Sometimes there is a need to disassemble the smartphone yourself, for example, there is no way to carry it in service center. Then a person, even if he is strong in electronics, faces the question of how to disassemble a complex communication device without damaging it. Of course, it is quite possible to do this, you just need to have the appropriate knowledge and special tools. It is also worth considering that after such disassembly the warranty will be lost. But, if you are willing to take a risk, then following the recommendations provided below will undoubtedly achieve the desired result.
Before you start disassembling the iPhone 5, you need to take care of the availability of tools, namely, stock up on a vacuum suction cup designed to detach the screen, a Phillips screwdriver, and a plastic spatula. Having all these tools, we proceed to the subsequent disassembly of the device. Turn off the iPhone, unscrew it back cover, then remove the screen directly.
How to disassemble iPhone 5 - detaching the screen
Use a special Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the two small screws on the bottom panel that are located on the sides of the Lightning connector.
Then, using a vacuum suction cup, carefully remove the screen. If there is no vacuum suction cup, then you can use some other tool for this, with which you pry the screen from below and lift it, but you should be extremely careful. Since you can not only damage the screen itself, but also scratch the case.
We unscrew the screws on the motherboard, use a plastic spatula to further pry up the screen connector and remove it completely.
How to disassemble iPhone 5 - disconnecting the battery
Next you will need to disconnect the battery. Even if the smartphone is turned off, disassembling its internal components with the battery attached can result in an electric shock.
Therefore, to prevent you from being electrocuted or injured Hardware you need to remove the battery. This can be done using a plastic spatula. Do not be upset if you are unable to immediately disconnect the part. Perhaps it is glued. Using a plastic spatula, carefully remove the battery from the glue; it doesn’t hold much, so everything will work out. 
How to disassemble iPhone 5 - removing the motherboard
- If the battery has already been removed, you need to unscrew the screws holding the camera. You also need to disconnect the speaker cables, as well as the microphone and headphones. Then unscrew the screws holding the SIM card slot and the antenna cable itself.
- If all cables have already been disconnected, you can remove the motherboard. We put aside the smartphone case and work exclusively with motherboard. Unscrew the two screws and disconnect the camera.
- Then unscrew the three screws holding the vibration motor. We unscrew seven screws, namely one is located on the right side of the cable, two below near the headphone jack and four holding everything else.
- Disconnect the Lightning connector, which is held in place using special fasteners. Then we disconnect it ourselves CPU. To do this you will need to remove the protective film.
How to disassemble iPhone 5 - detaching parts from the front panel
On the front panel, you need to unscrew the button with the HOME symbol, which is attached to the bracket. Finally, we disconnect the metal plate that protects the screen from contact with other parts. Now that the very last component of the iPhone 5 has been successfully removed, its disassembly can confidently be considered complete. 
Of course, it is difficult to disassemble a smartphone on your own without damaging it, but it is quite possible. You just need to strictly adhere to all recommendations and be extremely careful and attentive. After all, the device is quite fragile, so it must be handled with care.
For several days in a row you can buy iPhone 5. Some happy smartphone owners run home to rejoice at their purchase, others go to their homeland to sell their treasured smartphone at three prices. And here are the guys from the team iFixit Traditionally, they go to their laboratory to disassemble the creation of hundreds of company people Apple.
At first glance it may seem that this is not difficult to do, but we still We do not recommend doing this, unless you have special skills, education or a strong need. After all, you can take it apart, but it will be more difficult to assemble it.
If you still decide to disassemble the iPhone 5, you will need:
- Sucker
- Spudger (plastic tool)
- A special Phillips screwdriver that can be purchased from iFixit.com or ordered from Ebay.
On the bottom panel we find two bolts, which we quickly unscrew with a Phillips screwdriver.
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Step 3 The connector is screwed to the motherboard. Again we resort to using a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 4 Then we use a tool with the simple name Spudger; of course, you can use something of your own that is similar in properties. Completely disconnect the display from motherboard And …
Step 5 ...We get two such beautiful pieces.
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Step 8 After a few moments we get a battery at the output. Manufacturer: Sony. Compared to the iPhone 4S, the new battery is slightly more powerful.
Step 10 Next we will work on the motherboard. Carefully unscrew all the bolts and pull out one of the wires. Before you begin disconnecting the contacts, make sure your hands are clean. iFixit warns that dirt inside the case may cause problems with your device in the future.
