The vibration on your iPhone 11 no longer works properly?

In this photo tutorial, we'll explain step by step how you can easily replace the Taptic Engine yourself.

The Taptic Engine generates the mechanical feedback in iPhone 11. An electromagnetic linear actuator moves a heavy metal shaft back and forth, creating vibration. In contrast to classic vibration motors of other manufacturers or older iPhones, the Taptic Engine has the advantage of generating very precise and short feedback.

The many moving parts of the Taptic Engine also make it more easily to be damaged.

Required tools

  • Heat gun

    Heat gun

    You can use a heat gun to heat parts that are glued on so they’re easier to remove. In most cases, you can also use a hairdryer.

    from €15.99 on Amazon
  • Tweezers

    Tweezers

    We recommend using tweezers to remove screws and various small parts from your device.

    on Amazon
  • Pick Set

    Pick Set

    You need a flat but stable tool such as a pick to pry out parts that are glued in place.

    from €14.99 on Amazon
  • Plastic prying tool

    Plastic prying tool

    You need a flat plastic prying tool to disconnect the various plugs and connectors.

    from €14.99 on Amazon
  • Pentalobe PL1 screwdriver

    Pentalobe PL1 screwdriver

    You need the right screwdriver for removing pentalobe PL1 screws.

    on Amazon
  • Phillips PH00 screwdriver

    Phillips PH00 screwdriver

    You need the right screwdriver for removing PH00 screws.

    from €10.84 on Amazon
  • Phillips screwdriver with centering pin

    Phillips screwdriver with centering pin

    Phillips screwdriver with practical centering pin for logic board screws.

    on Amazon
  • Y-type Y000 screwdriver

    Y-type Y000 screwdriver

    You need the right screwdriver for removing Y-type screws.

    on Amazon

Required replacement part

  • iPhone Xr / 11 Taptic Engine

    iPhone Xr / 11 Taptic Engine

    on Amazon
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Getting started with the repair of your iPhone 11

If you get stuck or have questions, you can post a comment. We’d be happy to help.

14 steps
  1. Switching off the iPhone 11

    iPhone 11 - Switching off the iPhone 11 01
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    iPhone 11 - Switching off the iPhone 11 04
    1. To protect your iPhone 11 from damage during repairs, turn it off completely. To do this, press and hold the Standby button and one of the two volume buttons for about three seconds.
    2. If the slider shows the message "Turn off", you can wipe it from left to right. Your phone will now shut down completely. This process takes about ten seconds.
  2. Removing the pentalobe screws

    iPhone 11 - Removing the pentalobe screws 01
    iPhone 11 - Removing the pentalobe screws 02
    iPhone 11 - Removing the pentalobe screws 03
    Used tools
    Wiha PicoFinish Pentalobe Screwdriver PL1
    • 2 × 6,8 mm Pentalobe

    Use a Pentalobe screwdriver (PL1) to open your iPhone 11.

    1. On the lower side of the housing, to the right and left of the Lightning connector, you will see two Pentalobe screws. Remove both and place them in a shared field on the magnetic pad.

    Once the device has been opened, the guaranteed protection against dust and splashing water according to the IP68 classification will expire.

    Used tools
    Wiha PicoFinish Pentalobe Screwdriver PL1
  3. Loosening the screen

    iPhone 11 - Loosening the screen 01
    iPhone 11 - Loosening the screen 02
    iPhone 11 - Loosening the screen 03
    iPhone 11 - Loosening the screen 04
    iPhone 11 - Loosening the screen 05
    iPhone 11 - Loosening the screen 06
    Used tools
    Heat gun
    Pick Set
    iFlex Opening Tool
    VAKUPLASTIC Suction Cup
    1. Place your iPhone 11 on a soft, clean surface. This will avoid scratches on the back of your device in this step.
    2. To lift the screen, you'll need a suction cup, a hard plastic plectrum and a hot air dryer. Is your glass very badly splintered? Then stick a strip of parcel tape on the glass in advance to protect yourself from splinters.
    3. To remove the glued screen from the frame, heat the edge of the display with your hairdryer to about 60° C (140° F) degrees.
    4. Now place the suction cup on the lower edge of the iPhone. Use the key ring on the suction cup to lift the display. At the same time, push the hard plastic plectrum between the case and display frame and press the case frame down. To remove the display adhesive, you must move the plectrum completely around the iPhone.

