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SBS - Lightning / USB Cable (1m), white
SBS - Lightning / USB Cable (1m), white

Manufacturer: SBS

Code: TECABLEUSBIP589W


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This is a manual for the replacement of the iPhone 6S Lightning connector flex cable, which aside from the Lightning connector secures the headphones jack, double microphone as well as contacts for connecting the Taptic Engine and voice speaker. 

Replacement parts and accessories for iPhone 6S can be found on our e-shop. If you are interested in a service task for an iPhone 6S please visit one of our branches and we will arrange a same-day delivery.

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
Opening the device #1
Opening the device #2

 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
Removing the accumulator console screws #1
Removing the accumulator console screws #2
  • 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
Disconnecting the metal battery connector holder #1
Disconnecting the metal battery connector holder #2
  • disconnect the battery holder from the iPhone

Step 5
Disconnecting battery connector

Disconnecting battery connector
Disconnecting battery connector #1
Disconnecting battery connector #2
  • 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.
Removing front panel cable bracket from the LCD assembly. #1
Removing front panel cable bracket from the LCD assembly. #2
Removing front panel cable bracket from the LCD assembly. #3
  • 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 LCD assembly cable bracket #1
Removing the LCD assembly cable bracket #2
  • 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
Disconnecting LCD cable #1
Disconnecting LCD cable #2

 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
Disconnecting lightning connector

Disconnecting lightning connector
Disconnecting lightning connector #1
Disconnecting lightning connector #2
  • insert the flat side of the spudger under the flat cable of the lightning connector
  • by lifting it up, disconnect it from the motherboard

Step 13
Lightning connector module

Lightning connector module
Lightning connector module #1
Lightning connector module #2
  • unscrew the two 1,5mm Philips screws, which secure the Taptic Engine 
  • remove the Taptic Engine from the phone

Step 14
Removing the strips from the Wi-Fi antenna bracket

Removing the strips from the Wi-Fi antenna bracket
  • use tweezers to remove the strips from the Wi-Fi antenna bracket

Step 15
Disconnecting antenna cable

Disconnecting antenna cable
Disconnecting antenna cable #1
Disconnecting antenna cable #2
  • use the tip of a spudger to disconnect the antenna cable from its location in the upper right corner of the motherboard
  • repeat the same with the antenna cable in the bottom left corner next to the battery

Step 16
Removing the speaker assembly from the phone

Removing the speaker assembly from the phone
Removing the speaker assembly from the phone #1
Removing the speaker assembly from the phone #2
Removing the speaker assembly from the phone #3
Removing the speaker assembly from the phone #4
  • Remove the following screws:
    • two 2,6 mm screws
    • two 2,3 mm screws
    • one 3mm screw
  • Remove the speaker assembly from the phone
     

Step 17
Removing the lightning assembly from the phone

Removing the lightning assembly from the phone
Removing the lightning assembly from the phone #1
Removing the lightning assembly from the phone #2
Removing the lightning assembly from the phone #3
  • insert the flat end of the sudger in-between the lightning connector and the rare case and remove the remaining glue
  • use the sharp edge of the tool to eject the microphone from the case
  • remove the lightning assembly from the phone

 Install a new module by reversed process. 

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