spudger.
- 10
Eject SIM card tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool or thin paperclip into the SIM tray hole and push firmly to eject the tray.
- 11
Disconnect lower component flex cables
3 minDisconnect the Lightning connector assembly cable, rear camera cable, and volume/power flex cables from the logic board.
- 12
Unscrew logic board
4 minRemove the remaining Phillips and standoff screws securing the logic board to the aluminum rear housing.
- 13
Extract logic board
2 minGently lift the logic board out of the housing, ensuring no cables snag on the board components.
- 14
Clean board with isopropyl alcohol
10 minGently scrub corrosion and liquid residue off the logic board using a soft-bristle brush soaked in 99% Isopropyl Alcohol.
- 15
Dry logic board
15 minAllow the logic board to dry completely in a warm, dry area for at least two hours before reassembly.
- 16
Reinstall logic board
4 minPlace the dried logic board back into the housing and secure it with the internal screws.
- 17
Reconnect display and battery
4 minSnap all display flex cables into place, reinstall their bracket, then reconnect the battery cable.
- 18
Close housing and secure screws
3 minAlign the top edge of the display, press it down flush into the frame, and reinstall the two lower Pentalobe screws.
After your Apple iPhone 6s water damage repair
Power the iPhone 6s 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 6s job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
Keep learning
Explore more Apple iPhone 6s repair context in the encyclopedia, or open related DIY guides.
