iPhone 6 disassembly with description. How to disassemble an iPhone at home

At the end of 2014, sales of the new iPhone version 6 started. As always, many fans were expecting a new product Apple products who were interested functionality device and its difference from previous versions telephone numbers of this company. Therefore, queues for iPhone 6 lined up in front of stores in Europe and the USA several hours before the start of sales.

Particularly inquisitive users are interested not only in the functions of the smartphone, but also in its “stuffing”, because in the event of a gadget breakdown, you need to be able to understand its internal structure or at least have a superficial understanding of it. Repairing a device in workshops is sometimes expensive, so many owners of Apple smartphones try to study all the elements of the device and the mechanism of their operation, so that, if necessary, they can independently perform a simple replacement of any part.

How to open an iPhone 6 and how to disassemble an iPhone 6, as well as how to perform these steps with the iPhone 6 plus model, is described in this instruction.

In order to disassemble the iPhone 6 correctly, you need to perform all the steps in a strictly defined order and extremely carefully and carefully so as not to get confused and break the fragile part. This especially applies to expensive parts such as motherboard.

The iPhone 6 case should open according to the following algorithm:

When opening, it is better to work on a soft surface so that the device is not damaged if it falls. And, of course, it is recommended to hold the device with both hands and not by weight.

This completes the process of disassembling the device. This is what a disassembled iPhone 6 looks like:

Repair shop specialists rate the ability to repair an iPhone 6 in the event of a breakdown as 7 points out of 10. This is a fairly high estimate and is explained by the following factors:

Among the minuses of the Apple device repair technician in Model 6, the following points are noted:

How to disassemble iPhone 6 Plus

If you are wondering how to disassemble the iPhone 6S PLUS - a slightly different iPhone model than 6, see the instructions below. Typically, this procedure is required if the user urgently needs to unlock the iPhone, but it does not connect to the Internet or does not sync with the PC, etc. In such situations, the owner of the gadget rightly decides that there is something wrong with the “stuffing” of the device and often decides to open the case on his own.

To disassemble your iPhone 6 Plus, follow these steps in sequence:

Experts also rated the smartphone model from Apple 6 Plus 7 points in terms of repairability. The reasons for such a high rating are due to such indicators discovered during the opening of the device and a detailed study of the internal elements, such as:

There is only one drawback of version 6 plus - as in version 6, it is the use of a non-standard type of screws that require the purchase of a special screwdriver. But for good workshops this is unlikely to be a big problem, because... Without the necessary set of tools, high-quality repairs of Apple devices will be impossible.

Analysis of the iPhone 6S - another popular version of the mobile device from Apple, see below.

iPhone 6 Plus, cake and iPhone 5s

It is noteworthy that during the disassembly process, a gray iPhone 6 and a golden iPhone 6 Plus were used - exactly the same colors and models as in the recent smartphone test. It's a good thing iFixit was able to get their hands on the 5.5-inch iPhone, because word is that it will be as rare as the gold iPhone 5s was last year. But let's leave the lyrics aside and proceed to the autopsy.

To be first in its business, iFixit had to purchase smartphones in Australia, the first country where sales began. This is also where the first smartphone fell from one’s hands, but that’s another story.

The design of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, as noted by iFixit, is very reminiscent of the very first iPhone, also known as 2G. Model numbers A1586 And A1524 respectively. The camera does protrude, but measurements show only 0.6 mm - not much at all. As before, to open the case, you will need to unscrew two non-standard screws on the bottom end of the device, and then disconnect the display from the rest of the device. Only one cable at the top of the iPhone will completely prevent this from happening. There is no longer a cable from Touch ID to Lightning, which made disassembling the iPhone 5s difficult. By the way, all the parts inside are fastened with standard screws.

The internal layout of the parts is similar, except that many components have expanded a little in width and become thinner. As we know thanks to spy shots, speaker and the front camera are now placed on one cable. So far everything is working out like clockwork.

Let's look at the batteries. In the iPhone 6, the battery has a capacity of 1810 mAh and a voltage of 3.82 V. It is noteworthy that different power levels are indicated on different sides. From one it is 6.91 W/h, and from the reverse it is already 7.01 W/h. The truth is somewhere near. The tablet phone uses a 2915 mAh, 3.82 V and 11.1 Wh battery. The iPhone 5s had a battery capacity of 1560 mAh. The batteries in Apple smartphones are still lithium-ion.

iPhone 6

iPhone 6 Plus

The vibration motor in the iPhone 6 Plus has moved and is now located to the right of the battery; in the iPhone 6 its location remains unchanged. The camera module can be removed easily and effortlessly using tweezers. The changes are known. These are new 8-megapixel modules. iPhone 6 Plus has optical stabilization images, in the iPhone 6 it is successfully replaced by electronics. Next, iFixit specialists remove the antennas to gain access to the motherboards of the smartphones.

