You can no longer charge your iPhone 8? Your computer does not recognize your phone anymore?
Don't panic! In this instruction guide we'll demonstrate you how to solve the mentioned problems on your own by showing the replacement of the defective Lightning connector of your iPhone step by step.
Good luck with the repair! If our instructions have helped you, we're looking forward to a positive evaluation.
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.
€2.00 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.
from €14.47 on Amazon -
For storing screws
For storing screws
We recommend storing your screws so you don’t mix up the various screws and small parts.
€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 -
Steel Laboratory Spatula
Steel Laboratory Spatula
You need a flat and sturdy prying tool to disconnect glued parts.
€4.00 at the iDoc store -
Samsung Toolkit, 17 pieces
Samsung Toolkit, 17 pieces
With various opening and lever tools, a Phillips screwdriver from Wiha, tweezers and steel spatula, you have everything you need for a successful Samsung repair. To help you succeed even in tricky situations, our favorites - the iPlastix, the iFlex and the iDoc magnetic mat - can't be missing from this Samsung tool set.
€59.00 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 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 7 / 8 Adhesive Frame for Screen Weiß
- iPhone 8 Lightning Connector Gray
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 8
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 rear case screws
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Heating up the display
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Detaching the display
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Opening the display
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Disconnecting the battery connector
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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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Disconnecting the connector of the volume control cable
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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 logicboard connectors
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Removing the logic board
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Removing the speaker
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Removing the Taptic Engine
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Note on removing the battery
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Removing the barometric vent
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Removing the Lightning connector
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Preparing the Lightning connector
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Installing the Lightning connector
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Installing the barometric vent
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Installing the Taptic Engine
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Inserting the speaker
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Inserting the logicboard
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Connecting the connectors on the logicboard
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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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Installing the iSight camera
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Attaching the connector of the volume control cable
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Attaching a new adhesive frame
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Attaching the FaceTime connector
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Connecting the display
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Attaching the battery connector
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Attaching the display
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Fastening the rear case screws
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