Introduction
Learn how to replace your iPhone 6s Plus’ screen. This part comes with the front-facing camera, sensor assembly, and EMI shield already installed, making for an easier repair.
All you need to do is remove the old screen and transfer the home button to the new screen, in order for Touch ID to function.
You can also use this guide to replace the display cable bracket.
What you need
Video Overview
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Power off your iPhone before beginning disassembly.
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Remove the two 3.4 mm Pentalobe screws on either side of the Lightning port.
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If your display glass is cracked, keep further breakage contained and prevent bodily harm during your repair by taping over the glass.
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Lay overlapping strips of clear packing tape over the iPhone's display until the whole face is covered.
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If the broken glass makes it difficult to get a suction cup to stick in the next few steps, try folding a strong piece of tape (such as duct tape) into a handle and lifting the display with that instead.
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Tool used on this step:Clampy - Anti-Clamp$24.95
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Pull the blue handle backwards to unlock the Anti-Clamp's arms.
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Slide the arms over either the left or right edge of your iPhone.
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Position the suction cups near the bottom edge of the iPhone just above the home button—one on the front, and one on the back.
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Squeeze the cups together to apply suction to the desired area.
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Tool used on this step:Clampy - Anti-Clamp$24.95
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If you don't have an Anti-Clamp, follow the next three steps to use a suction handle.
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Apply mild heat to the lower edge of the iPhone using an iOpener or hair dryer for about a minute.
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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.
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Open the display to about a 90Âş angle, and lean it against something to keep it propped up while you're working on the phone.
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Add a rubber band to keep the display securely in place while you work. This prevents undue strain on the display cables.
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Tool used on this step:Magnetic Project Mat$19.95
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Remove two Phillips screws securing the battery connector bracket to the logic board, of the following lengths:
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One 2.9 mm screw
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One 2.3 mm screw
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Remove the following Phillips screws:
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Three 1.3 mm screws
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One 1.6 mm screw
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One 3.0 mm screw
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Remove the two 1.9 mm Phillips screws securing the home button bracket.
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Tool used on this step:iOpener$17.99
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Apply mild heat (with an iOpener, heat gun, or hair dryer) to soften the adhesive securing the home button gasket.
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Using your fingertip, gently press up on the home button from the front side of the display assembly. Use firm, constant pressure to slowly separate the home button's rubber gasket from the front panel.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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73 Comments
What do you do about the 3D touch?
The 3D Touch sensor should be integrated into the replacement part that you buy. If you check out our display teardown you can see that it's embedded two layers deep in the display assembly, so there are no discrete parts you need to worry about.
And if you replace the home button with a new one the finger sensor usually don't work again
This is because the home button that originally comes with the phone is "married" is married to the phone. This connection can never be returned if home button is broken or replaced. That in turn makes touch id not work because its not coded to the phone. Apple can not remarry phones in case anybody was wondering. Take good care of your home button
