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When replacing the LCD assembly on an iPhone 6S it is necessary to install the old home button into the new assembly, to sure the Touch ID function.

 

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Step 1
Removing Pentalobe screws

Removing Pentalobe screws

 Before disassembling your iPhone discharge the battery under 25%. A charged lithium-ion battery may easily catch fire and explode, if accidentally infringed. 

  • turn off your iPhone
  • remove the two 3,4 mm P2 Pentalobe screws next to the Lightning connector
     

Step 2
Opening the device

Opening the device

 IPhone 6S display is attached to to the device with a thin line of adhesive around edges. If you wish to secure it after the repair, you may purchase it as a replacement part and newly install. If you decide not to replace the adhesive, you should not spot any differences in the functioning of the device. 

  • press down the suction cup in the bottom left corner of the display. Make sure that it did not cover the Home button

 Make sure that the suction cup is fully sucked to the scree and seals well.

  • pull the suction cup so that you slightly deviate the end of the front panel from the rare housing

 Give yourself enough time and use constant force. 

 If the display holds firmly, heat it up slightly with a hairdryer, to soften the adhesive.

  • use a spudger to gently separate the back housing downwards from the LCD assembly, while you continue pulling the suction cup
  • use a plastic spudger to gently move in-between the edge of the LCD assembly and rare housing of the iPhone, while you continue gently pulling the suction cup upwards
  • once finished, remove the suction cup from the display
     

Step 3
Removing the accumulator console screws

Removing the accumulator console screws
  • remove these screws from the ending of the battery connector
    • first 2,9 mm screw
    • second 2,2 mm screw

Step 4
Disconnecting the metal battery connector holder

Disconnecting the metal battery connector holder
  • disconnect the battery holder from the iPhone

Step 5
Disconnecting battery connector

Disconnecting battery connector
  • use a plastic spudger to gently disconnect the battery connector from its socket on the motherboard

 Make sure, not to disconnect only the battery connector and ripping out the whole connector on the motherboard.

Step 6
Removing front panel cable bracket from the LCD assembly.

Removing front panel cable bracket from the LCD assembly.
  • Remove the following four screws, which secure the front panel cable bracket
    • Three 1,2mm screws
    • One 2,8 mm screws

 Keep track of the screws, as wrong placement during reassembling may cause permanent damage to the motherboard of your iPhone 

Step 7
Removing the LCD assembly cable bracket

Removing the LCD assembly cable bracket
  • removing the front panel cable bracket from the motherboard

Step 8
Disconnecting the front-facing camera connector

Disconnecting the front-facing camera connector
  • to disconnect the front-facing camera and sensor cable connector, use a spudger or fingernail

Step 9
Disconnecting the touchscreen connector

Disconnecting the touchscreen connector
  • use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the touchscreen connector

 When re-connecting the touchscreen connector do not press down in the middle. Press one end of the connector and then the other. Pressing down in the middle may bend the component and cause damage to it. 

Step 10
Disconnecting LCD cable

Disconnecting LCD cable

 Before disconnecting or re-connecting the cable, make sure that the battery is disconnected

  • to disconnect the LCD cable connector, use a spudger or a fingernail
  • the display data cable may pop out of the connector while you reassemble your phone
  • when turning your phone back on, this may cause white lines or a blank screen. If this happens, simply re-connect the cable
  • the best way to get your phone running, is disconnecting and re-connecting the battery connector
     

Step 11
Separating the LCD assembly from the rare housing.

Separating the LCD assembly from the rare housing.
  • separate the LCD assembly from the rare housing

Step 12
Disassembling LCD cover

Disassembling LCD cover
  • remove the 9 screws along the perimeter of the LCD cover using a PH000 screwdriver

Step 13
Home Button

Home Button
  • Remove the 3 x 1,7 mm Phillips screws, which secure the home button bracket in place
  • Lift the small piece of the home button bracket, until you spot a small beak
  • Eject the cover from the EMI shield and remove it
     

Step 14
Disconnecting Home button

Disconnecting Home button
  • Use a spudger to disconnect the home button connector from the display panel
  • Gently press down the home button from the display side and slowly separate it from the panel
  • The rubber edge of the home button is very thin and may easily rip. Separate it therefore gently and slowly, yet smoothly. 
  • Use the tip of a spudger to separate the home button flex cable from the panel and remove it from it. 
     

Step 15
Disassembling the earpiece speaker cover

Disassembling the earpiece speaker cover
  • Remove the 3 Phillips screws from the earpiece speaker cover
  • (red) two 2,3 mm screws
  • (orange) one 1,3 mm screw
  • Remove the earpiece speaker bracket
     

Step 16
Lift the front-facing camera

Lift the front-facing camera

Lift the front-facing camera from its place on the front panel, using the flat end of a spudger

Step 17
Disassembling the earpiece speaker

Disassembling the earpiece speaker
  • Keep the front-facing camera on side and remove the damaged speaker from the phone

Step 18
Disassembling the front-facing camera and proximity sensor

Disassembling the front-facing camera and proximity sensor
  • Slowly unstick the proximity sensor and the front-facing camera. Use tweezers to remove the plastic sensor bracket.

Step 19
Insert a new home button

Insert a new home button
  • Insert a home button into the new panel and install it into the device by reversed process.

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