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Step 12 Several bolts hold the motherboard and antennas to the case. Crosshead screwdriver!
Step 13 Carefully remove the board from the case.
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Step 15 Almost all components on the motherboard are bolted together. Using a screwdriver, remove the camera module.
Step 16 Next step will be the path to the heart of the device - the A6 processor. It is hidden under a small film that can be easily torn off.
Step 17 The processor itself. This copy was made by Elpida Memory. It looks like Apple is gradually getting rid of its only partner in this area. We are, of course, talking about Samsung.
Step 18 Then we take on the Lightning port, which must be removed along with the headset jack, speaker, Wi-Fi antenna and one of the microphones.
Step 18 And here is the entire structure separately from the body.
Step 19 And here is the answer to the question why Apple installed a new connector instead of the old one: evaluate the difference in size (the new one is located lower).
Step 20 To prevent the Lightning connector from flying out of the port, Apple came up with these clever holders.
Step 21 The case and screen look like this.
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Step 24 While disassembling the iPhone 5, one problem was discovered. It turns out that the side edges can be scratched, during which the true color of the metal appears - silver. Getting gray stripes on a black background is never fun. Let's hope that this is just an isolated defect or a defect in the first batches. On this moment Quite a lot of people have already complained about such a shortcoming, but I want to believe that Apple can fix everything.
Ready!
After disassembling the iPhone 5, the guys from iFixit summed up a small conclusion - fixing the iPhone 5 is not very difficult - the smartphone received 7 points out of 10(10 points - very easy to repair). Last year The iPhone 4S received a 6 rating. By the way, MacBook Pro with Retina received only 1 point. According to the report, Apple did the right thing by getting rid of glass, as it was very fragile.
Our complete instructions iPhone 5 disassembly guide will help you quickly and easily disassemble the phone to replace a broken display, Home button, speaker, microphone or other component that has broken during use.
Unscrew two screw pentalobe, which are located at the bottom of the phone.
Place the suction cup on the display near the Home button. Use a plastic spatula or pick to separate the display from iPhone cases 5. Gently pull the suction cup so that a gap appears between the display and the case into which you can insert a plastic spatula or pick.
Using a plastic spatula around the entire perimeter, separate the display from the case completely.
Bend the display up 90 degrees and you will have access to the metal cable protection. Remove the three small Phillips screws (#00) from the guard and remove the guard.
The display cable connector is located near the display itself.
After you disconnect the display connector, you can put the case aside and begin disassembling the components located on the display frame.
Remove the two small Phillips screws (#00) that secure the speaker to the display frame.
Using a plastic spudger, disconnect the front camera connector and the display cable connector.
Remove the two Phillips screws (#00) to remove the Home button from the display frame.
The Home button itself is attached to the frame with a small amount of glue; use a spudger tool to pry it up and pull it out.
Remove the six small Phillips screws (#00) that secure the LCD/display assembly.
After unscrewing the screws, remove the screen protector.
Using the spudger tool, pry up and disconnect the battery connector from the motherboard.
You can now pull the plastic tab on the battery and pull it out of the case.
Remove the two small Phillips screws (#00) that secure the metal motherboard protection bracket.
Over the next few steps, a spudger will be used to disconnect several connectors. This will allow you to remove the motherboard. First remove LED flash from the motherboard by pulling it up and away from the case.
The next connector is audio volume control,
Nearby, unplug another similar small connector.
After the two audio volume control connectors, there is another small connector that also needs to be disconnected.
At the bottom of the motherboard is the port connector.
Disconnect one connector of the first antenna as shown in the photo below.
Before removing the motherboard, remove the SIM card tray with a special or regular paper clip.
Remove the two Phillips screws (#00) from the inside of the top of the chassis.
Remove two small Phillips screws (#00) and three screws that require a thin, flathead screwdriver.
Disconnect the second antenna connector, after which you can remove the motherboard from the case.
Remove the two Phillips screws (#00) that secure the rear camera to the motherboard.
Using a spudger, carefully pry up the connection and remove the rear camera from the motherboard.
Remove the seven small Phillips screws (#00) to remove the speaker assembly and light sensor from the phone body.
Use the flat end of a spudger tool to remove the speaker unit and light sensor, which, in addition to the screws, are attached to the case with a small amount of glue.
The speaker unit with the light sensor is also attached to each other with a small amount of glue. If you need to replace one of these components, then separate them.
To remove the vibration motor from the housing, remove the three small Phillips screws (#00) as shown in the photo below.
