Using a special screwdriver, unscrew the screws located at the bottom end of the device.
Despite the fact that the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus went on sale at the same time, the version with a larger diagonal immediately became scarce. Yesterday, while working on a post about analyzing the “six”, I received information about the real battle that unfolded in Europe for the iPhone 6 Plus. To be honest, there was a moment when the hope of quickly getting a copy for analysis almost melted away. In Paris, Nice, Munich - everywhere the first Apple phablet (or smart phone, as you like) went on sale in tiny quantities and was instantly snapped up. And already around midnight the news came - one copy was finally obtained. On Saturday morning he arrived at a friendly service center, and we immediately began a total analysis.
Of course, not to look at the filling, but to observe the progress of Apple's engineering, assess maintainability and compare with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 5s.
Let's be honest: we didn't find any radical differences between the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Of course, the vast majority of parts are not compatible with each other, although sometimes one gets the feeling that the differences were introduced a little... artificially. The iPhone 6 Plus resembles the iPhone 6 under a magnifying glass - everything is about the same, but larger.
Judge for yourself. Here is the iPhone 6 Plus with the cover removed.
If they are not lying next to each other, they can be mistaken for twins.
Moreover, when we removed the maternal iPhone board 6 Plus and placed on a half-assembled iPhone 6, they also turned out to be almost identical.
Same layout, same moisture protection. Compared with the iPhone 5s, the difference is colossal, but not with each other.
So, the analysis is cancelled, nothing interesting?
Not really.
Firstly, you might be surprised by the size of the battery. Compared to the iPhone 5s, it's simply gigantic.
With the “six” the difference is not so great, but there is, there is.
Those who watched the video from yesterday’s post saw how difficult it was to remove the battery from the iPhone 6, it was glued too tightly. So in the 6 Plus it is simply glued tightly. I had to heat the device at the soldering station for a very long time, and even after that the battery was not removed without difficulty.
However, there is no point in grumbling about this. You rarely have to change the battery in an iPhone, but if it suddenly starts hanging around inside the case, it’s not good.
Secondly, the design of the lower train has changed. Yesterday we were glad how compact and well-built it had become, but in the iPhone 6 Plus it suddenly stretched out and became similar to its brother in the iPhone 5 s.
And for comparison - with the iPhone 6.
The connectors, as we see, are still the same, but the distance between them has increased significantly.
The main speaker has also increased in size. Yesterday we noted that it has become healthier compared to its predecessor in the iPhone 5s, and so in the 6 Plus it’s even bigger. Yells so hard it will wake the dead. In combination with a powerful vibration motor, which migrated to the phablet from the regular-sized version, the result is a very reliable alarm clock.
The camera in the iPhone 6 Plus differs from the iPhone 6 in having optical stabilization. I have not yet been able to determine the quality of her work. I took a few pictures - everything seemed to be the same as in the “six”. But this is precisely why I don’t like hastily made “first looks”, from which nothing is clear. I'll calmly and thoughtfully check everything in a week and then write back.
As for the dimensions... Well, he’s healthy, of course. After that, you pick up the iPhone 5s and it feels like it’s a toy and not a former flagship.
With the “six” the difference is not so serious, but still noticeable.
Typically, both fit perfectly into a jeans pocket, thanks to their rounded shape and thin body. Therefore, I still can’t decide which model I would like to wear all the time. One thing is clear: the roundness, combined with narrow bezels and the lack of any screen protection, makes purchasing a case or bumper a must. Well, unless, of course, you have hands as strong as steel, or money doesn’t burn your pocket (replacing the screen of an iPhone 6 Plus in the first months will cost about 15 thousand rubles). However, life without a case has become dangerous since the days of the iPhone 4, and this is hardly an accident.
To sum up our “showdown”, we can say that Apple has made beautiful and elegant devices, not only on the outside, but also on the inside. Despite their fragile exterior, they cannot be called sissies - the connectors are strengthened compared to the 5s, serious protection against moisture has appeared, and the unification of the design of the large and small iPhone makes life easier for assemblers and allows us to hope for quick satisfaction of demand.