So, the iPhone 6 has a system on the A8 chip labeled APL1011. Found on the board RAM LPDDR 3 produced by Hynix with a capacity of 1 GB - no miracle happened. LTE modem made by Qualcomm. Microcircuits manufactured by SkyWorks, Avago, and RF Micro Devices are also used. The gyroscope is made by InvenSense. On the reverse side we found flash memory manufactured by SanDisk. This copy has 128 GB of memory. The M8 coprocessor and NFC chip with Secure Element module were manufactured by NXP. The iPhone 6 uses the Cirrus Logic 338S1201 audio codec.

On iPhone 6 Plus motherboard differs slightly, but has exactly the same modules as in the iPhone 6. Accordingly, the performance of smartphones will also be absolutely identical. Apparently, the A8 processor does not care what display resolution it works with.

The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus received slightly modified speakers that are devoid of any markings. But now you can replace the speaker separately from other parts - this is a plus. Again, confirming the spy shots of the components, Apple placed the Lightning connector and headphone jack in one module on one cable. Also, the volume buttons and the Power button are a single part. They are connected by a fairly thin cable.

Contrary to rumors, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus did not receive protection against moisture. However, under Power button and volume control buttons there is a rubber gasket that prevents accidental splashes or debris from entering the case. This is a step forward, but getting caught in the rain with a new smartphone in your hands is still not worth it.

iPhone 6

iPhone 6 Plus

Both new smartphones received 7 points out of 10 on the maintainability scale. This is a point more than the iPhone 5s had last year. iFixit noted that it is still quite easy to separate the display, quickly change the battery, and there is no longer a cable from Touch ID to Lightning, which could easily be damaged when opening the case. There is only one disadvantage listed - the use of non-standard screws in the case. This is perhaps not the most serious problem.

By the way, all iFixit instructions for complete disassembly

Worldwide. As usual, the guys from the iFixit team were the first to get their hands on the new items and take them apart. To do this, they went to distant Australia and stood in a long line.

You probably won't need it disassemble iPhone 6 so soon, however, situations are different and it is better to be prepared for independent repairs and replacement of components in advance.

Using a special pentalobe screwdriver (you can use the proprietary 54 Bit Driver Kit), unscrew at least “pentalobe” screws. It's a shame that Apple uses non-standard screws. The good thing is that the device does not need to be heated for disassembly. Thank you anyway.

Next, we open the phone using a suction cup or special tape that leaves no traces (the guys from iFixit use special tool iSlack). At home, it is better to hold the phone over a soft surface and in two hands and, of course, do not do this in weight.

The next step involves using a boomerang in an unusual way. We recommend that you perform it only under the supervision of a qualified specialist, since using a boomerang at home can cause harm not only to the device, but also to you and your loved ones. But let's be serious! The best option for disconnecting all cables is a regular guitar pick, like any other plastic without sharp edges. Disconnect the display cable and move on.

Inside there are many standard Philips screws. But a good set of screwdrivers from the nearest radio store will help you deal with any type of screw. Using a simple screwdriver, we remove the metal plate that holds the front panel.

Remove the Home button from the front panel. The tongs from the manicure set are ideal for this.

We disconnect the cables and remove the front camera and speaker for a detailed study.

To remove the battery, we will again use the plastic “mediator”. If everything is done correctly, it will allow you to quickly and without mechanical damage remove the battery.

The iPhone 6 uses a 3.82V lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 1810 mAh. On one side it shows a power of 6.91 Watts/hour, and on the other - 7.01. It seems that the engineers managed to improve the performance after the text for printing on one side was approved.

We take out the rear camera with tweezers.

We turn off and remove all antennas with it.

Hurray, we got to the motherboard! First, we need to remove the protection from electromagnetic pulses to find out what's inside. Let's do so.

Now we remove the vibration motor module.

There are two types of vibration motors - counterweight and linear oscillating. Which ones are better? According to the guys at iFixit, answering this question is as difficult as choosing between Pepsi and Coke. It seems that this time Apple has opted for a linear oscillating type.

This year appearance The dynamics have changed slightly. True, the absence of markings suggests that the changes compared to the speaker of the previous model are insignificant.