To get to the volume button, you must first remove the WiFi and Bluetooth antennas from the case by unscrewing three Phillips screws (#00).
After unscrewing the screws, use a spudger tool to pull out the WiFi and Bluetooth antennas from the phone body.
Finally, unscrew the last Phillips screw to access the volume button and power button.
Using the spudger tool, remove the power and volume buttons along with the cable on which they are attached.
To assemble the phone, perform the entire procedure in reverse order.
Disassembling an iPhone 5 is a labor-intensive task that requires care and attention, so do not proceed with disassembly if you are not confident in your abilities!
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About the release of the new iPhone 5s model Apple company announced on September 10, 2013. Disassembling the iPhone 5s is similar to previous models and requires screwdrivers and a special tool with Velcro.
First we deal with the screen. If there are cracks on it, protect your phone from their further spread and cover the entire front surface with a plaster. This way, pieces of glass will not fly apart when you lift the panel using Velcro. It is advisable to wear safety glasses to avoid getting shrapnel in your eyes.
Below, next to the light connector, there are two 3.8 mm screws that you need to unscrew. Next, the most interesting thing is the procedure for opening a mobile phone using a special iSclack device. If you are interested in how to disassemble an iPhone 5s, then you should definitely purchase this gadget.
Video instructions for disassembling iPhone 5s step by step
So, bring the iSclack to the phone and squeeze the handles together, at the other end the Velcro opens. Place the iPhone between the suction cups, right above the home button. To close the device, open the handles and press firmly until everything is well secured. Then repeat the maneuvers from the very beginning. The iSclack handles close and the top display panel rises.
If you do not have the opportunity to purchase this gadget, use a regular suction cup. Press it firmly against the phone, holding the iPhone, lift the panel up and, holding the bottom with a screwdriver, separate the two parts from each other. Since the parts are held together quite tightly, take your time and apply more effort. When done, pull the Velcro up, releasing the air, and carefully remove it.
Now you lift up the home button to access the ports on the top of the phone and hold the top panel at a 90-degree angle as you follow the instructions.
Remove the following screws holding the protective bracket in place:
- Two 1.3 mm
- One 1.7 mm
- One 3.25 mm
At this point during assembly, it is extremely important to keep an eye on the 1.7mm and 3.25mm screws. If you mix them up, you will seriously damage the motherboard and the phone will no longer boot properly. During assembly, be careful not to tighten the screws too much. If they are tight, you must have mixed them up.
Afterwards, remove the protective bracket from the mimic diagram. Using a plastic screwdriver, disconnect the front camera, touch cable and LCD. We suggest you double check that all elements are removed before lifting the entire top panel.
During assembly, the LCD cable may burn its connector, resulting in a blank screen or white lines on the display that are caused by a loose connection. If this happens, reconnect the cable and restart your phone. The main way to solve the problem is to remove and reinsert the battery.
The next step is to remove the battery. A metal connector from the battery is attached to the board, from which you need to unscrew two 1.6 mm screws and remove the panel. Using the flat edge of a screwdriver, pry the battery connector out of the motherboard. And lightly walk between the headphone jack, pull out the tip of the adhesive tab and pull it.
Don't twist the tab, try to keep it as flat and wide as possible. Carefully pull out the adhesive strip without touching other parts of the phone to avoid tearing it.
There is another way to remove the battery. Attach the iOpener to the back mobile device and heat the glue. Place the hot bag on the phone for 90 seconds, to the right of the camera, and smooth it out. Carefully slide the plastic card under the battery near the motherboard, pushing it from all sides.
From now on, you know in every detail how to disassemble an iPhone 5s.
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Luckily, Apple is in the tech industry, not the education industry. We can only imagine what a mess there would be in the ABC books if they studied in Cupertino.
Weird names aside, we were eager to get our teeth into the latest phone fruit. So passionately that they sent one of us into the lands where they walk on their heads to get one.
This guide is a translation of the article: https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+5s+Teardown/17383
We also have special articles on replacing frequently breaking iPhone components:, and.
Warning
This article is not a guide to action! All responsibility for collecting and disassembling your device lies with you.
Many manufacturers do not bear warranty obligations if the device has been disassembled by the user. If you do not want to lose the warranty for your device, check the terms of the warranty in the documentation or with the device manufacturer.
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The release of the new iPhone is a trip to the future - the iFixit review team has moved 17 hours forward in time to get their hands on the iPhone 5S early.
