How To Replace Iphone 7 Charging Port

Before you begin, discharge your iPhone battery below 25%. A charged lithium-ion battery can catch fire and/or explode if accidentally punctured.

Before you begin, discharge your iPhone battery below 25%. A charged lithium-ion battery can catch fire and/or explode if accidentally punctured.
Power off your iPhone before beginning disassembly.
Remove the two 3.4 mm pentalobe screws at the bottom edge of the iPhone.
Opening the iPhone's display will compromise its waterproof seals. Have replacement seals ready before you proceed past this step, or take care to avoid liquid exposure if you reassemble your iPhone without replacing the seals.

Heating the lower edge of the iPhone will help soften the adhesive securing the display, making it easier to open.

Heating the lower edge of the iPhone will help soften the adhesive securing the display, making it easier to open.
Use a hairdryer or prepare an iOpener and apply it to the lower edge of the iPhone for about a minute in order to soften up the adhesive underneath.

Apply a suction cup to the lower half of the front panel, just above the home button. Be sure the suction cup does not overlap with the home button, as this will prevent a seal from forming between the suction cup and front glass.

Apply a suction cup to the lower half of the front panel, just above the home button.
Be sure the suction cup does not overlap with the home button, as this will prevent a seal from forming between the suction cup and front glass.
If your display is badly cracked, covering it with a layer of clear packing tape may allow the suction cup to adhere. Alternatively, very strong tape may be used instead of the suction cup. If all else fails, you can superglue the suction cup to the broken screen.

Pull up on the suction cup with firm, constant pressure to create a slight gap between the front panel and rear case. Insert the flat end of a spudger into the gap. The watertight adhesive holding the display in place is very strong; creating this initial gap takes a significant amount of force. If you're having a hard time opening a gap, rock the screen up and down to weaken the adhesive until you can fit a spudger inside.

Pull up on the suction cup with firm, constant pressure to create a slight gap between the front panel and rear case.
Insert the flat end of a spudger into the gap.
The watertight adhesive holding the display in place is very strong; creating this initial gap takes a significant amount of force. If you're having a hard time opening a gap, rock the screen up and down to weaken the adhesive until you can fit a spudger inside.
While pulling up on the suction cup, twist the spudger to widen the opening between the screen and rear case.

Insert the flat end of the spudger between the front panel and the rear case at the lower left edge of the iPhone. Slide the spudger up the left edge of the phone starting at the lower edge and moving towards the volume control buttons and silent switch, breaking up the adhesive holding the display in place. Do not try to pry the top edge of the display away from the rear case, as it is held in place by plastic clips that may break.

Insert the flat end of the spudger between the front panel and the rear case at the lower left edge of the iPhone.
Slide the spudger up the left edge of the phone starting at the lower edge and moving towards the volume control buttons and silent switch, breaking up the adhesive holding the display in place.
Do not try to pry the top edge of the display away from the rear case, as it is held in place by plastic clips that may break.

Remove the spudger from the left side of the phone and insert the flat end into the bottom right corner. Slide the spudger up the right edge of the phone to the top corner, breaking up the adhesive holding the display in place.

Remove the spudger from the left side of the phone and insert the flat end into the bottom right corner.
Slide the spudger up the right edge of the phone to the top corner, breaking up the adhesive holding the display in place.

Pull up on the suction cup to lift up the display and open the iPhone. Do not raise the display more than 10º as there are delicate ribbon cables along the right edge of the device connecting the display to the logic board.

Pull up on the suction cup to lift up the display and open the iPhone.
Do not raise the display more than 10º as there are delicate ribbon cables along the right edge of the device connecting the display to the logic board.

Pull up on the small nub on the suction cup to remove it from the front panel.

Pull up on the small nub on the suction cup to remove it from the front panel.

Slide an opening pick underneath the display along the top edge of the phone to loosen the last of the adhesive.

Slide an opening pick underneath the display along the top edge of the phone to loosen the last of the adhesive.

Pull the display assembly slightly away from the top edge of the phone to disengage the clips holding it to the rear case. Open the iPhone by swinging the display up from the left side, like the back cover of a book. Don't try to fully separate the display yet, as several fragile ribbon cables still connect it to the iPhone's logic board.

Pull the display assembly slightly away from the top edge of the phone to disengage the clips holding it to the rear case.
Open the iPhone by swinging the display up from the left side, like the back cover of a book.
Don't try to fully separate the display yet, as several fragile ribbon cables still connect it to the iPhone's logic board.

