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iPhone 7 Logic Board Disconnection

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This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and isn’t meant to be used alone.

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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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    2. iPhone 7 Logic Board  Disconnection: step 2, image 1 of 2 iPhone 7 Logic Board  Disconnection: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • 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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    4. iPhone 7 Logic Board  Disconnection: step 4, image 1 of 2 iPhone 7 Logic Board  Disconnection: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • 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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    6. iPhone 7 Logic Board  Disconnection: step 6, image 1 of 2 iPhone 7 Logic Board  Disconnection: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the upper cable bracket.

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    7. iPhone 7 Logic Board  Disconnection: step 7, image 1 of 2 iPhone 7 Logic Board  Disconnection: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the upper cable connector.

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    8. iPhone 7 Logic Board  Disconnection: step 8, image 1 of 2 iPhone 7 Logic Board  Disconnection: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the four Phillips screws securing the Wi-Fi antenna:

      • Three 1.2 mm screws

      • One 1.7 mm screw

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    9. iPhone 7 Logic Board  Disconnection: step 9, image 1 of 2 iPhone 7 Logic Board  Disconnection: step 9, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the top left antenna.

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    10. iPhone 7 Logic Board  Disconnection: step 10, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the following Phillips screws:

      • One 1.3 mm screw

      • One 2.2 mm screw

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    11. iPhone 7 Logic Board  Disconnection: step 11, image 1 of 2 iPhone 7 Logic Board  Disconnection: step 11, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the bracket.

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    12. iPhone 7 Logic Board  Disconnection: step 12, image 1 of 1
      Tool used on this step:
      Standoff Screwdriver for iPhones
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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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    13. iPhone 7 Logic Board  Disconnection: step 13, image 1 of 2 iPhone 7 Logic Board  Disconnection: step 13, image 2 of 2
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      Tweezers
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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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