If I missed something, I’m ready to answer questions in the comments. I also invite you to watch the video that we shot while disassembling the iPhone 6 Plus, there are many important comments there.
iPhone 6 Plus, cake and iPhone 5s
It is noteworthy that during the disassembly process it was used gray iPhone 6 and gold iPhone 6 Plus are exactly the same colors and models as the recent rugged smartphones. It's a good thing iFixit was able to get their hands on the 5.5-inch iPhone, because word is that it will be as rare as the gold iPhone 5s was last year. But let's leave the lyrics aside and proceed to the autopsy.
To be first in its business, iFixit had to purchase smartphones in Australia, the first country where sales began. This is also where the first smartphone fell from one’s hands, but that’s another story.
The design of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, as noted by iFixit, is very reminiscent of the very first iPhone, also known as 2G. Model numbers A1586 And A1524 respectively. The camera does protrude, but measurements show only 0.6 mm - not much at all. As before, to open the case, you will need to unscrew two non-standard screws on the bottom end of the device, and then disconnect the display from the rest of the device. Only one cable at the top of the iPhone will completely prevent this from happening. There is no longer a cable from Touch ID to Lightning, which made disassembling the iPhone 5s difficult. By the way, all the parts inside are already fastened with standard screws.
The internal layout of the parts is similar, except that many components have expanded a little in width and become thinner. As we know thanks to spy shots, the earpiece and front camera are now located on the same cable. So far everything is working out like clockwork.
Let's look at the batteries. In the iPhone 6, the battery has a capacity of 1810 mAh and a voltage of 3.82 V. It is noteworthy that different power levels are indicated on different sides. From one it is 6.91 W/h, and from the reverse it is already 7.01 W/h. The truth is out there somewhere. The tablet phone uses a 2915 mAh, 3.82 V and 11.1 Wh battery. The iPhone 5s had a battery capacity of 1560 mAh. Batteries in Apple smartphones still lithium-ion.
iPhone 6
iPhone 6 Plus
The vibration motor in the iPhone 6 Plus has moved and is now located to the right of the battery; in the iPhone 6 its location remains unchanged. The camera module can be removed easily and effortlessly using tweezers. The changes are known. These are new 8-megapixel modules. The iPhone 6 Plus has optical image stabilization; the iPhone 6 successfully replaces it with electronics. Next, iFixit specialists remove the antennas to gain access to the motherboards of the smartphones.
So, the iPhone 6 has a system on the A8 chip labeled APL1011. Found on the board RAM LPDDR 3 produced by Hynix with a capacity of 1 GB - no miracle happened. LTE modem made by Qualcomm. Microcircuits manufactured by SkyWorks, Avago, and RF Micro Devices are also used. The gyroscope is made by InvenSense. WITH reverse side Flash memory manufactured by SanDisk was detected. This copy has 128 GB of memory. The M8 coprocessor and NFC chip with Secure Element module were manufactured by NXP. The iPhone 6 uses the Cirrus Logic 338S1201 audio codec.
On iPhone 6 Plus motherboard differs slightly, but has exactly the same modules as in the iPhone 6. Accordingly, the performance of smartphones will also be absolutely identical. Apparently, the A8 processor does not care what display resolution it works with.
The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus received slightly modified speakers that are devoid of any markings. But now you can replace the speaker separately from other parts - this is a plus. Again, confirming the spy shots of the components, Apple placed the Lightning connector and headphone jack in one module on one cable. Also, the volume buttons and the Power button are a single part. They are connected by a fairly thin cable.
Contrary to rumors, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus did not receive protection against moisture. However, under the Power button and volume buttons there is a rubber gasket that prevents accidental splashes or debris from entering the case. This is a step forward, but it’s still not worth getting caught in the rain with a new smartphone in your hands.
iPhone 6
iPhone 6 Plus
Both new smartphones received 7 points out of 10 on the maintainability scale. This is a point more than the iPhone 5s had last year. iFixit noted that it is still quite easy to separate the display, quickly change the battery, and there is no longer a cable from Touch ID to Lightning, which could easily be damaged when opening the case. There is only one disadvantage listed - the use of non-standard screws in the case. This is perhaps not the most serious problem.