Remove the following four tri-point Y000 screws securing the lower display cable bracket to the logic board:

Remove the following four tri-point Y000 screws securing the lower display cable bracket to the logic board:
Three 1.2 mm screws
One 2.6 mm screw

Remove the lower display cable bracket.

Remove the lower display cable bracket.

Use the point of a spudger to lift the battery connector out of its socket on the logic board. Bend the connector cable up slightly to prevent it from making contact with the socket and providing power to the phone.

Use the point of a spudger to lift the battery connector out of its socket on the logic board.
Bend the connector cable up slightly to prevent it from making contact with the socket and providing power to the phone.

Make sure the battery is disconnected before you disconnect or reconnect the cables in this step. Use the flat end of a spudger or a fingernail to disconnect the two lower display connectors by prying them straight up from their sockets on the logic board. To re-attach press connectors, press down on one end until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other end. Do not press down on the middle. If the connector is even slightly misaligned, the connector can bend, causing permanent damage.

Make sure the battery is disconnected before you disconnect or reconnect the cables in this step.
Use the flat end of a spudger or a fingernail to disconnect the two lower display connectors by prying them straight up from their sockets on the logic board.
To re-attach press connectors, press down on one end until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other end. Do not press down on the middle. If the connector is even slightly misaligned, the connector can bend, causing permanent damage.
If you have a blank screen, white lines on the display, or partial or complete lack of touch response after reassembling your phone, try disconnecting and carefully reconnecting both of these cables and make sure they are fully seated.

Remove the three tri-point Y000 screws securing the bracket over the front panel sensor assembly connector: One 1.3 mm screw Two 1.0 mm screws

Remove the three tri-point Y000 screws securing the bracket over the front panel sensor assembly connector:
One 1.3 mm screw
Two 1.0 mm screws
Remove the bracket.

Disconnect the front panel sensor assembly connector from its socket on the logic board. This press connector should also be reconnected one end at a time to minimize the risk of bending.

Disconnect the front panel sensor assembly connector from its socket on the logic board.
This press connector should also be reconnected one end at a time to minimize the risk of bending.

Remove the display assembly.

Remove the display assembly.
During reassembly, pause here if you wish to replace the adhesive around the edges of the display.

Remove three Phillips screws securing the antenna component:

Remove three Phillips screws securing the antenna component:
Two 1.3 mm screws
One 1.2 mm screw

Remove the 1.3 mm Phillips screw securing the antenna component to the top edge of the rear case.

Remove the 1.3 mm Phillips screw securing the antenna component to the top edge of the rear case.

The screw boss at the top of the antenna component is tucked into a small recess in the top edge of the iPhone. Tilt the antenna component up towards the top of the phone. Slide the screw boss down and out of its recess.

The screw boss at the top of the antenna component is tucked into a small recess in the top edge of the iPhone.
Tilt the antenna component up towards the top of the phone.
Slide the screw boss down and out of its recess.

Remove the top left antenna component.

Remove the top left antenna component.

Insert a SIM card eject tool or a paperclip into the small hole in the SIM card tray. Press firmly to eject the tray.

Insert a SIM card eject tool or a paperclip into the small hole in the SIM card tray.
Press firmly to eject the tray.

Remove the SIM card tray from the iPhone. The SIM card will fall out of the tray easily. When reinserting the SIM card, ensure that it is in the proper orientation relative to the tray.

Remove the SIM card tray from the iPhone.
The SIM card will fall out of the tray easily.
When reinserting the SIM card, ensure that it is in the proper orientation relative to the tray.
A thin rubber gasket around the SIM tray provides water and dust protection. If this gasket is damaged or missing, replace the gasket to protect your iPhone's internal components.

Use an iFixit opening tool or a fingernail to disconnect the dual camera cable connectors by prying them straight up from their sockets.

Use an iFixit opening tool or a fingernail to disconnect the dual camera cable connectors by prying them straight up from their sockets.

Remove the two screws securing the rear-facing camera bracket:

Remove the two screws securing the rear-facing camera bracket:
One 1.6 mm Phillips screw
One 2.2 mm standoff screw
Standoff screws are best removed using a standoff screwdriver or bit.
In a pinch, a small flathead screwdriver will do the job—but use extra caution to ensure it doesn't slip and damage surrounding components.

Remove the bracket covering the rear-facing camera.

Remove the bracket covering the rear-facing camera.