    The tool should not be inserted further than about 5mm into the device to avoid damaging any components inside the iPhone. This is especially important on the side of the standby button, as this is where the sensitive flex cables from the display are located.

    You can also use an iFlex instead of the hard plastic plectrum. However, this can leave scratches on the frame.

    1. Once you have passed around the device with the plectrum, you can now push the display upwards using the plectrum This will release the metal clamps from the frame.
    2. Now open the display to the side. To avoid overstretching the flexible cables, you can lean the display against a stable object or use the iHold.

    Do not open the display more than a little over 90 degrees to avoid damaging the sensitive flexible cables.

    Used tools
    iFlex Opening Tool
    VAKUPLASTIC Suction Cup
  4. Disconnecting the display connectors

    iPhone 11 - Disconnecting the display connectors 01
    iPhone 11 - Disconnecting the display connectors 02
    iPhone 11 - Disconnecting the display connectors 03
    iPhone 11 - Disconnecting the display connectors 04
    iPhone 11 - Disconnecting the display connectors 05
    iPhone 11 - Disconnecting the display connectors 06
    iPhone 11 - Disconnecting the display connectors 07
    Used tools
    Wiha PicoFinish Y-Type Screwdriver Y000
    • 5 × 1,1 mm Y-Type
    • Touch connector
    • LCD connector
    • Earpiece connector

    The three display connectors for the earpiece, LCD and touch screen are secured with a metal plate.

    1. With a Y-type Y000 screwdriver you can remove the Y-type screws of the metal cover. Place all parts in a common field on the magnetic mat.

    With the iPhone 7 Apple introduced the Y-type screws. Maybe you also heard the term Tri-Point or Tri-Wing, which is a wrong name for this type of screws. To remove them, be sure to use a suitable screwdriver to avoid damaging the screw heads.

    1. Once the metal cover is removed, you can carefully take off all three connectors. To do this, use a plastic spudger, not a metal one. Put the spudger under the connector and lift it gently.
    2. Now you can remove the display. Don't be surprised if there are traces of glue on the frame and display.


    Used tools
    Wiha PicoFinish Y-Type Screwdriver Y000
  5. Disconnecting the battery

    iPhone 11 - Disconnecting the battery 01
    iPhone 11 - Disconnecting the battery 02
    iPhone 11 - Disconnecting the battery 03
    iPhone 11 - Disconnecting the battery 04
    iPhone 11 - Disconnecting the battery 05
    iPhone 11 - Disconnecting the battery 06
    Used tools
    Pry Tool
    Piergiacomi Tweezers 2a SA ESD
    Wiha PicoFinish Y-Type Screwdriver Y000
    • 3 × 1,1 mm Y-Type
    • Battery connector

    Next, you release the battery to completely disconnect your iPhone 11 from the power supply.

    1. Remove the screws that are located on the cover plate above the battery contact.
    2. Take off the cover plate. Place all the parts together on a field on your magnetic mat.
    3. Now you can carefully lift off the battery contact with a spudger and bend it a little to the side. Be sure to use a plastic spudger to avoid a short circuit.


    Used tools
    Piergiacomi Tweezers 2a SA ESD
    Wiha PicoFinish Y-Type Screwdriver Y000
  6. Removing the cover plate

    iPhone 11 - Removing the cover plate 01
    iPhone 11 - Removing the cover plate 02
    iPhone 11 - Removing the cover plate 03
    • 4 × 1,5 mm Phillips
    • 1 × 1,2 mm Phillips
    1. Remove the screws from the cover plate over the speaker. The screws are of different lengths, so be careful not to mix them up.

    The easiest way to do this is with the iDoc magnet pad. There you can sort the screws as they are in the device. The screws will stay in place, nothing will get lost.

    1. Afterwords, take the cover off.
  7. Removing the taptic engine

    iPhone 11 - Removing the taptic engine 01
    iPhone 11 - Removing the taptic engine 02
    iPhone 11 - Removing the taptic engine 03
    iPhone 11 - Removing the taptic engine 04
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    iPhone 11 - Removing the taptic engine 07
    • 3 × 1,5 mm Phillips
    • Taptic Engine Connector


