The battery life is too low. Your iPhone keeps crashing or won’t charge.

If the battery on your iPhone 7 Plus doesn't work anymore, it's time for a new one. But even if your phone crashes under heavy use, won't turn on, or won't charge to 100%, you should consider replacing the battery.

In this guide, we'll show you how to replace the weak battery in your iPhone 7. Before you get started, back up your data and get all the tools and parts you need. We've listed what you'll need for the repair on the right-hand side.

To help you successfully complete the replacement, we not only provide you with detailed information within the instructions. We have also included some short video sequences, so you can have a close look at the individual steps.

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.

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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.

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  • Tweezers

    Tweezers

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

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  • Pick Set

    Pick Set

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

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  • Plastic prying tool

    Plastic prying tool

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

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  • Pentalobe PL1 screwdriver

    Pentalobe PL1 screwdriver

    You need the right screwdriver for removing pentalobe PL1 screws.

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  • Phillips PH00 screwdriver

    Phillips PH00 screwdriver

    You need the right screwdriver for removing PH00 screws.

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  • Y-type Y000 screwdriver

    Y-type Y000 screwdriver

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

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Required replacement part

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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.

18 steps
  1. Switching off your device

    iPhone 7 Plus - Switching off your device 01
    iPhone 7 Plus - Switching off your device 02
    1. Turn your iPhone off completely to avoid damaging it during the repair. Turn your iPhone off completely to avoid damaging it during the repair.
      Press the Sleep/Wake button for about three seconds until the slider labeled “power off” appears.
    2. Swipe it from left to right. Now your iPhone will shut down completely, which can take about ten seconds.
  2. Removing the enclosure screws

    iPhone 7 Plus - Removing the enclosure screws 01
    iPhone 7 Plus - Removing the enclosure screws 02
    • 2 × 3,3 mm Pentalobe
    1. You need a pentalobe screwdriver (PL1) to open the iPhone 7 Plus.
    2. Remove the two pentalobe screws at the bottom of the enclosure. They’re to the right and left of the Lightning connector. Put the screws in the same section of your magnetic pad.
  3. Removing the display

    iPhone 7 Plus - Removing the display 01
    iPhone 7 Plus - Removing the display 02
    iPhone 7 Plus - Removing the display 03
    iPhone 7 Plus - Removing the display 04
    iPhone 7 Plus - Removing the display 05
    iPhone 7 Plus - Removing the display 06
    1. Avoid scratching the back of the iPhone 7 by placing it on a soft and clean surface.
    2. To lift the front screen you need a suction cup, a hard plastic plectrum and a heat gun. If the screen is badly cracked, first tape it all over with package tape.
    3. The screen is glued to the frame. Heat the display around the edges using a heat gun to about 60°C.
    4. Attach the suction cup over the Home button (if possible), or next to it. While lifting the screen with the suction cup, insert the hard plastic pick between the aluminum frame and the display and press down the aluminum frame. Because the display is glued on, you have to slide the pick all around the iPhone. Don’t insert the pick too far on the side where the Sleep/Wake button is, because it could damage the display cables flex cables.
    5. Now use the pick to push the display toward the Lightning connector so the tabs come out of the aluminum frame.
    6. Rest the display on the aluminum frame, so you don’t overstretch the flex cables.

    If necessary, heat the outer edges of the display a few times. Don’t forget that the flex cables for the display are on the side with the Sleep/Wake button. The display is also engaged at the edge of the earpiece.

  4. Disconnecting the battery

    iPhone 7 Plus - Disconnecting the battery 01
    iPhone 7 Plus - Disconnecting the battery 02
    iPhone 7 Plus - Disconnecting the battery 03
    iPhone 7 Plus - Disconnecting the battery 04
    iPhone 7 Plus - Disconnecting the battery 05
    iPhone 7 Plus - Disconnecting the battery 06
    • 1 × 2,4 mm Y-Type
    • 3 × 1,1 mm Y-Type
    • Battery Connector

    Before starting the repair, disconnect the battery contact to prevent short circuits and avoid accidentally turning on your device during the repair.

