Disassembly/Repair of the mobile device Apple iPhone 7 (iPhone 7 A1660, A1778, A1779) with each step description and the required set of tools.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Using a screwdriver (Tri-point Y00), unscrew the 4 screws and remove the bracket holding the connectors.

Disconnect the battery connector as soon as possible.

ℹ️ The Apple iPhone 7 model has a battery 616-00259 with 1960 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.

Using a screwdriver (Phillips 1.5 mm PH000), unscrew the two screws and remove the bracket holding the connectors.

Pry up the connectors and remove the display module.

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

Pry up the vibration motor connector.

Using a screwdriver (Phillips 1.5 mm PH000), unscrew the three screws and remove the taptic engine, aka vibration motor.

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

Pry up the two coaxial cable connectors.

Remove the loudspeaker assembly with one coaxial cable.

Using a screwdriver (Tri-point Y00), unscrew the two screws and remove the bracket holding the connector.

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

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

Using a screwdriver (Phillips 1.5 mm PH000), unscrew two screws and remove the camera bracket.

Pry up the connector and remove the rear camera.

Using a screwdriver (Phillips 1.5 mm PH000), unscrew two screws.

Using a screwdriver (Phillips iPhone 2.5 mm), unscrew four screws.

Carefully remove the antenna.

Disconnect the connectors for the volume and power buttons, the lightning port and the microphone, and the GPS antenna unit.

⚠ Do not pull on the cable or pry it with a sharp tool, the connectors are pretty weak and break easily, or the cable falls out of the end (lug).

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.

ℹ️ In the housing remained: cables, battery, microphones, lightning port.