iPhone 6s Plus Display Assembly Replacement

Introduction

Prerequisite guide for replacing the display assembly in your iPhone 6s Plus.

Note: This is not a complete replacement guide. To replace a broken or cracked screen on an iPhone 6s, head over to this guide: iPhone 6s Plus Screen Replacement

What you need

Step 1 Pentalobe Screws

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Before disassembling your iPhone, discharge the battery below 25%. A charged lithium-ion battery can catch fire and/or explode if accidentally punctured.
Power off your iPhone before beginning disassembly.
Remove the two 3.4 mm Pentalobe screws on either side of the Lightning port.

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Step 2 Opening Procedure

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If you don't have an Anti-Clamp, follow the next three steps to use a suction handle.
Apply mild heat to the lower edge of the iPhone using an iOpener or hair dryer for about a minute.
Heat softens the adhesive securing the display, making it easier to open.

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Step 3

Opening the display on the 6s Plus separates a thin strip of adhesive around the perimeter of the display. If you prefer to replace the adhesive, have a set of new adhesive strips ready before you continue. It's possible to complete the repair without replacing the adhesive, and you probably won't notice any difference in functionality.
Apply a suction cup to the lower left corner of the display assembly.
If your display is badly cracked, covering it with a layer of clear packing tape may allow the suction cup to adhere. Alternatively, very strong tape may be used instead of the suction cup. If all else fails, you can superglue the suction cup to the broken screen.

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Step 4

Pull up on the suction cup with firm, constant pressure to create a slight gap between the front panel and rear case.
Pulling too hard may damage the display assembly. Apply just enough pressure to create a small gap between the display assembly and the rear case.

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Step 5

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The safest place to pry from is the notch in the front panel above the headphone jack.
While still maintaining pressure on the suction cup, insert the flat tip of a spudger into the gap, directly above the headphone jack.

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Step 6

Twist the spudger to widen the gap between the front panel and the rear case.

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Step 7

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While firmly pulling up on the suction cup, slide the edge of the spudger under the bottom left corner of the display.

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Step 8

Slide the tip of the spudger up the left side of the phone, between the front panel and the rear case.

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Step 9

Insert the flat tip of the spudger under the right edge of the display.
Slide the spudger up the right side.

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Step 10

Use a plastic opening tool to hold down the rear case while pulling up the suction cup to open the phone.
Do not remove the display completely, or you will damage the data cables connecting the display near the top edge of the iPhone.

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Step 11

Pull up on the small nub on the suction cup to remove it from the display.

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Step 12

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Gently grasp the display assembly and lift it up to open the phone, using the clips at the top of the front panel as a hinge.
Open the display to about a 90º angle, and lean it against something to keep it propped up while you're working on the phone.
Don't open the display more than 90º—it is still connected to the top of the phone by the display, digitizer, and front camera cables which can tear easily.
Add a rubber band to keep the display securely in place while you work. This prevents undue strain on the display cables.
In a pinch, you can use an unopened canned beverage to support the display.

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Step 13 Battery Connector

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Tool used on this step:

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Remove two Phillips screws securing the battery connector bracket to the logic board, of the following lengths:
One 2.9 mm screw
One 2.3 mm screw
Throughout this guide, keep careful track of your screws so that each one goes back where it came from during reassembly. Installing a screw in the wrong place can cause permanent damage.

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Step 14

Remove the battery connector bracket.

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Step 15

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Use a spudger or a clean fingernail to disconnect the battery connector by prying it straight up off the logic board.

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Step 16

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Bend the connector back to ensure it doesn't make contact and power the iPhone on while you're working on it.

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Step 17 Display Assembly

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Remove the following Phillips screws:
Three 1.3 mm screws
One 1.6 mm screw
One 3.0 mm screw
During reassembly, it's critical to place this 3.0 mm screw in the top-right corner of the bracket. Placing it anywhere else may damage the logic board.

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Step 19

Be careful to only pry up on the connector itself and not the socket on the logic board.
Use a plastic opening tool to disconnect the front-facing camera and sensor cable connector.

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Step 20

Use a plastic opening tool to disconnect the digitizer cable by prying it straight up from its socket on the logic board.
When reconnecting the digitizer cable, do not press the center of the connector. Press one end of the connector, then press the opposite end. Pressing in the center of the connector can bend the component and cause digitizer damage.

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Step 21

Make sure the battery is disconnected before you disconnect or reconnect the cable in this step.
Disconnect the home button/fingerprint sensor cable by prying it straight up from its socket on the logic board.

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Step 22

Remove the display assembly.
During reassembly, pause here if you wish to replace the adhesive around the edges of the display.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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3 Comments

The most comprehensive and useful instructions I took the time to find. The screw placement annotations are very informative and handy. Well done. It helped me to flawlessly complete replacement of my screen and digitizer.

drav.stone - Jul 22, 2017 Reply

I did everything step by step. After completing it all and putting the phone back together and turning it back on I noticed that the auto-brightness function doesn't work anymore.

Royce cummings - Sep 9, 2017 Reply

Thanks so much Evan! I was very nervous about attemptong this myself - I’m a senior and never done anything like this before. Your guide (along with the video) gave me the confidence to give it a shot! So glad I did! :-)

CoffeeCup - Mar 30, 2022 Reply

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