iphone 6S Full Display Assembly Replacement INTRODUCTION Use this guide along with the Werx Repair Mat to replace the cracked or broken screen on your iphone 6S. Follow Werx Repair Mat Steps 1,2,5 to disassemble. Reverse steps for re-assembly. Use this guide to strip and replace your iphone 6S front panel. It will show you how to remove the home button, front-facing camera and sensor assembly, LCD shield plate, and home button ribbon cable. TOOLS: IMPORTANT Take your time! The repair takes about 20-30 minutes. Remember that you will be handling fragile parts, so be gentle! Most screws are different sizes so keep them organized. Werx Repair Mat Werx Parts www.werxparts.com Page 1 of 16
Step 1: Pentalobe Screws Before disassembling your iphone, be sure it is powered off. Remove the two 3.6 mm Pentalobe screws next to the lightning connector. Step 2: Front Panel Assembly Press a suction cup into the screen, just above the home button. Be sure the cup is completely on the screen to get a tight seal. Werx Parts www.werxparts.com Page 2 of 16
Step 3: While holding the iphone down with one hand, pull up on the suction cup to slightly separate the front panel assembly from the rear case. Take your time and apply firm, constant force. The display assembly is a much tighter fit than most devices. With a plastic opening tool, begin to gently pry the display assembly, while you pull up with the suction cup. Step 4: Slide the flat end of the plastic spudger along the perimeter of the frame to separate the adhesive holding the display assembly in place. Werx Parts www.werxparts.com Page 3 of 16
Step 5: Pull the home button end of the front panel assembly away from the rear case, using the top of the phone as a hinge. Keep the front panel supported at a 90 degree angle in relation to the rear case. Step 6: Several clips along the top edge of the front panel form a partial hinge, allowing the front panel assembly to swing open like a book. During reassembly, align the clips just below the top edge of the rear case. Then, slide the front panel upward until its top edge is flush with that of the rear case. Werx Parts www.werxparts.com Page 4 of 16
Step 7: Use the Werx repair mat to keep screws organized and prevent screw misplacement damage Remove the following 4 Phillips screws securing the front panel assembly cable bracket: o Three 1.3 mm Phillips screws o One 2.8 mm Phillips screw Step 8: Remove the front panel assembly cable bracket from the logic board. Werx Parts www.werxparts.com Page 5 of 16
Step 9: Using a plastic spudger, disconnect the home button flex cable connector connector. Step 10: Using a plastic spudger, disconnect the front camera flex cable connector. Werx Parts www.werxparts.com Page 6 of 16
Step 11: Using a plastic spudger, disconnect the LCD/Digitizer cable connector. Step 12: Remove the front panel assembly from the rear case. Werx Parts www.werxparts.com Page 7 of 16
Step 13: Remove excess adhesive Remove any lifted adhesive from the edge of the frame using the flat end of the plastic spudger. Step 14: Test New Display Assembly Connect the LCD and Digitizer flex cables to test the new display assembly. Ensure that the display is clear of issues and that there are no dead spots in the touch screen. If there are issues with the display assembly, power off, disconnect and reconnect screen. If issues persist, cross-check by using a different display assembly. Werx Parts www.werxparts.com Page 8 of 16
Step 15: Home Button Remove the three 1.7 mm Phillips screws securing the home button bracket. Step 16: Remove the home button bracket from the front panel by lifting and sliding it out from underneath the bottom of the LCD shield plate. Werx Parts www.werxparts.com Page 9 of 16
Step 17: Using the plastic spudger disconnect the home button cable connector by pushing it up and away from the home button. Step 18: Use the heat gun to heat the glass side of the screen near the home button. Keep the heat gun in constant motion and do not overheat flex cable Use the flat end of the spudger to separate the left-hand side of the home button flex cable from the screen. Werx Parts www.werxparts.com Page 10 of 16
Step 19: Gently push the home button up away from the front panel. Do not push the home button all the way through you only need to get a corner free so that you can pry it free with a spudger. Step 20: Once all the adhesive has been separated, remove the home button from the front panel. Werx Parts www.werxparts.com Page 11 of 16
Step 21: Home Button Insert the home button to the front panel. Ensure that the home button extension connector is sitting flush on the display assembly. Step 22: Connect the home button cable connector. Werx Parts www.werxparts.com Page 12 of 16
Step 23: Insert the home button bracket from the front panel. Slide the top right corner of the home button bracket underneath the LCD shield plate and align screw holes. Step 24: Insert the three Phillips screws securing the home button bracket. Werx Parts www.werxparts.com Page 13 of 16
Step 25: Insert the LCD assembly to the rear case. Connect the following flex cable to the logic board: o Digitizer flex cable o LCD data/home button flex cable o Front-facing camera and sensor cable Step 26: Insert the front panel assembly cable bracket to the logic board. Werx Parts www.werxparts.com Page 14 of 16
Step 27: Insert four Phillips screws to securing the front panel assembly cable bracket. Power on the device and test on functions prior to sealing. Step 28: Align the clips just below the top edge of the rear case. Then, slide the front panel upward until its top edge is flush with the rear case. Werx Parts www.werxparts.com Page 15 of 16
Step 29: Run your fingers along the sides being sure the assembly slips evenly into the frame. Step 30: Pentalobe Screws Insert the two Pentalobe screws next to the lightning connector. Werx Parts www.werxparts.com Page 16 of 16