It is possible that, after several years with your iPhone, your I will no longer last so much Like the first day, and it is normal, however, repairing it in an Apple Store is too expensive for the life of your phone, and, in many occasions, we do not even have a store nearby, so sending our only mobile by messaging or approaching so many kilometers, it is not a very feasible option.
That is why, today, let's see how Open an iPhone step by step, with personal recommendations, so that you can Change the battery of these devices. They are all practically the same, and although it will not be the same as seeing a video, I hope it helps you.
Steps to open an iPhone
The first thing we will have to do, logically, is to open the iPhone. For this we will need a screwdriver, which we can buy individually, but that also usually comes with the replacement battery, so that we do not have to acquire anything else. Subsequently, we will teach how to buy them, so if you go at the end of the article you will see what I mean, and next to it you will already have the tools we are talking about.
- We turn off The iPhone is on
- We remove the 2 lower screwslocated on the sides of the load connector, with the screwdriver appropriate to them that would come next to the battery we commented.
- We must heat the telephone corners. The iPhone have a kind of glue inside, which will cause the screen not to come out easily, for this, with a hot air gun, or a simple dryer, if we do not have this, we must increase the temperature of the phone to help us to dilate and soften this material. Nor do we have to happen, because we could burn something.
- With the help of a sucker (which will also come in the tools), we will pressure at the bottom of the screen, above the load connector, where it no longer has screws.
- When lifting a little, we will use a plectrum (also included) to introduce it into the slot that we have managed to lift, and slowly, we will move it through the edge of the phone, listening as clicks indicate that it would be taking off from the supports it has.
- By traveling the entire iPhone, it will no longer hold, and we can Raise the screen Be careful, since it will be connected to a flex, and does not release completely.
Ready. For now we already have the Iphone disassembled, being the most complicated step, because from now on it is quite easy to continue with the change of battery, always carefully and without hurry.
Steps to change the battery:
- Disconnect the battery cable: Before doing anything, the first thing is to disconnect the old battery. You will see a small connector that joins the battery with the motherboard. To disconnect it, you will need a screwdriver to remove a couple of screws that hold a small metal lid. Then, with a plastic stick or a lever tool, carefully remove the battery connector.
- Remove the battery: In some models, the battery is stuck with a strong adhesive. If you cannot easily remove it, we can use heat again to loosen the glue, and that it is easier to eliminate. The idea is to avoid damaging the battery while you remove it, because if we click or manipulate in excess, it could react and swell. Once the battery is free, take it carefully.
- New Battery: Now, place the replacement battery instead. Normally, they bring another strip of glue that we can place, although from experience, the lid continues with a lot of the old adhesive, so if you hit it with care and press a little, it will remain quite firm and it is not even necessary to leave it so stuck again, although if you want to do it 100% professional, you can use that new adhesive.
- Finally, we will return to Place the metal lid and screws that we have removed, performing the opposite steps.
- At the time of Adjust the screen againwill go pressure, again “hook” in the clicks that we subsequently release, so you are not afraid to press a bit to fit from one side to the other, even if you do not do it excessively strong, since it is delicate.
*You can remove the flex screen to work more comfortably, although if you don't want to do it, you can change the battery without touching it, saving you remove those screws or connectors.
Where to acquire battery and tools
When buying this type of batteries, we will have to go to unofficial websites, since Apple does not sell the originals, so, except if we do it with them, they must be replicas of other brands and vendors. We have several options, although I stay with 2:
- Amazon: If you want me to get quickly and have the 3 years of guarantee that this store offers you, it is the best option. We will pay more for it, but we will also find brands that offer superior quality. In my case I usually buy those of Bokman, and I have never had any problem. They come with all the tools we have talked about, so you will not need anything else to make this change. Logically, depending on the model, it will have a price or another, and we must look for ours.
- Aliexpress: On the other hand, if we prefer something even more economical, and that also includes the tools, Aliexpress is the key, since from screens to batteries we will have thousands of options much cheaper. If we are not in a hurry and wait 1 or 2 weeks to arrive is not a problem, it is the most interesting alternative. There are thousands of brands too, although less popular than those of Amazon, being more generic, but not bad. You will only have to read opinions.
So nothing, now that you have everything you need, it's just get to work. If you have any questions, you can leave us a comment and we will try to help you, although if you follow the steps it is very simple, especially once you get it, since next time it will seem nonsense, although we understand that the first time always scares.
