Introduction
This guide is retained solely for historical purposes. Use the updated version of the guide to perform your repair. You can find the updated version of this guide here.
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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While holding the front panel open at about a 90ยบ angle, remove the following screws securing the front panel assembly cable bracket:
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Three 1.3 mm Phillips #00 screws
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One 3.0 mm Phillips #00 screw
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Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the front-facing camera and sensor cable connector.
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