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iPhone 7 Logic Board Disconnection

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  1. iPhone 7 Logic Board Disconnection, Logic Board Connectors: step 1, image 1 of 2 iPhone 7 Logic Board Disconnection, Logic Board Connectors: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the rear-facing camera connector.

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    • Remove the following Phillips screws securing the rear camera bracket to the rear case:

    • One 1.3 mm screw

    • One 2.5 mm screw

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  3. iPhone 7 Logic Board Disconnection: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the bracket.

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    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the antenna bus connector, just left of the rear camera module.

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  5. iPhone 7 Logic Board Disconnection: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 1.2 mm tri-point screws securing the upper cable bracket.

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    • Remove the upper cable bracket.

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the upper cable connector.

    Edit

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    • Remove the four Phillips screws securing the Wi-Fi antenna:

    • Three 1.2 mm screws

    • One 1.7 mm screw

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    • Remove the top left antenna.

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    • Remove the following Phillips screws:

    • One 1.3 mm screw

    • One 2.2 mm screw

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    • Remove the bracket.

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  13. iPhone 7 Logic Board Disconnection: step 12, image 1 of 1
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    • Remove the 2.2 mm standoff screw from the grounding bracket.

    • Standoff screws are best removed using a standoff screwdriver or bit.

    • In a pinch, a small flathead screwdriver will do the job—but use extra caution to ensure it doesn't slip and damage surrounding components.

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    • Use tweezers to gently bend the logic board grounding bracket out of the way.

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Conclusion

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

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Evan Noronha

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