Introduction
Prereq only; disconnect the battery before anything else.
What you need
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Remove the two 3.4 mm Pentalobe screws surrounding the Lightning connector.
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Pull up on the suction cup to slightly separate the front panel assembly from the rear case.
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Once a small gap has been opened, insert the flat end of a spudger above the headphone jack.
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Remove the following screws from the battery connector bracket:
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One 3.0 mm Phillips #00 screw
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One 2.3 mm Phillips #00 screw
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Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the battery connector from the logic board.
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Push the connector to the side to ensure it doesn't accidentally make contact and power on the phone while you're working on it.
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