By the way, all iFixit instructions for complete disassembly
Apple does not stand still, and now, on September 19, 2014, it was released new model Iphone 6 plus. It has a 5.5 screen - the largest of all models. You're probably wondering how to disassemble an iPhone 6 plus? Follow the instructions step by step and you will succeed. First, turn off your phone. Unscrew the two 3.6mm screws next to the light connector.
For the next step you will need a special iSclack gadget or suction cup. If you purchased a mechanism for safely disassembling an iPhone 6 plus, get ready to carry out the following manipulations.
iSclack has a depth meter, remove it, phones this big don't need it. After you close the handles of the device, the jaws with suction cups open. We insert the iPhone between the Velcro, above the home button. When you open the handles, the Velcro tightens. Press down harder so that they fit firmly against the display.
Hold your mobile securely and press the ends of the handles together. The suction cups will open, pulling top part screen, separating it from the bottom. These steps are enough to safely open the iPhone without damaging the cables. Carefully unplug the device and set it aside.
With the suction cup, your next steps should be: press it firmly against the screen, above the “home” button. Make sure everything is sealed. While holding the bottom panel with one hand, pull the Velcro upward with the other to separate the screen from it.
Take your time, apply a little effort, the display fits snugly to the body. Using a plastic screwdriver, gently press down back cover down, pulling the Velcro up. Be careful when performing these manipulations to properly open the phone. Pull the suction cup to release the air inside and remove it.
Using the top as a hinge, pull the home button out of the bottom. While you perform the following steps to detach the front panel assembly, hold it at a ninety-degree angle.
Clips on the display form a partial hinge that allows the model to swing open like a book. During assembly, align the clips just below the top of the rear housing. Then slide the display up so the edges are flush with the panel underneath.
- 3–1.2 mm
- 1–1.5 mm
- 1–2.9 mm
Attention, during the next four steps, make sure that you remove only the cable connectors, and not their sockets in the motherboard. While holding the display, use a plastic screwdriver to disconnect the front camera, speakerphone, home button, and data display cables.
When assembling, the data cable may suddenly come loose from the connector. You will understand this by the blank screen and white lines. To solve this problem, connect the wire again and reboot mobile device. Lastly, remove the processor cable for image processing. Afterwards, you can easily remove the top panel.
Unscrew the screws from the plate holding the battery and remove it.
- 1–2.3 mm
- 1–3.1 mm
Using a plastic screwdriver, carefully lift the battery connector from the socket on the motherboard. If you pull on the card socket rather than the connector, there is a chance of breaking it completely.
From the bottom right corner of the battery, peel back the adhesive edge. To do this, use your fingers or blunt tweezers. Be careful around the battery; if you puncture it, it will release chemicals and cause a fire. Pull the adhesive tape slowly without twisting or tearing it. When you feel resistance, pull it towards the lower right corner, avoiding the sharp edge. Repeat the procedure with the next tape in the left corner and center. When you're done, freely remove the battery.
And now you know how to disassemble the iPhone 6 plus.
Photo instructions
| The back cover of the iPhone 6 Plus is attached to two pentalobe -screw, that is, they require a special star screwdriver. | |
| The first thing to be removed during disassembly- this is the screen. Carefully remove it using a suction cup. | |
| Next we need regular Phillips screwdrivers. It is necessary to detach the metal panel that prevents you from removing the screen completely. | |
| WITH remove the button plate home , and then easily remove the button itself. | |
| The front camera and the earpiece are located on the same cable. Let's take them off. | |
| Removed the display plate from the screen module. | |
| We disconnect the metal plate that holds the battery cable. The battery is held in place by stickers that must be removed correctly. Watch our video instructions. | |
| We take out the vibration motor, which is now located to the right of the battery./td> | |
| Using tweezers, remove the rear camera. | |
| Motherboard. | |
| And here is the polyphonic ringer speaker. We're filming. | |
| Remove the charging port cable. The audio jack and charging port are located on the same cable. | |
| Now you need to remove the antennas. | |
| Use tweezers to remove the cable for the volume and mute buttons. | |
At the end of 2014, sales of the new iPhone version 6 started. As always, the new product was expected by many fans of Apple products who were interested in functionality device and its difference from previous versions telephone numbers of this company. Therefore, queues for iPhone 6 lined up in front of stores in Europe and the USA several hours before the start of sales.