We want to say a big thank you to our good friends from MacFixit Australia for allowing the use of their Melbourne office for this review. They sell accessories for Macs, iPhones and iFixit tools.
To cover all our backs, we learned from our best linguists that 5S upside down is still 5S.
Speaking of tools. For this breakdown we will be using our brand new Pro Tech Screwdriver Set.
While we prepare ourselves to dive into the wondrous innards of the iPhone 5S, let's go over the technical specifications:
- Apple A7 processor with 64-bit architecture;
- Co-processor for motion analysis M7;
- 16, 32 or 64 GB Flash memory;
- 4-inch retina display with a density of 326 ppi;
- 8 MP iSight camera and 1.2 MP FaceTime camera;
- Fingerprint scanner built into the home button.
- Available in three colors: " gray space", "silver" and " zooooloto(or, as we call it, not-at-all-the-color-of-space, a medal for second place, and... Bling!).
Apple follows its tradition of shielding the user from the insides of the device by using pentalobe screws. Luckily we were ready for this. We've released our foolproof iPhone 5 release kit, and to our surprise, it works!
Unfortunately, we did not purchase the necessary paint, so the set contains only silver and black screws for a Philips Phillips screwdriver.
Now we are pressing our designers to develop screws for a Phillips screwdriver made of 585 gold. They'll cost $50 each and will turn the first time you try to unscrew them, so they'll be perfect for the iPhone. We will keep you informed.
Our released iPhone 5S reminded us of another polka dot iPhone, a review of which will be published in the near future...
We finish spinning in place. It's time to open the baby! Just like we called on a suction cup to help separate the display module assembly from the body.
Unlike last year, we gently run a spatula around the perimeter, just in case...
The spatula helped. A cable was found at the bottom of the phone connecting the Touch ID sensor, which is located in the home button, and the Lightening connector.
This adds a small element of danger to the parsing process. If you lift the screen too high by the suction cup, there is a chance of damaging the cable.
We survived the first trap and carefully disconnected the Touch ID cable connector using a spudger.
Alas, at first glance, the internal structure of the iPhone 5S differs little from internal structure. The main difference is the absence.
Using our favorite set of screwdrivers, we removed some of the metal shields that protect the connectors and began an epic battle with the battery.
The seemingly minor lack of a tab on the battery revealed a much larger problem - the adhesive.
Possibly a letter es in the name means “stuck together” or “get over it”... like, “this battery stuck together with the case tightly" or "I hope you don't want to replace the battery and accept it with the fact that you have an old one.”
While we were dreaming of an iPhone battery that could be replaced without tools, we heated up the existing battery and pryed it open with a spatula.
Holy scotch! It seems that Apple, compared to the iPhone 5S, did not use double-sided tape at all! There are two hefty white “runways” that support the battery over almost its entire area.
Addition: Some guys report that this tape has good tearability. As soon as we receive more iPhones for repair, we will test this theory and let you know!
It is stated that the iPhone 5S can last up to 10 hours of talk time on a 3G network, but there are rumors that iOS 7 will not stand a chance.
The modern ARMv8 instruction set was specifically designed for 64-bit architecture. It got rid of junk support, which increased efficiency, improved performance without impacting time battery life devices.
We'll have to wait until we examine the insides of the chip to find out who made it.
Let's look at the selfie camera.
Several screws secure the 1.2 MP FaceTime camera into place. Increasing the pixel size of the iSight camera may attract a lot of attention, but the DIY paparazzi is what makes iPhones what they are.
The bottom part of the 5S looks almost the same as that of the 5, although the speaker assembly is easier to remove.
With the speaker removed, the module containing the headphone jack, microphone and Lightning connector is easily removed.
On previous generations of iPhone, many components had to be replaced at once, because... the design was not as modular.
We found another new thing: double flash.
The old and amber LEDs are located next to the camera and help combat the pale tones of nightlife photos.
Just like in the display assembly, it is removed first, making it easier to replace.
The battery is also easy to access, although it is not "user serviceable".
The fingerprint sensor cable can easily be torn if you are careless when removing the display.
The iPhone 5s still uses Pentalobe head screws, which will require purchasing a special screwdriver.
The protective glass, screen and sensor are a single component, which increases the cost of repairs.
Simplicity iPhone repair 5s: 6 out of 10 points(10 points means maximum simplicity).
Assembly is carried out in reverse order. Thank you for your attention:)
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