The vibration motor isn’t working

In this guide, we show you how to replace your iPhone 6 Plus’ defective vibration motor. You need this repair if your phone doesn’t vibrate or only barely vibrates.

Required tools

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  • Tweezers

    Tweezers

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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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  • Steel Laboratory Spatula

    Steel Laboratory Spatula

    You need a flat and sturdy prying tool to disconnect glued parts.

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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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Getting started with the repair of your iPhone 6 Plus

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13 steps
  1. Turning off your Device

    iPhone 6 Plus - Turning off your Device 01
    iPhone 6 Plus - Turning off your Device 02
    1. Turn your iPhone off completely to avoid damaging it during the repair. Press the standby button for about three seconds until the slider appears.
    2. Wipe it from left to right. Now your iPhone will shut down completely, which can take about ten seconds.
  2. Removing the enclosure screws

    iPhone 6 Plus - Removing the enclosure screws 01
    iPhone 6 Plus - Removing the enclosure screws 02
    1. You need a pentalobe screwdriver to open the iPhone 6 Plus.
    2. Remove the two pentalobe screws at the bottom of the enclosure. They are located to the right and left of the Lightning connector. Put the screws in the same container.
      2 x 3.8 mm pentalobe screw
  3. Lifting the display

    iPhone 6 Plus - Lifting the display 01
    iPhone 6 Plus - Lifting the display 02
    iPhone 6 Plus - Lifting the display 03
    1. Put your iPhone 6 Plus on a soft, clean surface to avoid scratching the back.
    2. To lift the front panel, you need a suction cup and a hard plastic pick. If the screen is severely cracked, cover all of it with packing tape before you continue.
    3. Place the suction cup over the Home button (if possible) or next to it (see figure 1). While lifting the screen with the suction cup, insert the hard plastic pick between the aluminum frame and the display frame and press down the aluminum frame. Also use the hard plastic pick to raise the screen (see figure 2). This usually takes several attempts.
    4. As soon as you can lift the screen a few millimeters, you have to carefully work your way around the outside until it’s loosened on both sides (see figure 3).
  4. Disconnecting the battery connector

    iPhone 6 Plus - Disconnecting the battery connector 01
    iPhone 6 Plus - Disconnecting the battery connector 02
    iPhone 6 Plus - Disconnecting the battery connector 03
    1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the Phillips screws on the battery connector (see figure 1). Then lift the cover (see figure 2). Put all the parts in the same container.
      1 x 3.2 mm Phillips screw
      1 x 2.3 mm Phillips screw
    2. Now carefully lift the battery connector by inserting the pointed tip of the ESD spudger slightly below the connector (see figure 3). If you don’t have a spudger, you can also try using your fingernail.
  5. Disconnecting the connectors

    iPhone 6 Plus - Disconnecting the connectors 01
    iPhone 6 Plus - Disconnecting the connectors 02
    1. First remove the five Phillips screws from the silver cover (see figure 1). Put the screws in the same container. Then lift the cover to remove it.
      1 x 1.6 mm Phillips screw
      3 x 1.2 mm Phillips screw
      1 x 2.9 mm Phillips screw
    2. Disconnect the following four overlapping connectors (see figure 2) in the order shown below. Be very careful. Place the pointed tip of the spudger very slightly below the contact and lift it up.
      Front camera/sensor/earpiece/ambient microphone
      Touch ID cable
      LCD
      Touchscreen
  6. Disconnecting the ribbon cable

    iPhone 6 Plus - Disconnecting the ribbon cable 01


    1. Using the spudger, carefully disconnect the lower oblong connector for the Lightning connector (see figure 1).
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  8. Removing the vibration motor

    iPhone 6 Plus - Removing the vibration motor 01
    iPhone 6 Plus - Removing the vibration motor 02
    iPhone 6 Plus - Removing the vibration motor 03
    iPhone 6 Plus - Removing the vibration motor 04
    iPhone 6 Plus - Removing the vibration motor 05
    iPhone 6 Plus - Removing the vibration motor 06
    1. Remove the two screws that hold the vibration motor in place (see figure 1).
      2 x 2.3 mm Phillips screw
    2. Carefully disconnect the little antenna connector using the spudger (see figures 2 and 3).
    3. Now carefully move the vibration motor to the side. Pay close attention to the antenna cable routed in the little silver rail along the speaker (see figure 4).
    4. Now turn the vibration motor so you’re looking at the bottom of it. Now you can remove the antenna cable from the little bracket (see figure 5).
    5. Then you can remove the vibration motor.
  9. Installing the vibration motor

    iPhone 6 Plus - Installing the vibration motor 01
    iPhone 6 Plus - Installing the vibration motor 02
    iPhone 6 Plus - Installing the vibration motor 03
    iPhone 6 Plus - Installing the vibration motor 04
    1. Attach the antenna cable to the vibration motor again (see figure 1).
    2. Place the vibration motor at the original location. Make sure you insert the antenna cable properly in the rail against the speaker (see figure 2).
    3. Now reconnect the antenna connector (see figure 3)..
    4. Screw the vibration motor in place again (see figure 4).
      2 x 2.3 mm Phillips screw
  10. Connecting the cable

    iPhone 6 Plus - Connecting the cable 01
    1. Now connect the connector for the Lightning connector again (see figure 1).
  11. Connecting the display

    iPhone 6 Plus - Connecting the display 01
    iPhone 6 Plus - Connecting the display 02
    1. Reattach the connectors (see figure 1). Connecting the LCD connector generally takes a few tries. Be very careful to avoid bending the connector.
      Front camera/sensor/earpiece/ambient microphone
      Touch ID cable
      LCD
      Touchscreen
    2. Start your iPhone as soon as the connectors are securely attached. Check the function of the LCD, touchscreen, proximity sensor, front camera and earpiece.
      If the connectors aren’t connected properly, stripes will appear on the display or parts of the touchscreen won’t work.
    3. Now attach the cover and screw it in place (see figure 2).
      1 x 1.6 mm Phillips screw
      3 x 1.2 mm Phillips screw
      1 x 2.9 mm Phillips screw
  12. Installing the battery

    iPhone 6 Plus - Installing the battery 01
    iPhone 6 Plus - Installing the battery 02
    iPhone 6 Plus - Installing the battery 03
    1. Attach new adhesive strips below the battery. Otherwise, the battery will have too much room and move around
    2. Now put the battery back in the iPhone and connect the connector (see figure 1).
    3. Put on the silver cover and screw it in place (see figure 2).
      1 x 3.2 mm Phillips screw
      1 x 2.3 mm Phillips screw
  13. Attaching the display

    iPhone 6 Plus - Attaching the display 01
    1. Then carefully fold down the screen. Make sure that the edge on the upper part of the screen where the cables are clicks into place properly. Now carefully push the screen on toward the Home button until it is properly installed in the frame.
  14. Fastening the enclosure screws

    iPhone 6 Plus - Fastening the enclosure screws 01
    1. Now screw in the two pentalobe screws at the bottom of the enclosure.
      2 x 3.8 mm pentalobe screws
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