Particularly inquisitive users are interested not only in the functions of the smartphone, but also in its “stuffing”, because in the event of a gadget breakdown, you need to be able to understand its internal structure or at least have a superficial understanding of it. Repairing a device in workshops is sometimes expensive, so many owners of Apple smartphones try to study all the elements of the device and the mechanism of their operation, so that, if necessary, they can independently perform a simple replacement of any part.
How to open an iPhone 6 and how to disassemble an iPhone 6, as well as how to perform these steps with the iPhone 6 plus model, is described in this instruction.
In order to disassemble the iPhone 6 correctly, you need to perform all the steps in a strictly defined order and extremely carefully and carefully so as not to get confused and break the fragile part. This especially applies to expensive parts such as the motherboard.
The iPhone 6 case should open according to the following algorithm:
1 Unscrew the screws on the case using a special pentalobe screwdriver. Let us remind you that Apple uses non-standard screws, which makes opening the case a little more difficult and requires purchasing a set of tools for this purpose. By the way, such sets are sold in many online stores. 2 Opening the iPhone using a suction cup or tape that leaves no traces. Professionals use a tool called iSlack for this purpose.When opening, it is better to work on a soft surface so that the device is not damaged if it falls. And, of course, it is recommended to hold the device with both hands and not by weight.
1 Using a mediator, turn off all loops. Instead of a mediator, it is allowed to use any other plastic element without sharp edges. The first thing you need to do is turn off the screen cable. 2 Using a simple screwdriver, unscrew the screws that hold the front panel of the phone. 3 Remove the home button using nail clippers. 4 Disconnect the cables, remove front camera and speaker. 5 Take the pick again and remove the battery. 6 Remove the main camera from the body using tweezers. 7 Using the same tool, disconnect and remove all antennas in the device. 8 So we got to the motherboard. And here you first need to remove the protection of electromagnetic pulses in order to get to the internal component. 9 Take out the vibration motor. 10 Remove the device’s power buttons and the element that controls the sound volume. All this is done using tweezers.This completes the process of disassembling the device. This is what a disassembled iPhone 6 looks like:
Repair shop specialists rate the ability to repair an iPhone 6 in the event of a breakdown as 7 points out of 10. This is a fairly high estimate and is explained by the following factors:
1 First of all, when disassembling the gadget, the screen is removed, which greatly facilitates the work of the technician during the most common type of repair of Apple phones - replacing displays. 2 Easy battery replacement. The procedure is carried out quickly and in 2 steps - by unscrewing the screws and removing the plastic seal. 3 Nothing prevents you from opening the case, for example, the fingerprint sensor cable, which in other versions of iPhones was easily damaged when opening the device.Among the minuses of the Apple device repair technician in Model 6, the following points are noted:
1 Using, as always, non-standard pentalobe screws, which can only be unscrewed with special screwdrivers. 2 Apple does not disclose the specifics of repairing its phones with workshops that are not authorized, as well as with ordinary users.How to disassemble iPhone 6 Plus
If you are wondering how to disassemble the iPhone 6S PLUS - a slightly different iPhone model than 6, see the instructions below. Typically, this procedure is required if the user urgently needs to unlock the iPhone, but it does not connect to the Internet or does not sync with the PC, etc. In such situations, the owner of the gadget rightly decides that there is something wrong with the “stuffing” of the device and often decides to open the case on his own.
To disassemble your iPhone 6 Plus, follow these steps in sequence:
1 Unscrew the pentalobe screws, as in the case of the iPhone 6, using a screwdriver designed specifically for this purpose. This is not an easy task and requires patience. However, who you won’t envy at all are iPad owners who resort to heating to carry out a similar procedure. 2 Open the smartphone case using a suction cup or tape. If you have iSlack, of course, it's better to use it. 3 Remove the cable going from Touch ID to the Lightning connector. 4 The entire “stuffing” of the device will open before your eyes. First, use pliers to remove the metal plate protecting the home button. 5 Carefully remove the module on the back of the case that houses the camera and speaker for conversations. 6 Carefully peel off the front panel. 7 Remove the battery. 8 Remove the main camera using tweezers. 9 Separate the motherboard from the device body. 10 Take out the cable for the power and volume control buttons.
