Note: This is a general tutorial, intended for informational purposes only. This article does not contain detailed steps and does not show every iPhone model. If you are attempting to repair an iPhone, please review other tutorials that correspond to the model number, or contact us.
iPhone 6/7/8 Series:
- Disconnect the battery and remove the screen.
- Remove the screws from the back plate holding the top speaker flex.
- After removing the metal plate and the top speaker, place the screen glass side down on the heat pad to heat it up. (Approximately 2-3 minutes) (CAUTION: make sure the screen is hot enough)
- Use the spudger to remove the two sensors from the upper part.
- Use some alcohol or electrical spray to make the remaining part of the flex on the screen less sticky, and then use a flat head to completely separate the flex from the screen.
For iPhone 8 specifically:
If you pull the cable without heating or liquid, the proximity flex cable might be damaged, usually resulting in the top speaker not working or camera failure. This is because the soldering area of the part is damaged.
What we should be doing:
Soften the glue with heat and alcohol on that area, then use a spudger to insert the bottom layer of the part and pry it up.
iPhone X/11/12 Series:
- Disconnect the battery and remove the screen.
- Remove the screws from the back plate holding the top speaker flex.
- Place the screen glass side down on the heat pad to heat it up.(CAUTION: make sure the screen is hot enough)
- Use the spudger to remove the two sensors from the upper part.
- Carefully grab the top solid part out from the screen.
iPhone 13 Series(Proximity Light Sensor Flex Cable):
- Disconnect the battery and remove the screen.
- Remove the screws from the back plate holding the proximity flex.
- Place the screen glass side down on the heat pad to heat it up. (CAUTION: make sure the screen is hot enough)
- Apply alcohol or electrical spray under the flex cable, and remove it gently with the plastic piece.
- Use the spudger to remove the sensors from the upper part.