    1. Remove the slightly glued rubber cover over the contact of the Taptic Engine.
    2. Then loosen the screws on both sides of the Taptic Engine.
    3. Remove the cover plate and carefully loosen the contact with a spudger.
    4. Then you can remove the Taptic Engine.
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  9. Installing the Taptic Engine

    iPhone 11 - Installing the Taptic Engine 01
    iPhone 11 - Installing the Taptic Engine 02
    iPhone 11 - Installing the Taptic Engine 03
    iPhone 11 - Installing the Taptic Engine 04
    iPhone 11 - Installing the Taptic Engine 05
    iPhone 11 - Installing the Taptic Engine 06
    • 3 × 1,5 mm Phillips
    • Taptic Engine Connector
    1. Now put the Taptic Engine back into the iPhone. Make sure that the screw holes of the Taptic Engine fit correctly
    2. Plug the connector of the Taptic Engine, put the cover on and screw the Taptic Engine.
    3. Now you can put the rubber cover back on.


  10. Installing the cover plate

    iPhone 11 - Installing the cover plate 01
    iPhone 11 - Installing the cover plate 02
    iPhone 11 - Installing the cover plate 03
    iPhone 11 - Installing the cover plate 04
    iPhone 11 - Installing the cover plate 05
    • 4 × 1,5 mm Phillips
    • 1 × 1,2 mm Phillips
    1. Put the cover plate back in place and fix it with the appropriate screws.
  11. Connecting the battery

    iPhone 11 - Connecting the battery 01
    iPhone 11 - Connecting the battery 02
    iPhone 11 - Connecting the battery 03
    iPhone 11 - Connecting the battery 04
    • 3 × 1,5 mm Phillips
    • Battery connector

    Now reconnect the battery contact.

    1. Place the contact back over its position on the logic board and press it into place.
    2. Now you can put the metal cover back on and fix it with the screws.
  12. Attaching a new frame sticker (optional)

    iPhone 11 - Attaching a new frame sticker (optional) 01
    iPhone 11 - Attaching a new frame sticker (optional) 02
    iPhone 11 - Attaching a new frame sticker (optional) 03
    iPhone 11 - Attaching a new frame sticker (optional) 04
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    In the pictures we show you how to apply the adhesive frame using iPhone 8 as an example. iPhone 11 is very similar in its design, so the adhesive is applied in the same way.

    1. Remove the adhesive residue from the metal frame and display. This will ensure a proper fit of the adhesive frame.
    2. Now you're ready to apply the new glue frame. Remove the first protective film.
    3. First place the adhesive frame on one edge of the case. From there, you can apply it to the device bit by bit. Do not press the adhesive frame firmly until you are sure that it is in place. You can use the plastic spudger for this.
    4. Now remove the next large protective foil.
    5. Do not remove the last small protective film until you have connected the display and attached the cover plates. This way you avoid that something gets stuck on the adhesive frame.

    Pay attention to the correct positioning of the adhesive frame. The corners are different and help to find the right position.The iPhone is no longer 100% waterproof after repair!

  13. Connecting the display

    iPhone 11 - Connecting the display 01
    iPhone 11 - Connecting the display 02
    iPhone 11 - Connecting the display 03
    iPhone 11 - Connecting the display 04
    iPhone 11 - Connecting the display 05
    iPhone 11 - Connecting the display 06
    iPhone 11 - Connecting the display 07
    • Touch connector
    • Display connector
    • Earpiece connector
    • 5 × 1,1 mm Y-Type
    1. Now you put the display unit back on the frame. To avoid overstretching the sensitive flexible cables, it is best to lean the screen against a stable object. Take care that your iPhone doesn't slip away during work.
    2. Afterwards, you can plug the two display connectors and the earcup connector back together.
    3. The connectors have to fit correctly in the device. You should not slide them over the slots on the Logicboard, otherwise you could damage the contacts.

    4. Fix the cover plate with the screws of the same length.
  14. Installing the display

    iPhone 11 - Installing the display 01
    iPhone 11 - Installing the display 02
    iPhone 11 - Installing the display 03
    iPhone 11 - Installing the display 04
    1. Are you sure everything's going the way you want it to? Then it's time tp put the display back on! Take it in both hands, hold it over the frame and press it down slowly.
    2. When the frame is in place, you can gradually press it down all over.
  15. Fastening the pentalobe screws

    iPhone 11 - Fastening the pentalobe screws 01
    iPhone 11 - Fastening the pentalobe screws 02
    • 2 × 6,8 mm Pentalobe
    1. Place the two pentalobe screws to the left and right of the Lightning connector into the enclosure.
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