How to Replace an iPhone Battery

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Locate small hole next to headphone jack.

   Push the tip of a needle or paperclip into hole to eject sim tray.
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   Step 2: Hold your device on end to locate two small screws on either side of the dock.

   Remove the screws using a small Phillips screwdriver. , Pry gently to separate the display from the back panel. ,,, This will allow easier access for disconnecting the remaining cables. , , The white tab will rotate up at a 90 degree angle and release the ribbon cable. ,, Two
   2.3 mm Phillips screws with full threads securing the logic board and camera.
   
   One
   2.9 mm Phillips screw from beneath the "Do not remove" sticker. ,, Be careful not to rip the ribbon connecting the camera to the underside of the board. ,, The camera cannot be removed entirely yet because its connected to the bottom of the logic board. , If the board won't lift up, double check to make sure all the screws securing the logic board have been removed. ,,,
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   Step 3: Insert a spudger between the chrome ring and front panel glass directly above one of the screw holes.

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   Step 4: Lift the panel up from the dock end being careful not to tear or break any ribbons connected near the other end.

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   Step 5: Continue to hold the display panel with one hand

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   Step 6: and use your other hand and a spudger to disconnect the black ribbon cable labeled "1.”

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   Step 7: Rotate the display assembly up until it is roughly vertical.

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   Step 8: Use a spudger to disconnect the black ribbon cable labeled "2."

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   Step 9: Use a spudger to flip up the white plastic tab holding the remaining ribbon cable in place.

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    Step 10: Slide the black ribbon cable out of its connector

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    Step 11: and remove the display assembly from the iPhone.

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    Step 12: Remove the 8 screws surrounding the motherboard: Five 2.3 mm Phillips screws with partial threads securing the logic board to the rear panel.

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    Step 13: Unplug ribbon “4.”

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    Step 14: Lift the motherboard out.

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    Step 15: Unplug this connecting ribbon and place the motherboard aside.

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    Step 16: Use a spudger to gently pry the camera up and out of its housing in the rear panel.

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    Step 17: Use a spudger to gently pry up the end of the logic board closest to the dock connector.

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    Step 18: Slide the logic board towards the dock connector and out of the iPhone.

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    Step 19: Using some force

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    Step 20: pull up on the attached tab on the battery to remove.

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    Step 21: Replace battery and repeat steps in reverse for reassembly.

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