Your iPhone 12 no longer charges properly? It discharges way too fast?
Then it is time to replace your battery. In our detailed photo guide, we'll show you step by step how to do that.
Replacing the battery of the iPhone 12 is moderately difficult. The speaker, SIM module and Taptic Engine have to be removed beforehand, so that the adhesive strips under the battery can be pulled out as easily and safely as possible.
Good luck with your repair! You can find the right tool kit for your iPhone in our online store.
Required tools
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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 €14.47 on Amazon -
Tweezers
Tweezers
We recommend using tweezers to remove screws and various small parts from your device.
€12.00 at the iDoc store -
Pick Set
Pick Set
You need a flat but stable tool such as a pick to pry out parts that are glued in place.
€2.00 at the iDoc store -
Plastic prying tool
Plastic prying tool
You need a flat plastic prying tool to disconnect the various plugs and connectors.
€2.00 at the iDoc store -
Pentalobe PL1 screwdriver
Pentalobe PL1 screwdriver
You need the right screwdriver for removing pentalobe PL1 screws.
€14.00 at the iDoc store -
Phillips PH00 screwdriver
Phillips PH00 screwdriver
You need the right screwdriver for removing PH00 screws.
€14.00 at the iDoc store -
Phillips screwdriver with centering pin
Phillips screwdriver with centering pin
Phillips screwdriver with practical centering pin for logic board screws.
€14.00 at the iDoc store -
Y-type Y000 screwdriver
Y-type Y000 screwdriver
You need the right screwdriver for removing Y-type screws.
€14.00 at the iDoc store
Required replacement part
- iPhone 12 Battery
Replacement parts and tools for this repair
Our tools plus the right spare part help you fix your device easily.
Getting started with the repair of your iPhone 12
If you get stuck or have questions, you can post a comment. We’d be happy to help.
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Switching off your iPhone12
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Removing the Pentalobe screws
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Heating up the edge of the screen
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Lifting up the screen
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Detaching the screen
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Removing the cover plates
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Detaching the battery connector
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Detaching the screen connectors
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Removing the speaker
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Removing the SIM tray
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Removing the SIM module
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Removing the Taptic Engine
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Removing the battery
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Inserting the battery
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Inserting the Taptic Engine
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Inserting the SIM module
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Inserting the SIM tray
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Inserting the speaker
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Attaching the screen connectors
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Attaching the battery connector
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Testing your iPhone 12
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Installing the cover plates
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Installing the display
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Fastening the Pentalobe screws
Used toolsUsed tools
The right tools for your repair
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