The charging and headphone connectors form one module and are placed on one cable. This means that you cannot replace one connector separately, only together. Of course, this is a drawback from a repairability point of view, but for Apple it saves precious space inside the device.

The last thing left to remove are the power buttons and the volume rocker. Tweezers will help us with this again.

That's all. On the iFixit repairability scale, the iPhone 6 scores 7 out of 10.

This high score is explained by the following factors:
+ The display module is separated first, which simplifies the procedure for replacing the screen (the most common breakdown)
+ The battery is easy to change. All you need to do is unscrew the pentalobe screws and carefully remove the plastic seals.
+ The fingerprint sensor cable no longer interferes with opening the device (in 5S it could be very easily damaged)
- iPhone 6 still uses custom pentalobe screws that require special screwdrivers
— Apple does not share information on iPhone repair 6 with unauthorized independent workshops and customers

We have already purchased refurbished iPhones on AliExpress. Outwardly, they looked like devices after a year of careful use, but surprises awaited us inside: strange copies of screens with distorted colors instead of the original ones, battered batteries, wheezing in the speakers.

I want to get involved in an adventure! What will I need?

Motherboard. This is the main part of the smartphone that you will need to assemble the iPhone 7. Look for it in the AliExpress search by request "iPhone 7 logic board".

Please note that in the search results there are 2 types of lots: with Touch ID and without it. The last option is not for you; using it, you will not be able to assemble a fully functional device, not only with all your desire, but also with any level of skill.

The fact is that the Touch ID fingerprint sensor is tied to the motherboard at the hardware level. It won't work to give her another one. If you install something left, you can use it as nothing more than a home button.

This is why you also need to look at the Touch ID color. It is not possible to change the sensor separately, so you need to immediately choose black or white.

A motherboard is a complex spare part on which a large number of components are installed. In this case, your main concern should be the memory size: 32, 128 or 256 GB. It is on this that the cost of the component most depends.

Make sure that they don’t give you a motherboard that is locked to some operator. Read about all this in the lot description on AliExpress.

Frame. This part of the future iPhone 7 will be responsible for the tactile sensations from using the device. The more expensive and high-quality part you buy, the more complete your impressions will be. Search by request "iPhone 7 rear case".

Almost all sellers on AliExpress include the necessary additional parts in the package. What comes with the case:

• SIM card tray
• Volume buttons
• Power button
• Mode switch

The fact is that it is almost impossible to match external parts from one manufacturer to another by color, so do not try to save money and look for them separately.

Also note that the Touch ID sensor that comes with motherboard, should match everything else in color - black for black models and white for all others.

However, you can put together some interesting color options. For example, you can combine white and black components and get a stylish gadget with black back and Touch ID, as well as a white front panel.

By the way, the camera eye is already installed on each normal case, so you don’t have to buy it separately.

Button cable. Search by request "iPhone 7 Power and Volume Control Cable". It is needed to connect buttons and other components.

Display. You will need search query "iPhone 7 OEM display". It is very important to specify the OEM in order to ultimately get the highest quality screen.

However, be mentally prepared for the fact that the screen may differ slightly from the original one. It may have slightly different colors and may be less bright and responsive.

The good news is that the displays of modern iPhones come assembled. In addition to the screen itself, you also get glass with built-in touch panel. This increases the cost of repairs, but simplifies the assembly of a real Apple smartphone from spare parts from AliExpress.

Display protection. Search for it by request "iPhone 7 LCD Shield Plate". It is attached to the screen assembly, holds other components and protects it from heat and other negative influences.

Battery. Search for it by request "iPhone 7 battery". Don't pay attention to the cheapest options and don't try to find a high-capacity battery - none of this will lead to any good.

The normal battery capacity for the iPhone 7 is 1960 mAh, so go from there. Most sellers warn that the real one may differ slightly, but the difference is rarely more than 10% up or down.

Full set of screws. Search by request "iPhone 7 screw set". So you will find a package with all the screws necessary to assemble the device.

Main camera. What's an iPhone without a main camera? Search for a suitable option upon request "iPhone 7 rear camera".

Don't chase the cheapest options, you don't need them. Fortunately, for a 7, replacement cameras are already very cheap.

Front-camera. Find the required spare part upon request "iPhone 7 front camera". Everything else is the same as the main camera.

Please note that all the necessary additional sensors (lighting, proximity) are already included in the front camera module.

Speaker. Search for it by request "iPhone 7 earpiece speaker".

This thing will be useful to you not only for making voice calls. No, this is another speaker to create a stereo effect while playing music.