    1. Remove the three Y-Type screws using a Y-Type screwdriver (Y000) and lift off the bracket plate. Put all the parts in the same box of your magnetic pad.
    2. Now carefully pry off the battery connector by carefully inserting a spudger under it. If you don’t have a spudger, you can also try using your fingernail.
  5. Disconnecting the display connectors

    iPhone 7 Plus - Disconnecting the display connectors 01
    iPhone 7 Plus - Disconnecting the display connectors 02
    iPhone 7 Plus - Disconnecting the display connectors 03
    iPhone 7 Plus - Disconnecting the display connectors 04
    • Display Connector
    • Home Button Connector
    1. Use the spudger to disconnect the display and Home button cables.
  6. Disconnecting the FaceTime connector

    iPhone 7 Plus - Disconnecting the FaceTime connector 01
    iPhone 7 Plus - Disconnecting the FaceTime connector 02
    iPhone 7 Plus - Disconnecting the FaceTime connector 03
    iPhone 7 Plus - Disconnecting the FaceTime connector 04
    iPhone 7 Plus - Disconnecting the FaceTime connector 05
    iPhone 7 Plus - Disconnecting the FaceTime connector 06
    • 1 × 1,3 mm Y-Type
    • 2 × 1,0 mm Y-Type
    • Facetime Connector
    1. Remove the three Y-Type screws using a Y-Type Screwdriver (Y000) and lift off the cover. Put all the parts in the same box of your magnetic pad.
    2. Using a spudger, carefully disconnect the FaceTime connector from the circuit board.
    3. Now you can take off the display all the way.
  7. Removing the Taptic Engine

    iPhone 7 Plus - Removing the Taptic Engine 01
    iPhone 7 Plus - Removing the Taptic Engine 02
    iPhone 7 Plus - Removing the Taptic Engine 03
    iPhone 7 Plus - Removing the Taptic Engine 04
    iPhone 7 Plus - Removing the Taptic Engine 05
    iPhone 7 Plus - Removing the Taptic Engine 06
    • 1 × 2,9 mm Phillips
    • 1 × 2,1 mm Phillips
    • 3 × 1,5 mm Phillips
    1. Remove the two Phillips screws in the plastic bracket using a Phillips screwdriver (PH00).
    2. Use a spudger to disconnect the Taptic Engine connector.
    3. Use a Phillips screwdriver (PH00) to remove the three Phillips screws holding the Taptic Engine in place.
    4. Now remove the Taptic Engine.
  8. Removing the battery

    iPhone 7 Plus - Removing the battery 01
    iPhone 7 Plus - Removing the battery 02
    iPhone 7 Plus - Removing the battery 03
    iPhone 7 Plus - Removing the battery 04
    iPhone 7 Plus - Removing the battery 05

    The battery is glued to the case with four adhesive strips. The adhesive strips have tabs to pull them out. The tabs are glued to the top and bottom edges of the battery.

    1. Use tweezers or a spatula to peel off the black tabs. Underneath are the white adhesive strips.
    2. Now pull out the adhesive strips very slowly. Keep the strips as flat as possible at the level of the iPhone.
    3. Firmly hold the battery and iPhone while pulling out the last adhesive strip to prevent the battery from falling out of the device.

      When removing the upper adhesive strips, make sure not to damage the standby/volume cable contact.

      If one of the adhesive strips tears, you have to pry out the battery carefully using a wide Spudger. Try to bend the battery as little as possible.

    4. Once all the adhesive strips are off, you can remove the battery.
  9. Preparing the battery

    iPhone 7 Plus - Preparing the battery 01
    iPhone 7 Plus - Preparing the battery 02
    iPhone 7 Plus - Preparing the battery 03
    iPhone 7 Plus - Preparing the battery 04
    iPhone 7 Plus - Preparing the battery 05
    iPhone 7 Plus - Preparing the battery 06

    Place the adhesive strips with protective films attached in the device to make sure that they point in the right direction.

    1. Remove the large blue protective film and stick the adhesive strips to the bottom of the battery. Make sure they are straight.
    2. Turn the battery over and remove the small blue protective film on the tabs.
    3. Fold the tabs over and stick them to the top of the battery.
    4. Remove the large pink protective films from the tabs.

    When attaching the adhesive strips, leave enough space on both sides to fold over the tabs.

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  11. Inserting the battery

    iPhone 7 Plus - Inserting the battery 01
    iPhone 7 Plus - Inserting the battery 02
    iPhone 7 Plus - Inserting the battery 03
    iPhone 7 Plus - Inserting the battery 04
    iPhone 7 Plus - Inserting the battery 05

