iPhone 6s Plus Replacing the Taptic Engine replacement guide

The vibration motor isn’t working.

In this guide, we show you how to replace your iPhone 6s Plus’ defective Taptic Engine. You need this repair if your phone doesn’t vibrate or only barely vibrates.

Required tools

Heat gun

Heat gun

You can use a heat gun to heat parts that are glued on so they’re easier to remove. In most cases, you can also use a hairdryer.
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For storing screws

For storing screws

We recommend storing your screws so you don’t mix up the various screws and small parts.
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Tweezers

Tweezers

We recommend using tweezers to remove screws and various small parts from your device.
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Pick Set

Pick Set

You need a flat but stable tool such as a pick to pry out parts that are glued in place.
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Plastic prying tool

Plastic prying tool

You need a flat plastic prying tool to disconnect the various plugs and connectors.
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Pentalobe PL1 screwdriver

Pentalobe PL1 screwdriver

You need the right screwdriver for removing pentalobe PL1 screws.
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Phillips PH00 screwdriver

Phillips PH00 screwdriver

You need the right screwdriver for removing PH00 screws.
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Required replacement part

iPhone 6s Plus Taptic Engine

iPhone 6s Plus Taptic Engine

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Steps

13 Steps

Turning off your Device

Step 1

Removing the enclosure screws

Step 2

Lifting the display

Step 3

Disconnecting the battery contact

Step 4

Disconnecting the connectors

Step 5

Removing the cover plate

Step 6

Removing the Taptic Engine

Step 7

Installing the Taptic Engine

Step 8

Installing the cover plate

Step 9

Connecting the display

Step 10

Connecting the cables

Step 11

Attaching the display

Step 12

Fastening the enclosure screws

Step 13

Getting started with the repair of your iPhone 6s Plus

If you get stuck or have questions, you can post a comment. We’d be happy to help.

13 steps

Turning off your Device
Turn your iPhone off completely to avoid damaging it during the repair. Press the standby button for about three seconds until the slider appears.
Wipe it from left to right. Now your iPhone will shut down completely, which can take about ten seconds.
Removing the enclosure screws
You need a pentalobe screwdriver to open the iPhone 6s Plus.

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 3.3 mm pentalobe screw
Lifting the display
Put your iPhone 6s Plus on a soft, clean surface to avoid scratching the back.

To lift the display, you need a suction cup, a hard plastic pick and a heat gun. If the screen is severely cracked, cover all of it with packing tape before you continue.Risk of injury due to broken glass.

The screen is lightly glued to the frame. Use a heat gun to heat the edges of the display to about 60°C (140°F).

Place the suction cup over the Home button if possible (otherwise, put it next to the button). While lifting the display with the suction cup, use the hard plastic pick to press down the aluminum frame. At the same time, insert the hard plastic pick between the aluminum frame and the display. This usually takes several attempts.

Once a little gap has opened up between these two parts, you can open it further by slightly turning the pick.

As soon as you can lift the display a few millimeters, you have to carefully work your way around the outside until it’s loosened on both sides.
If necessary, heat the outer edges of the display a few times.
Disconnecting the battery contact
First, remove the two Phillips screws and take off the silver cover.
1 x 2.0 mm Phillips screw
1 x 2.9 mm Phillips screw

Now use the spudger to carefully disconnect the lower connector for the battery contact, antenna and Lightning connector.
Disconnecting the connectors
First remove the five Phillips screws from the silver cover. Put the screws in the same container. Then lift the cover to remove it.
1 x 2.6 mm Phillips screw
3 x 1.2 mm Phillips screw
1 x 1.6 mm Phillips screw

Disconnect the following three overlapping connectors in the order shown below. Be very careful. Place the pointed tip of the spudger very slightly below each contact and lift it up.
Touch ID cable
Front camera/sensor/earpiece/ambient microphone
Display
Removing the cover plate
The Taptic Engine’s contact is under a plate. Remove the three screws from the plate.
1 x 2.6 mm Phillips screw
2 x 3.3 mm Phillips screw

Remove the plate and put it with the screws.

Removing the Taptic Engine
Disconnect the contact.

Unscrew the two screws that hold the Taptic Engine in place.
1 x 2.1 mm Phillips screw
1 x 3.0 mm Phillips screw

Remove the Taptic Engine.
Installing the Taptic Engine
Put the Taptic Engine in the original position.

Fasten the Taptic Engine with the two screws.
1 x 2.1 mm Phillips screw
1 x 3.0 mm Phillips screw

Connect the contact to the flexible flat Lightning cable.
Installing the cover plate
Put the plate back on.

Fasten the plate with the three screws.
1 x 2.6 mm Phillips screw
2 x 3.3 mm Phillips screw
Connecting the display
In the picture, the battery is already connected by mistake. Do not connect the battery until the display is connected.
Reconnect the connectors. Connecting the display connector sometimes takes a few tries. Be very careful to avoid bending the connector.
Touch ID cable
Front camera/sensor/earpiece/ambient microphone
Display

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 display connectors aren’t connected properly, stripes will appear on the display or parts of the touchscreen won’t work.

Install the cover and screw it in place.
1 x 2.6 mm Phillips screw
3 x 1.2 mm Phillips screw
1 x 1.6 mm Phillips screw
Connecting the cables
Reconnect the antenna, Lightning connector, battery and logic board.

Then install the silver cover again.

Screw the cover onto the logic board.
1 x 2.0 mm Phillips screw
1 x 2.9 mm Phillips screw
Attaching the display
Then carefully fold down the display. The display has to click into place properly at the upper edge where the connection cables are.

Carefully press on the display toward the Home button until it’s entirely in the frame. The display has to be flush with the frame.
Fastening the enclosure screws
Now screw in the two pentalobe screws at the bottom of the enclosure.
2 x 3.3 mm pentalobe screw