iPhone 6 Plus - Replacing the back cover

1. Turn your iPhone off completely to avoid damaging it during the repair. Press the standby button for about three seconds until the slider appears.
2. Wipe it from left to right. Now your iPhone will shut down completely, which can take about ten seconds.

1. You need a pentalobe screwdriver to open the iPhone 6 Plus.
2. Remove the two pentalobe screws at the bottom of the enclosure. They are located to the right and left of the Lightning connector. Put the screws in the same container.
   2 x 3.8 mm pentalobe screw

1. Put your iPhone 6 Plus on a soft, clean surface to avoid scratching the back.
2. To lift the front panel, you need a suction cup and a hard plastic pick. If the screen is severely cracked, cover all of it with packing tape before you continue.
3. Place the suction cup over the Home button (if possible) or next to it (see figure 1). While lifting the screen with the suction cup, insert the hard plastic pick between the aluminum frame and the display frame and press down the aluminum frame. Also use the hard plastic pick to raise the screen (see figure 2). This usually takes several attempts.
4. As soon as you can lift the screen a few millimeters, you have to carefully work your way around the outside until it’s loosened on both sides (see figure 3).

1. First remove the two Phillips screws (see figure 1) and remove the silver cover (see figure 2).
   1 x 3.2 mm Phillips screw
   1 x 2.3 mm Phillips screw
2. Using the spudger, carefully disconnect the lower oblong connector for the Lightning connector (see figure 3) and the battery connector above it (see figure 4).
3. Then disconnect the little antenna connector from the logic board (see figure 5).

1. First remove the five Phillips screws from the silver cover (see figure 1). Put the screws in the same container. Then lift the cover to remove it.
   1 x 1.6 mm Phillips screw
   3 x 1.2 mm Phillips screw
   1 x 2.9 mm Phillips screw
2. Disconnect the following four overlapping connectors (see figure 2) in the order shown below. Be very careful. Place the pointed tip of the spudger very slightly below the contact and lift it up.
   Front camera/sensor/earpiece/ambient microphone
   Touch ID cable
   LCD
   Touchscreen

1. First uncover the upper screw in the camera cover. It’s below a piece of black tape. (See figure 1).
2. Unscrew the two Phillips screws from the camera cover (see figure 2).
   1 x 1.6 mm Phillips screw
   1 x 2.1 mm Phillips screw
3. Now remove the silver camera cover (see figure 3).
4. Then disconnect the camera connector by placing the pointed tip of the spudger very slightly below the contact and lifting it up (see figure 4).
5. The camera is fitted very securely in the enclosure. You may have to use the spudger to remove the camera (see figure 5).
6. Now lift the camera out of the phone (see figure 6).

1. Remove the two screws that hold the vibration motor in place (see figure 1).
   2 x 2.3 mm Phillips screw
2. Now carefully remove the vibration motor. Make sure that it’s still connected to the antenna cable and don’t fully disconnect it in this step (see figure 2).

1. First remove the two Phillips screws from the silver cover (see figure 1). Put the screws in the same container.
   1 x 1.3 mm Phillips screw
   1 x 2.8 mm Phillips screw
2. Then lift the cover to remove it (see figure 2).

1. Disconnect the contact for both the volume control cable and the standby cable (see figures 1 and 2).
2. Then carefully detach the antenna cable’s connector (see figure 3). The cable runs below the two other connectors with a little bracket holding it in place. Remove the cable from the bracket (see figure 4) and then carefully bend it to the side (see figure 5).
3. Remove the cable from the bracket (see figure 4) and then carefully bend it to the side (see figure 5). Put the screws in the same container. Then lift the cover to remove it (see figure 7).
   
   2 x 1.6 mm Phillips screw
   1 x 2.8 mm Phillips screw
   

1. Unscrew the two Phillips screws from the little plastic bracket that holds the logic board in place, and put all the parts in the same container (see figures 1 and 2).
   1 x 1.2 mm Phillips screw (screwed into the side of the frame)
   1 x 2.8 mm Phillips screw

1. You can use the SIM Tool or a paperclip to remove the SIM card tray. Press the SIM Tool into the small hole in the SIM card tray to remove it.

1. Now unscrew the three screws that hold the logic board in place (see figure 1).
   You’ll need both the Phillips screwdriver and a flathead screwdriver or the laboratory spatula.
   2 x 2.3 mm standoff screw
   1 x 2.0 mm Phillips screw

Note that you can’t completely remove the logic board at this point because it’s still attached by the antenna cable on the bottom.

