You need to clean the logic board.
In this guide, we show you how to remove the logic board of your iPhone 8 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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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.
€11.00 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.
€12.00 at the iDoc store -
Phillips PH00 screwdriver
Phillips PH00 screwdriver
You need the right screwdriver for removing PH00 screws.
€12.00 at the iDoc store -
Phillips screwdriver with centering pin
Phillips screwdriver with centering pin
Phillips screwdriver with practical centering pin for logic board screws.
€12.00 at the iDoc store -
Y-type Y000 screwdriver
Y-type Y000 screwdriver
You need the right screwdriver for removing Y-type screws.
€12.00 at the iDoc store
Getting started with the repair of your iPhone 8 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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Lifting the display
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Disconnecting the battery contact
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Disconnecting the display contacts
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Disconnecting the FaceTime contact
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Removing the iSight camera
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Disconnecting the standby/volume connector
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Removing the plastic bracket
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Removing the Wi-Fi antenna
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Removing the SIM card tray
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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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Inserting the SIM card tray
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Installing the Wi-Fi antenna
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Installing the plastic bracket
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Connecting the standby/volume cable
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Connecting the iSight camera
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Attaching a new frame sticker
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Connecting the FaceTime contact
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Connecting the display
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Connecting the battery contact
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Attaching the display
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Fastening the enclosure screws
The right tools for your repair
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