Remove the two 1.3 mm Phillips screws securing the upper cable bracket.

Remove the two 1.3 mm Phillips screws securing the upper cable bracket.

Remove the upper cable bracket.

Remove the upper cable bracket.

Remove the two 1.3 mm Phillips screws securing the grounding clip at the top left edge of the logic board.

Remove the two 1.3 mm Phillips screws securing the grounding clip at the top left edge of the logic board.

Remove the grounding clip.

Remove the grounding clip.

Remove the 1.3 mm Phillips screw securing the antenna flex cable to the top edge of the iPhone's rear case. Remove the remaining Phillips screw from the antenna flex cable.

Remove the 1.3 mm Phillips screw securing the antenna flex cable to the top edge of the iPhone's rear case.
Remove the remaining Phillips screw from the antenna flex cable.

Use a fingernail or the sharp end of an iFixit opening tool to pry up and disconnect the antenna flex cable connector from the logic board.

Use a fingernail or the sharp end of an iFixit opening tool to pry up and disconnect the antenna flex cable connector from the logic board.

Slide the flat edge of a spudger underneath the antenna flex cable to separate the adhesive holding it in place.

Slide the flat edge of a spudger underneath the antenna flex cable to separate the adhesive holding it in place.

The screw boss at the top of the antenna flex cable is tucked into a small recess in the top edge of the iPhone. Tilt the antenna flex cable up toward the top of the iPhone. Slide the screw boss down and out of its recess.

The screw boss at the top of the antenna flex cable is tucked into a small recess in the top edge of the iPhone.
Tilt the antenna flex cable up toward the top of the iPhone.
Slide the screw boss down and out of its recess.
Remove the antenna flex cable.

Use a thin pry tool or tweezers to carefully pry up and disconnect the two coaxial cable connectors from the logic board. During reassembly, these can be tricky to reconnect. One at a time, hold each connector in place over its socket and press down with the flat of your spudger. The connector should snap into place.

Use a thin pry tool or tweezers to carefully pry up and disconnect the two coaxial cable connectors from the logic board.
During reassembly, these can be tricky to reconnect. One at a time, hold each connector in place over its socket and press down with the flat of your spudger. The connector should snap into place.

Disconnect the two remaining ribbon cables from the logic board: Disconnect the upper cable connector by prying from the top Disconnect the Lightning port connector by prying along the outer edge

Disconnect the two remaining ribbon cables from the logic board:
Disconnect the upper cable connector by prying from the top
Disconnect the Lightning port connector by prying along the outer edge

Remove the seven screws securing the logic board:

Remove the seven screws securing the logic board:
One 1.3 mm Phillips screw
Two 2.1 mm standoff screws
Two 2.0 mm standoff screws
Two 2.2 mm standoff screws
Standoff screws are best removed using an [linked product missing or disabled: IF145-343-1] and driver handle.
In a pinch, a small flathead screwdriver will do the job—but use extra caution to ensure it doesn't slip and damage surrounding components.

Use the point of a spudger to push the SIM card eject plunger out of the logic board's way.

Use the point of a spudger to push the SIM card eject plunger out of the logic board's way.

Use the point of a spudger to carefully de-route the two coaxial cables from the small metal clip holding them to the logic board.

Use the point of a spudger to carefully de-route the two coaxial cables from the small metal clip holding them to the logic board.

Lift the logic board from the bottom edges and slide it toward the bottom of the iPhone to remove it. Be careful not to snag the logic board on any cables. During reassembly, note the position of the black grounding clip at the top right edge of the logic board, near the rear cameras. The logic board should slide underneath the clip.

Lift the logic board from the bottom edges and slide it toward the bottom of the iPhone to remove it.
Be careful not to snag the logic board on any cables.
During reassembly, note the position of the black grounding clip at the top right edge of the logic board, near the rear cameras. The logic board should slide underneath the clip.

Remove the following two Phillips screws securing the barometric vent to the rear case:

Remove the following two Phillips screws securing the barometric vent to the rear case:
One 2.9 mm screw
One 2.1 mm screw

Gently push the barometric vent in the direction of the Taptic Engine to separate the adhesive securing it to the bottom edge of the iPhone.

Gently push the barometric vent in the direction of the Taptic Engine to separate the adhesive securing it to the bottom edge of the iPhone.

Remove the vent.

Remove the vent.

Pry up the Taptic Engine's ribbon cable connector to disconnect it.

