In this guide, we show you how to remove the logic board of your iPhone 7 on your own. You need to remove the logic board if you want to clean it after water damage, for example.
Required tools
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Tool for prying out batteries
Tool for prying out batteries
You have to use a very stable tool to pry out the battery. At the same time, it has to be flat enough to insert below the battery.
€3.00 at the iDoc store -
Hard Plastic Picks
Hard Plastic Picks
You need a flat but stable tool such as a pick to pry out parts that are glued in place.
€3.00 at the iDoc store -
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.
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For storing screws
For storing screws
We recommend storing your screws so you don’t mix up the various screws and small parts.
€10.00 at the iDoc store -
Tweezers
Tweezers
We recommend using tweezers to remove screws and various small parts from your device.
€10.00 at the iDoc store -
Steel Laboratory Spatula
Steel Laboratory Spatula
You need a flat and sturdy prying tool to disconnect glued parts.
€7.00 at the iDoc store -
Suction cup
Suction cup
A suction cup is perfect for lifting smooth surfaces such as displays or rear glass panels.
€3.00 at the iDoc store -
Pentalobe PL1 screwdriver
Pentalobe PL1 screwdriver
You need the right screwdriver for removing pentalobe PL1 screws.
€13.00 at the iDoc store -
Phillips PH00 screwdriver
Phillips PH00 screwdriver
You need the right screwdriver for removing PH00 screws.
€13.00 at the iDoc store -
Phillips screwdriver with centering pin
Phillips screwdriver with centering pin
Phillips screwdriver with practical centering pin for logic board screws.
€13.00 at the iDoc store -
Y-type Y000 screwdriver
Y-type Y000 screwdriver
You need the right screwdriver for removing Y-type screws.
€13.00 at the iDoc store
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 7 Plus
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 device
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Removing the enclosure screws
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Removing the display
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Disconnecting the battery
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Disconnecting the display connectors
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Disconnecting the FaceTime connector
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Removing the iSight camera
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Removing the Wi-Fi antenna
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Removing the antenna bracket
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Removing the connection piece
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Disconnecting the logic board connectors
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Removing the logic board
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Inserting the logic board
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Connecting the logic board connectors
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Installing the connection piece
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Installing the antenna bracket
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Installing the Wi-Fi antenna
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Connecting the iSight camera
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Attach the frame sticker
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Connecting the FaceTime cable
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Connecting the display
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Connecting the battery
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Attaching the display
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Fastening the back cover screws
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