    1. Put the battery back in the case. Look at the battery connector to see if the battery is aligned correctly.
    2. Leave some space between the frame and other parts on all sides of the battery.
  12. Installing the Taptic Engine

    iPhone 7 Plus - Installing the Taptic Engine 01
    iPhone 7 Plus - Installing the Taptic Engine 02
    iPhone 7 Plus - Installing the Taptic Engine 03
    iPhone 7 Plus - Installing the Taptic Engine 04
    iPhone 7 Plus - Installing the Taptic Engine 05
    iPhone 7 Plus - Installing the Taptic Engine 06
    iPhone 7 Plus - Installing the Taptic Engine 07
    • 3 × 1,5 mm Phillips
    • 1 × 2,9 mm Phillips
    • 1 × 2,1 mm Phillips
    1. Put the Taptic Engine back between the battery and the Lightning connector.
    2. Fasten the Taptic Engine with the three Phillips screws.
    3. Connect the Taptic Engine's cable to the Lightning connector.
    4. Put the plastic bracket back in the iPhone and secure it using the two Phillips screws.
  13. Attach the frame sticker

    iPhone 7 Plus - Attach the frame sticker 01
    iPhone 7 Plus - Attach the frame sticker 02
    iPhone 7 Plus - Attach the frame sticker 03
    iPhone 7 Plus - Attach the frame sticker 04
    iPhone 7 Plus - Attach the frame sticker 05
    iPhone 7 Plus - Attach the frame sticker 06
    1. To make sure that the new frame sticker will really stick, remove all residue of the old glue and dirt.
    2. Remove the first backing film.
    3. Position it carefully on one side and press it on gently.
    4. Remove the second piece of film.

    Please note the correct orientation of the frame sticker. The corners of the sticker differ and will help you.Even if you use a new frame sticker, your iPhones' water resistance may not be 100% what it was before!

    The photos show the iPhone 8 Plus, but there procedure is the same.

  14. Connecting the FaceTime cable

    iPhone 7 Plus - Connecting the FaceTime cable 01
    iPhone 7 Plus - Connecting the FaceTime cable 02
    iPhone 7 Plus - Connecting the FaceTime cable 03
    iPhone 7 Plus - Connecting the FaceTime cable 04
    • Facetime Connector
    • 2 × 1,0 mm Y-Type
    • 1 × 1,3 mm Y-Type
    1. Hold the display upright on the frame and connect the FaceTime connector to the logic board.
    2. Rest the display on the right-hand edge of the frame.
    3. Put the bracket plate of the FaceTime connector back into the iPhone and secure it with the three Phillips screws.
  15. Connecting the display

    iPhone 7 Plus - Connecting the display 01
    iPhone 7 Plus - Connecting the display 02
    iPhone 7 Plus - Connecting the display 03
    iPhone 7 Plus - Connecting the display 04
    • Display Connector
    • Home Button Connector
    1. Connect the Home button and display cables to the logic board.
  16. Connecting the battery

    iPhone 7 Plus - Connecting the battery 01
    iPhone 7 Plus - Connecting the battery 02
    iPhone 7 Plus - Connecting the battery 03
    iPhone 7 Plus - Connecting the battery 04
    iPhone 7 Plus - Connecting the battery 05
    • Battery Connector
    • 3 × 1,1 mm Y-Type
    • 1 × 2,4 mm Y-Type
    1. Reconnect the battery cable.
    2. Put the bracket plate back in the iPhone and secure it with the four Y-type screws.

  17. Attaching the display

    iPhone 7 Plus - Attaching the display 01
    iPhone 7 Plus - Attaching the display 02
    iPhone 7 Plus - Attaching the display 03
    iPhone 7 Plus - Attaching the display 04
    1. Attach the display on the right-hand edge of the frame and fold it onto the iPhone.
    2. Slide the display in the direction of the standby button so that the tabs engage.
    3. Then press down the display all over the frame to lock it in.

    Your phone is no longer water-protected. You have to reglue the display to restore water protection.

  18. Fastening the back cover screws

    iPhone 7 Plus - Fastening the back cover screws 01
    iPhone 7 Plus - Fastening the back cover screws 02
    • 2 × 3,3 mm Pentalobe
    1. Screw the two pentalobe screws to the left and right of the Lightning connector into the case.
  19. Setting the time

    iPhone 7 Plus - Setting the time 01

    When the battery is removed from the device, the iPhone's clock resets to 1:00 a.m. on 1/1/1970. You could have trouble connecting to the cellular network if the time is not set.

    After a repair, complete the following steps:

    1. Synchronize your iPhone with iTunes or connect to a WiFi network and wait until the time is set.
    2. The time won’t be set automatically, unless you enable this feature in the settings.
    3. Settings > General > Date & Time > Set Automatically
    4. Remove the SIM tray with the SIM card and reinsert it.
    5. Activate airplane mode on the device and then deactivate airplane mode.
    6. Settings > Airplane Mode
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