Main speaker. Look for this spare part on request "iPhone 7 speaker", but under no circumstances confuse the main speaker with the conversational one.

Of course, the Chinese analogue is unlikely to play as well as the original. However, our experience shows that there is a difference, but it is not super critical.

Lightning port. Search for it by request "iPhone 7 connector". The port will be needed to charge the device and connect accessories to it.

For some reason, most sellers on AliExpress sell this part not one at a time, but in lots of 5-10. But you can find the option you need.

This spare part also includes the main microphone for iPhone.

Vibration motor. In general, the iPhone 7 does not have a simple vibration motor, but a special haptic engine called Taptic Engine. However, you won't find anything with this query on AliExpress due to legal reasons, and here is the correct one - "iPhone 7 vibro".

Be prepared for the fact that the tactile feedback from such a solution may not be as pleasant as the original.

Wi-Fi antenna. Search by request "iPhone 7 Wi-Fi antenna". The delivery set usually includes all related spare parts.

A set of iron. Search by request "iPhone 7 metal plate". It is useful for connecting components together and other tasks.

Screwdriver Set. The package contains almost every part for iPhone with AliExpress sellers They will put several screwdrivers, so in the end you will have such a large set that you won’t need additional ones.

Moreover, with a high probability you will collect everything together not on your own, but in a service where there are already enough of all these tools.

Additional accessories. Buy headphones, chargers and other accessories at your own discretion.

(Cost structure of spare parts for assembly)

I took more or less average values ​​for all the components that I managed to find on AliExpress to assemble a real iPhone 7 with 128 GB. The intermediate amount is about 28,380 rubles. However, you need to add to it the work of a master who will assemble your device and add the missing details. Approximate result - 30 thousand rubles.

Of course, the most expensive spare part was not the screen or the case, but the motherboard. On average, the 128 GB storage option will take up about 62% of the cost structure. In second place is the display (14%), and third place is shared by the body and battery (5% each).

It turns out that on average about 14% is accounted for by small spare parts, screws, glands and other nonsense. But you won’t be able to do without all this, even if you want to.

Most parts have free shipping, but some will still require you to spend a small amount, which we decided not to take into account in the calculations.

Some parts may not reach you in the proper form, and sellers may forget to put something in the kit, so some little things will have to be purchased at the assembly site. But these costs are also insignificant.

You're lying, you can't assemble a real iPhone from Chinese hardware

Of course you can't! You're right.

However, no one is saying that we will assemble the iPhone entirely from Chinese replica parts, no. The fact is that in the Celestial Empire, in the 11 years since the appearance of the first Apple smartphone, they have learned to make all the parts except the most important one - the motherboard.

Even the description of this part on AliExpress clearly states that it is not new. Local craftsmen simply take pictures motherboards with original devices , which can no longer be used for their intended purpose, increase their interest and immediately sell. The scheme is simple.

It turns out that you actually buy the heart of the device after some use, and only then hang it with new ones, but not original components. This fact removes the question of the device’s performance, its updates, and other things. The motherboard, which was removed from a real iPhone, is responsible for all this.

If you still decide to assemble an iPhone 7 from parts from AliExpress, you can use iFixit instructions. However, we strongly recommend that you seek help from a qualified specialist who will correctly put all the pieces of the puzzle together and even add missing ones if necessary.

Guys, isn't it easier to just buy a refurbished device?

We have already purchased a refurbished iPhone 7 on AliExpress. The device showed signs of use, but with care. Everything inside it was original. Only the gasket was damaged, which protected the internal components from moisture.

This used iPhone 7 cost us 25 thousand rubles. (this is with some kind of delivery kit), and one assembled almost exclusively from non-original parts costs 30 thousand. In the second case, we have 128 GB, not 32, so the prices can be considered equal. So which is better?

Of course I'm for ready iPhone from AliExpress, or better yet, for the official Refurbished, which is only a few thousand more expensive. Assemble the device from individual parts too difficult, and it is logical to do it only out of sporting interest.

Why is it that it is so expensive to assemble a smartphone almost exclusively from non-original parts? The fact is that spare parts have always cost and will cost more than the entire assembled device. For example, some unofficial SPs even buy new MacBooks for disassembly in order to obtain replacement components, and make money on them.

So I repeat, it’s better to buy ready-made devices. And when getting involved in an adventure, soberly assess the possible risks and consequences.

P.S. You can also look at the cost of parts on Alibaba, they are usually cheaper there. However, this is unlikely to make the venture significantly more profitable.