1. Slightly raise the logic board using the spudger (see figure 1) and carefully fold it up vertically (see figure 2).
   Make sure it’s not stuck on the cables/connectors and carefully fold it over to the front so you’re looking at the bottom of it.
2. On the other side, disconnect the antenna connector by carefully pulling it off the plug head using the spudger (see figures 3 and 4).
3. Now you can remove the logic board.

1. The battery is attached to the enclosure by three adhesive strips. Use the laboratory spatula to detach the three black ends of the adhesive strips from the battery (see figure 1).
2. Now pull off the adhesive strips very slowly. Hold the adhesive strips as flat as possible at the level of the iPhone. (See figures 2 and 3).
3. Now simply remove the battery.

1. First remove the Phillips screw from the silver LED cover (see figure 1).
   1 x 1.2 mm Phillips screw
2. Then lift the cover to remove it (see figure 2).

1. Remove the two screws that hold the standby button in place (see figure 1)
   2 x 2.0 mm Phillips screw
2. Insert the laboratory spatula below the ribbon cable and carefully detach it from the base (see figure 2).
3. Then use the spatula to detach the ambient microphone from the base (see figure 3). Now you can also easily remove the flash next to it from the socket.
4. Now you can remove the standby cable (see figure 4).

1. Remove the three Phillips screws that hold the volume control cable in place using a Phillips screwdriver (see figure 1).
   2 x 2.0 mm Phillips screw
   1 x 2.3 mm Phillips screw
2. Insert the laboratory spatula below the ribbon cable and carefully detach it from the base (see figure 2).
3. Remove the volume control cable (see figure 3).

1. Carefully move the vibration motor to the side. Pay close attention to the antenna cable routed in the little silver rail along the speaker.
2. Now turn the vibration motor so you’re looking at the bottom of it (see figure 1). Now you can remove the antenna cable from the little bracket on the motor (see figures 2 and 3).
3. Then you can remove the vibration motor (see figure 4).

1. Now remove the following two Phillips screws that hold the speaker in place (see figure 1). Put the screws in different containers so you can easily identify them later.
   1 x 2.3 mm Phillips screw
   1 x 2.8 mm Phillips screw
2. Also remove the little silver rail (see figure 2).
3. Now you can remove the speaker (see figure 3).

1. Remove the two Phillips screws from the Lightning cover (see figure 1).
   2 x 3.1 mm Phillips screw
2. Now lift the Lightning cover to remove it (see figure 2).

1. Disconnect the antenna cable (see figure 1) and remove it (see figure 2).

1. Now remove the following nine Phillips screws. Put the screws in different containers so you can easily identify them later.
   2 x 3.1 mm Phillips screw
   2 x 1.2 mm Phillips screw
   2 x 1.4 mm Phillips screw
   2 x 1.6 mm Phillips screw
   1 x 3.8 mm Phillips screw

1. First remove the little black plastic bracket (see figure 1). Then carefully detach the microphone using the laboratory spatula or the spudger (see figure 2).
2. Insert the spudger or laboratory spatula below the ribbon cable and carefully detach it from the base (see figure 3). The cable is only glued in place at the point where the speaker was. Now carefully continue detaching the cable from the base (see figures 4 and 5).
3. Then use tweezers to lift the cable slightly above the battery so you can loosen the ports for the Lightning connector and headphones (see figure 6). If necessary, use the spatula or tweezers (see figure 7).
4. Now you can remove the entire ribbon cable (see figure 8).

Depending on the features of the new back cover, you may have to transfer some small parts from the old back cover. Check whether your new back cover already has the parts listed below, and transfer them if necessary.

1. Logic board antenna cable – this part is screwed into the side of the frame with a little Phillips screw (see figures 1 and 2).
   1 x 1.2 mm Phillips screw
2. SIM card tray ejector lever – remove the Phillips screw and take out the ejector lever (see figures 3 and 4).
   1 x 1.8 mm Phillips screw
   Check whether you can push the SIM tray in and out the right way after you insert it in the new back cover.
3. Retaining brackets – 6 retaining brackets are screwed into the sides of the frame (see figure 5). Unscrew the screws and remove the brackets.
   11 x 1.5 mm Phillips screw
4. Silver frame bracket – unscrew the Phillips screw and remove the bracket (see figure 6).
5. Plastic parts (see arrow markings in figure 7).

1. Now put the Lightning connector in the original position (see figure 1).
2. Make sure that the Lightning connector, the audio jack and the microphone are fitted properly against the frame (see figure 2).
3. Install the little black plastic bracket over the microphone again (see figure 3).

