Can't hear the person you're talking to when you're having a call with your iPhone 6s?

In this guide, we show you how to replace your iPhone 6s’ defective earpiece. You need this repair if you can’t hear the person you’re talking to or the call is very quiet.

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.

    on Amazon
  • 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.

    on Amazon
  • Phillips PH00 screwdriver

    Phillips PH00 screwdriver

    You need the right screwdriver for removing PH00 screws.

    from €10.84 on Amazon

Required replacement part

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Getting started with the repair of your iPhone 6s

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

11 steps
  1. Turning off your device

    iPhone 6s - Turning off your device 01
    iPhone 6s - Turning off your device 02
    1. Turn off your iPhone before reparation to prevent it from damage. Therefore, press the standby button for about three seconds until the slider appears on the display.
    2. Swipe it from the left to right-hand side. Your iPhone will shut down in approximately 10 seconds.
  2. Removing the enclosure screws

    iPhone 6s - Removing the enclosure screws 01
    Used tools
    Wiha PicoFinish Pentalobe Screwdriver PL1
    Magnetic Pad
    1. To open the iPhone 6s you need a pentalobe screwdriver.
    2. Remove the two pentalobe screws right and left of the lightning connector. We recommend you to arrange the removed screws on a magnetic pad, just like they were located in your phone before .
      2 x 3.8 mm pentalobe screw
    Used tools
    Wiha PicoFinish Pentalobe Screwdriver PL1
    Magnetic Pad
  3. Lifting the display

    iPhone 6s - Lifting the display 01
    iPhone 6s - Lifting the display 02
    Used tools
    Heat gun
    Pick Set
    VAKUPLASTIC Suction Cup
    1. Put your iPhone 6s on a soft, clean surface to avoid scratching the back.
    2. Use a suction cup to lift the front panel, a hard plastic plectrum and a hot-air gun. If the screen is severely damaged, cover it entirely with adhesive tape before you continue.
    3. The screen is slightly adhered to the frame. Use the hot-air gun to heat the outer edges of the display to about 60°C (140°F).
    4. Place the suction cup over the home button or next to it. While lifting the screen with the suction cup, insert the hard plastic plectrum between the aluminum frame and the display frame. Try to press down the aluminum frame as well as to push up the display with the hard plastic plectrum. Usually this takes several attempts.
    5. As soon as you can lift up the screen a few millimeters, slide carefully alongside the outer edges until the display is loosened on both sides.
      If necessary, heat the outer edges of the display several times.
    Used tools
    VAKUPLASTIC Suction Cup
  4. Disconnecting the battery contact

    iPhone 6s - Disconnecting the battery contact 01
    iPhone 6s - Disconnecting the battery contact 02
    iPhone 6s - Disconnecting the battery contact 03
    Used tools
    Pry Tool
    Wiha PicoFinish Phillips Screwdriver PH00
    Piergiacomi Tweezers 2a SA ESD

    To avoid a short circuit, disconnect the battery contact at the beginning of the repair. This will also ensure that you do not accidentally switch on the device during the repair.

    1. Remove the Phillips screws and the plug cover that secure the battery plug. Place the loosened parts in a common field on the magnetic pad to make them easier to find later.
      1 x 2.2 mm Phillips screw
      1 x 2.9 mm Phillips screw
    2. Now carefully remove the battery plug by carefully driving an ESD spudger under the plug. If you do not have a spudger at hand, you can also try it with your fingernail.
    Used tools
    Wiha PicoFinish Phillips Screwdriver PH00
    Piergiacomi Tweezers 2a SA ESD
  5. Disconnecting the display connectors

    iPhone 6s - Disconnecting the display connectors 01
    iPhone 6s - Disconnecting the display connectors 02
    iPhone 6s - Disconnecting the display connectors 03
    1. First loosen the four Phillips screws of the silver contact cover. Place the loosened screws together with the cover in a field on the magnetic pad to make them easier to find again afterwards.
      3 x 1.3 mm Phillips screw
      1 x 2.9 mm Phillips screw
    2. Release the following three overlapping display connectors in the order shown below. To do this, slide the spudger under the respective connector and lift it carefully.
      Front camera/sensor/earpiece/ambient microphone
      Touch ID cable
      Display
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  7. Removing the earpiece

    iPhone 6s - Removing the earpiece 01
    iPhone 6s - Removing the earpiece 02
    iPhone 6s - Removing the earpiece 03
    1. You can find the earpiece at the upper display edge. Remove the three Phillips screws from the earpiece cover and put them in the same field of the magnetic pad.
      2 x 2.2 mm Phillips screw
      1 x 1.8 mm Phillips screw
    2. Now remove the earpiece cover which is still attached to the display back with an adhesive strip. Put it with the screws you removed before.
    3. The earpiece is located under the front camera’s ribbon cable. To remove it, push the cable slightly aside.
  8. Installing the earpiece

    iPhone 6s - Installing the earpiece 01
    iPhone 6s - Installing the earpiece 02
    iPhone 6s - Installing the earpiece 03
    1. Put the earpiece back in its previous position between the FaceTime camera and the sensors. Subsequently, put the cover plate back on and the adhesive strip back in its original position.
    2. Fasten the Phillips screws. Make sure the front camera is centered on the display front. Move it slightly if necessary.
      2 x 2.2 mm Phillips screw
      1 x 1.8 mm Phillips screw

    Note that the screws aren’t the same length! If you mix them up, a screw could press against the display glass from the inside and damage it.

  9. Connecting the display

    iPhone 6s - Connecting the display 01
    iPhone 6s - Connecting the display 02
    iPhone 6s - Connecting the display 03
    1. Plug the display connectors. This usually takes several attempts. Be careful not to bend the connectors.
      Front camera/sensor/earpiece/ambient microphone
      Touch ID cable
      Display
    2. Start your iPhone as soon as the connectors are properly attached. Check the function of the LCD, touchscreen, proximity sensor, front camera and earpiece.
      If the display connectors aren’t properly connected, stripes are displayed or parts of the touchscreen won’t work!
    3. Now put back the connector cover and screw it tight.
      3 x 1.3 mm Phillips screw
      1 x 2.9 mm Phillips screw
  10. Connecting the battery

    iPhone 6s - Connecting the battery 01
    iPhone 6s - Connecting the battery 02
    iPhone 6s - Connecting the battery 03
    1. Connect the battery connector.
    2. Put on the silver cover plate and screw it in place.
      1 x 2,9 mm Phillips-Schraube
      1 x 2,2 mm Phillips-Schraube
  11. Fastening the enclosure screws

    iPhone 6s - Fastening the enclosure screws 01
    1. Now screw tight the two pentalobe screws at the bottom of the enclosure.
      2 x 3.8 mm pentalobe screw
  12. Attaching the display

    iPhone 6s - Attaching the display 01
    1. Carefully fold down the display. Make sure that the edge on the upper screen side with the connected cables snaps in properly. Now carefully push down the display towards the home button alongside the display edge until it is properly placed in the frame.
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