Apple iPhone 6 - Back case

Guide with all the steps necessary for you to change the back cover of the iPhone 6 yourself.

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Tutorial: Step by step

Step 1 iPhone 6

Characteristics:
Physical dimensions: 138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm, 129 grams
Screen: IPS LCD 4.7 inches
Resolution: 1,334x750 pixels (326 ppi)
Processor: Apple A8 (dual-core, 64-bit), PowerVR GX6450 GPU, M8 Coprocessor
RAM: 1 GB
Memory: 16/64/128 GB (not expandable)
Software version: iOS 8
Connectivity: LTE Cat 4, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi? Fi ac
Chambers: 8 megapixel iSight with Focus Pixels, FaceTime 1.2 megapixels
Battery: 1810 mAh (not removable)
Price: 16GB 699 euros / 64GB 799 euros / 128GB 899 euros

Before starting make sure that the iPhone is off.

Step 2 Opening

Remove the 2 3.6mm Pentalobe screws, located on either side of the charging connector.

Step 3

Use the tool with suction cups to easily separate the front panel (screen + accessories) without damaging the equipment.

Step 4

The front panel will be attached to the base plate by the data flexes at the top. These flex cables are fragile and can be cut or broken, handle them with care.

Step 5 Panel frontal

Remove the Phillips screws that hold the shield covering the connections on the motherboard:

  • 3 screws of 1.2 mm
  • 1 screw of 1.7 mm
  • 1 screw of 3.1 mm

Step 6

Remove the shield to access the connectors.

Step 7

Disconnect the flexes from the front panel on the motherboard.

Step 8

Separate the front panel.

Step 9 Motherboard connections

Remove the metal shield covering the battery connector, held by 2 Phillips screws:

  • 1 of 3.2 mm
  • 1 of 2.2 mm

Step 10

Disconnect the battery from the motherboard.

Step 11

Unplug the flex from the charging module on the motherboard.

Disconnect the coaxial antenna cable.

Step 12 SIM card

Remove the SIM card, next to the tray.

Step 13 Motherboard

Remove the upper cable holder, held by 2 Phillips screws:

  • 1 of 2.9 mm
  • 1 of 2.2 mm

Step 14

Disconnect the flex from the side keys, using the flat part of the opening tool.

Step 15

Remove the bracket with contacts at the top, held by 4 Phillips screws:

  • 2 of 2.5 mm
  • 1 of 1.4 mm
  • 1 of 1.5 mm

Step 16

Remove the small metal grounding bracket, secured by 2 x 1.6mm Phillips screws.

Step 17

Remove the small angled support held by 2 Phillips screws:

  • 1 of 2.6 mm
  • 1 of 1.3 mm (located on the upper side).

Step 18

Remove the 1.2mm Phillips screw that holds the small antenna interconnect cable.

Step 19 Camera

Disconnect the camera from the motherboard.

Step 20 Screws

Remove the screws that hold the motherboard:

  • 2 Phillips 1.9 mm
  • 1 standoff of 2.3 mm

Step 21 Motherboard

Separate the base plate.

Step 22 Battery

Peel off the battery using a plastic spatula or follow the step:

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Step 23 Volume and blocking controls.

Retire los 3 tornillos Phillips:

  • 2 de 2.3 mm
  • 1 de 1.8 mm

Step 24 Side keys

Separate the metal support on which the push buttons of the flex are fixed.

Remove the buttons you need to replace.

Step 25 Flex volume and lock buttons

Peel off the flex from the shell, pulling gently on it.

Step 26 Rear camera

Remove the 2 Phillips screws that hold the metal support of the camera:

  • 1 of 2.1 mm
  • 1 of 1.5 mm

Remove the small antenna contact on the right side of the camera.

Step 27

Separate the rear camera.

Step 28 Supports

Remove the metal flash holder, held by a 1.2mm Phillips screw.

Step 29

Remove the 2 2.2 mm Phillips screws that hold the power button holder.

Step 30 Power key

Remove the power key if you need to replace it.

Step 31 Flex with power button, flash and microphone.

Take off the flash and the front microphone with the help of a flat tool.

Step 32

Peel off the flex next to the components, pulling gently.

Step 33 Speaker

Remove the 4 Phillips screws that hold the speaker module:

  • 2 of 2.9 mm
  • 2 of 2.3 mm

Remove the speaker.

Step 34 Vibrator

Remove the vibrator, held by 2 Phillips 1.6 mm screws.

Step 35 Charging module with headphones and microphone connector.

Remove the metal support held by 2 Phillips screws of 3.1 mm.

Step 36

Remove the microphone stand, held by a 3.6mm Phillips screw.

Step 37

Remove the 6 screws that hold the headphone jack and the charging jack:

  • 2 of 1.5 mm
  • 2 of 1.7 mm
  • 2 of 3.1 mm

Step 38

Peel off the flex from the housing by pulling gently and using the flat part of the opening tool.

Apply a little heat to the housing on the opposite side to soften the glue and peel off easily.

Step 39 Back case

Peel off the microphone and the headphone jack.

Finally, remove the charging module with headphones and microphone connector.

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