1. Now screw in all nine screws that attach the Lightning connector again (see figure 1).
   2 x 3.1 mm Phillips screw
   2 x 1.2 mm Phillips screw
   2 x 1.4 mm Phillips screw
   2 x 1.6 mm Phillips screw
   1 x 3.8 mm Phillips screw

1. Now attach one end of the antenna cable again (see figure 1).

1. Now install the Lightning cover (see figure 1) and screw it in place (see figure 2).
   2 x 3.1 mm Phillips screw

1. Then put the speaker back in its original position (see figure 1).
2. Now reinstall the little silver rail for the antenna cable. Make sure you insert the cable properly between the rail and the speaker (see figure 2).
3. Now fasten the Phillips screws again (see figure 3).
   1 x 2.3 mm Phillips screw
   1 x 2.8 mm Phillips screw

1. Attach the antenna cable to the vibration motor again (see figures 1 and 2).

1. Put the volume control cable in the original position and screw it in place with the three Phillips screws (see figure 1).
   2 x 2.0 mm Phillips screw
   1 x 2.3 mm Phillips screw

1. Put the standby cable in the original position (see figure 1) and screw it in place with the two Phillips screws (see figure 2).
   2 x 2.0 mm Phillips screw

1. Now install the silver cover (see figure 1) and screw it in place (see figure 2).
   1 x 1.2 mm Phillips screw

1. Attach new adhesive strips to the battery and pull off the film (see figures 1 to 3). Otherwise, the battery will have too much room and move around.
Now put the battery back in the iPhone (see figure 4).

1. First reconnect the bottom of the logic board to the antenna cable (see figure 1) and then put the logic board back in its original position (see figure 2). Make sure that all cables and connectors are uncovered again.

1. Now screw in all three screws that hold the logic board in place (see figure 1).
   2 x 2.3 mm standoff screw
   1 x 2.0 mm Phillips screw

1. Now reinstall the little black plastic bracket (see figures 1 and 2).
1 x 2.8 mm Phillips screw
1 x 1.2 mm Phillips screw (screwed into the side of the frame)

1. Now install the Wi-Fi cover and screw it in place (see figure 1).
   
   2 x 1.6 mm Phillips screw
   1 x 2.8 mm Phillips screw
2. Connect the antenna cable and secure it with the bracket on the logic board again (see figure 1). Make sure that the antenna cable runs below the two other connectors again (see figure 2).
3. Now connect the two connectors for the volume control cable and standby cable (see figure 3).

1. Now install the silver cover (see figure 1) and screw it in place (see figure 2).
   1 x 1.3 mm Phillips screw
   1 x 2.8 mm Phillips screw

1. Now put the vibration motor back in its original position (see figure 1). Make sure that you insert the antenna cable back into the rail on the speaker the right way.
2. Screw the vibration motor in place again (see figure 2).
   2 x 2.3 mm Phillips screw

1. Put the camera back in its original position and connect the camera’s connection cable (see figure 1).
2. Now install the camera cover (see figure 2) and screw it in place (see figure 3).
   1 x 1.6 mm Phillips screw
   1 x 2.1 mm Phillips screw
3. Now put the small black sticker back on (see figure 4).

1. Reattach the connectors (see figure 1). Connecting the LCD connector generally takes a few tries. Be very careful to avoid bending the connector.
   Front camera/sensor/earpiece/ambient microphone
   Touch ID cable
   LCD
   Touchscreen
2. Start your iPhone as soon as the connectors are securely attached. Check the function of the LCD, touchscreen, proximity sensor, front camera and earpiece.
   If the connectors aren’t connected properly, stripes will appear on the display or parts of the touchscreen won’t work.
   
3. Now attach the cover and screw it in place (see figure 2).
   1 x 1.6 mm Phillips screw
   3 x 1.2 mm Phillips screw
   1 x 2.9 mm Phillips screw

1. Connect the connectors for the battery, Lightning connector and little antenna cable again (see figure 1).
2. Now attach the silver cover and screw it in place (see figure 2).
1 x 3.2 mm Phillips screw
1 x 2.3 mm Phillips screw

1. Then carefully fold down the screen. Make sure that the edge on the upper part of the screen where the cables are clicks into place properly. Now carefully push the screen on toward the Home button until it is properly installed in the frame.

1. Now screw in the two pentalobe screws at the bottom of the enclosure.
   2 x 3.8 mm pentalobe screws

When the battery is removed from the device, the iPhone loses the time and sets itself to 1:00 a.m. on 1/1/1970. You could have trouble connecting to the cellular network if the time isn’t set.

After a repair, complete the following steps:

1. Synchronize your iPhone with iTunes or connect to a WLAN network and wait until the time is set.
2. Remove the SIM tray with the SIM card and reinsert it.
3. Activate airplane mode on the device and then deactivate airplane mode.