Pry up the Taptic Engine's ribbon cable connector to disconnect it.

Remove the three 1.5 mm Phillips screws securing the Taptic Engine to the rear case.

Remove the three 1.5 mm Phillips screws securing the Taptic Engine to the rear case.

Remove the Taptic Engine.

Remove the Taptic Engine.

Carefully de-route the two coaxial cables from the metal bracket holding them to the side of the speaker.

Carefully de-route the two coaxial cables from the metal bracket holding them to the side of the speaker.

Remove the five Phillips screws securing the speaker:

Remove the five Phillips screws securing the speaker:
Three 1.3 mm screws
One 2.3 mm screw
One 3.3 mm screw

Remove the speaker.

Remove the speaker.

Remove the 2.9 mm Phillips screw at the top left of the Lightning port.

Remove the 2.9 mm Phillips screw at the top left of the Lightning port.

Remove the spring contact underneath the screw you just removed.

Remove the spring contact underneath the screw you just removed.

Remove the following three Phillips screws securing the Lightning connector:

Remove the following three Phillips screws securing the Lightning connector:
Two 1.7 mm screws
One 2.8 mm screw

Remove the two 1.2 mm Phillips screws securing the Lightning port to the bottom edge of the iPhone.

Remove the two 1.2 mm Phillips screws securing the Lightning port to the bottom edge of the iPhone.

Use the sharp edge of an iFixit Opening Tool to pry the two microphones free from the adhesive securing them in place. Don't try to completely remove the microphones; just separate the adhesive as shown.

Use the sharp edge of an iFixit Opening Tool to pry the two microphones free from the adhesive securing them in place.
Don't try to completely remove the microphones; just separate the adhesive as shown.

Slide an opening pick or thin pry tool underneath the top portion of the Lightning connector assembly flex cable, and begin separating it from the rear case. If necessary, use a hair dryer or apply an iOpener to heat the rear case and soften the adhesive, in order to make it easier to separate.

Slide an opening pick or thin pry tool underneath the top portion of the Lightning connector assembly flex cable, and begin separating it from the rear case.
If necessary, use a hair dryer or apply an iOpener to heat the rear case and soften the adhesive, in order to make it easier to separate.

Continue separating the upper portion of the flex cable, being careful not to damage any other components along the way.

Continue separating the upper portion of the flex cable, being careful not to damage any other components along the way.

Carefully slide your pick from the corner of the battery to the corner of the iPhone to separate the portion of the flex cable adhered to the outer frame.

Carefully slide your pick from the corner of the battery to the corner of the iPhone to separate the portion of the flex cable adhered to the outer frame.

Slide your pick across the width of the iPhone to separate all the remaining strands of the flex cable from the rear case. Be very careful not to damage the battery in the process. A punctured battery can leak dangerous chemicals and/or catch fire.

Slide your pick across the width of the iPhone to separate all the remaining strands of the flex cable from the rear case.
Be very careful not to damage the battery in the process. A punctured battery can leak dangerous chemicals and/or catch fire.

Remove the Lightning connector assembly. Before installing or replacing the Lightning connector assembly: Use a plastic tool to scour any bits of adhesive residue from the rear case.

Remove the Lightning connector assembly.
Before installing or replacing the Lightning connector assembly:
Use a plastic tool to scour any bits of adhesive residue from the rear case.
You can clean any remaining residue from the surface with isopropyl alcohol (90% concentration or greater) and a lint-free cloth. Wipe in one direction only, not back and forth.
Make sure the Lightning connector assembly is correctly positioned so that the two white dots on the iPhone's rear case show through the two circular cutouts in the Lightning flex cable. If they don't, the flex cable will remain misaligned and you won't be able to reconnect it to its socket on the logic board.

A rubber gasket on the bottom of the Lightning connector protects your iPhone from liquid and dust intrusion. If you are installing a new Lightning connector assembly, you may need to carefully remove and transfer the gasket to the new part. The small adhesive patch on the bottom of each microphone also protects your iPhone from liquid and dust intrusion. For best results, replace the two adhesive patches before installing your Lightning connector assembly.

A rubber gasket on the bottom of the Lightning connector protects your iPhone from liquid and dust intrusion. If you are installing a new Lightning connector assembly, you may need to carefully remove and transfer the gasket to the new part.
The small adhesive patch on the bottom of each microphone also protects your iPhone from liquid and dust intrusion. For best results, replace the two adhesive patches before installing your Lightning connector assembly.