Disassembly of the mobile device Apple iPhone SE with each step description and the required set of tools.

Use the ejection 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.

Gently lift the display module and remove the bracket holding fingerprint sensor connector. Try to use a non-metal or plastic tool to avoid any damage because the motherboard is still battery-powered.

Disconnect the fingerprint sensor connector.

After, lift the display vertically because at the end display module - are connectors, are still held by bracket.

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

Disconnect the battery connector as soon as possible.

ℹ️️ The Apple iPhone SE model has a battery TIS 2217-2548 with 1624 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 four screws and remove the bracket holding the connectors.

Disconnect connectors and remove the display module.

Bend up the protective layer. Disconnect the connector and remove the rear camera.

Using a screwdriver (Philips 1.5 mm PH000), unscrew three screws and with a barrel-screwdriver (Philips 2.5 mm iPhone) unscrew four screws.

Disconnect connectors on the printed circuit board.

Turn over the printed circuit board, disconnect one connector and remove the circuit board. There is no need to use a lever or try to reach the circuit board by force. Make sure that nothing is getting in the way or holding the circuit 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.

Using a screwdriver (Philips 1.5 mm PH000), unscrew seven screws.

Pry around the edges and remove the loudspeaker assembly.

Peel back the flat cable, carefully move under and around with a tool to remove the main part of the cable with microphone, lightning port (charging port).

ℹ️️ In the housing remained: