Disassembly/Repair of the mobile device Apple iPhone 12 Pro (iPhone 12 Pro A2341, A2406, A2407, A2408) with each step description and the required set of tools.

⚠️ Before disassembling, do not forget to turn your phone off.

Use the Key tool (aka Needle) or Paperclip. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the tray ejects, and then pull the SIM card tray out.

⚠️ Pay attention! The tool must be inserted into a hole on the edge of the phone's housing. Do not press too hard. It may break the tray eject mechanism.

Using a screwdriver (precision star-shaped 0.8 mm aka Pentalobe), unscrew/drive 2 screws out at the end of the phone.

⚠️ Pay attention! Disassembly has a maximum 3rd difficulty because the process begins with the disassembly of the display module. If you have no experience or are not sure of your skills, we strongly recommend that you contact a specialized service center.

We recommend using a special heating device such as a separator machine, heat gun, or heating mat. It will simplify the process. You can use a home hairdryer, but you will have to make a nozzle by hand or have a suitable one in the kit to gently heat and concentrate the heat flow in the right place.

ℹ️️ The surface of the display module must be heated to soften the adhesive underneath. The approximate heating temperature is 50° C / 125° F.

Use a thin plastic film or pick for separation. To facilitate the process, you can use isopropyl alcohol. It is often most difficult to pass the tool between the parts to be divided. Choose the far edge from the FFC cables or buttons.

Do not use a lever or any force for separation that could damage the elements inside.

The process can be seen in our video entirely so as well as in detail, at the end of the instructions.

⚠️ It is important not to get a film between the touchscreen/glass and the display module, this will damage the module.

⚠️ Look in advance at the picture of the places where the touchscreen and display cables pass under the display module to avoid accidental damage.

Using a screwdriver (Tri-Wing #00 Screwdriver 0.6mm), unscrew the six screws and remove the brackets holding the connectors.

Disconnect the battery connector as soon as possible.

ℹ️️ The Apple iPhone 12 Pro A2341, A2406, A2407, A2408 models have a battery A2479 with 2815 mAh capacity (aka rechargeable battery).

⚠️ It is highly recommended to disconnect the connector to avoid possible short circuits during disassembly.

Also, try not to use a metal tool to disconnect the rechargeable battery connector or do it carefully.

Disconnect the display module connectors and remove the display.

Remove the battery.

It is glued with adhesive tabs. In the best scenario, pinch the ends and pull them out.

If the tabs will lose their condition to be stretchable, there is the chance to break ends. In this case, for the battery removal, it needs to use isopropyl alcohol and a thin plastic sheet for separation.

⚠️ Do not break the flat cable beneath the battery.

Using a screwdriver (Tri-Wing #00 Screwdriver 0.6mm), unscrew two screws and remove the bracket.

Using a screwdriver (Tri-Wing #00 Screwdriver 0.6mm), unscrew the four screws and remove the bracket securing the cameras.

Disconnect the connectors and remove the assembly of two front cameras.

Disconnect the connectors and remove the assembly of two rear cameras.

Using a screwdriver (Tri-Wing #00 Screwdriver 0.6mm), unscrew two screws and remove the bracket securing the Lidar scanner.

Using a screwdriver (Tri-Wing #00 Screwdriver 0.6mm), unscrew the 3 screws and a screwdriver (Philips iPhone cross-head 2.5mm), unscrew one screw. The screws securing the SIM holder.

Pry up the connector and remove the SIM holder.

Using a screwdriver (Phillips 1.5 mm PH000), unscrew the four screws and remove the loudspeaker.

Using a screwdriver (Phillips 1.5 mm PH000), unscrew the one screw and a screwdriver (Philips iPhone cross-head 2.5mm), unscrew two screws.

Pry up the connector and remove the vibration motor (Taptic Engine)

Disconnect the connector, remove the Lidar scanner.

Using a screwdriver (Phillips 1.5 mm PH000), unscrew the three screws and remove the bracket holding the cable to the 5G communication module.

Using a screwdriver (Phillips 1.5 mm PH000), unscrew the three screws and a screwdriver (Philips iPhone cross-head 2.5mm), unscrew one screw. The screws securing the motherboard.

Carefully remove the printed circuit board. There is no need to use a lever or try to reach the board by force. Make sure that nothing is getting in the way or holding the board.

⚠️ Do not bend the circuit board when removing it or push tools under it. Unbeknownst to yourself, you can damage components or cables from the inside.

ℹ️️ In the housing remained: flat cables, microphone, lightning port.