Experts also rated the smartphone model from Apple 6 Plus 7 points in terms of repairability. The reasons for such a high rating are due to such indicators discovered during the opening of the device and a detailed study of the internal elements, such as:
1 By simply separating the screen module (the same can be said for versions of iPhones 5 and 6). Screen breakage is the most common of all, so this indicator is very important. 2 An easy battery replacement procedure that only requires a special pentalobe screwdriver and the dexterity of a handyman. 3 Nothing prevents you from opening the gadget’s case; you don’t have to be afraid of damaging fragile parts - a trail of fingerprints, etc. This problem, according to many repair specialists, was typical for the iPhone 5S model.There is only one drawback of version 6 plus - as in version 6, it is the use of a non-standard type of screws that require the purchase of a special screwdriver. But for good workshops this is unlikely to be a big problem, because... Without the necessary set of tools, high-quality repairs of Apple devices will be impossible.
Analysis of the iPhone 6S - another popular version mobile device from Apple, see below.
Despite the fact that the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus went on sale at the same time, the version with a larger diagonal immediately became scarce. Yesterday, while working on , I received information about the real battle unfolding in Europe for the iPhone 6 Plus. To be honest, there was a moment when the hope of quickly getting a copy for analysis almost melted away. In Paris, Nice, Munich - everywhere the first Apple phablet (or smart phone, as you like) went on sale in tiny quantities and was instantly snapped up. And already around midnight the news came - one copy was finally obtained. On Saturday morning it arrived at a friendly service center and we immediately began a total disassembly.
Of course, not to look at the filling, but to observe the progress of Apple's engineering, assess maintainability and compare with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 5s.
Let's be honest: we didn't find any radical differences between the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Of course, the vast majority of parts are not compatible with each other, although sometimes one gets the feeling that the differences were introduced a little... artificially. The iPhone 6 Plus resembles the iPhone 6 under a magnifying glass - everything is about the same, but larger.
Judge for yourself. Here is the iPhone 6 Plus with the cover removed.
If they are not lying next to each other, they can be mistaken for twins.
Moreover, when we filmed motherboard iPhone 6 Plus and placed on a half-assembled iPhone 6, they also turned out to be almost identical.
Same layout, same moisture protection. Compared with the iPhone 5s, the difference is colossal, but not with each other.
So, the analysis is cancelled, nothing interesting?
Not really.
Firstly, you might be surprised by the size of the battery. Compared to the iPhone 5s, it's simply gigantic.
With the “six” the difference is not so great, but there is, there is.
Those who watched the video from yesterday’s post saw how difficult it was to remove the battery from the iPhone 6, it was glued too tightly. So in the 6 Plus it is simply glued tightly. I had to heat the device at the soldering station for a very long time, and even after that the battery was not removed without difficulty.
However, there is no point in grumbling about this. You rarely have to change the battery in an iPhone, but if it suddenly starts hanging around inside the case, it’s not good.
Secondly, the design of the lower train has changed. Yesterday we were glad how compact and well-built it had become, but in the iPhone 6 Plus it suddenly stretched out and became similar to its brother in the iPhone 5 s.
And for comparison - with the iPhone 6.
The connectors, as we see, are still the same, but the distance between them has increased significantly.
The main speaker has also increased in size. Yesterday, it became healthier compared to its predecessor in the iPhone 5s, but in the 6 Plus it’s even bigger. Yells so hard it will wake the dead. In combination with a powerful vibration motor, which migrated to the phablet from the regular-sized version, the result is a very reliable alarm clock.
The camera in the iPhone 6 Plus differs from the iPhone 6 in the presence of optical stabilization. I have not yet been able to determine the quality of her work. I took a few pictures - everything seemed to be the same as in the “six”. But this is precisely why I don’t like hastily made “first looks”, from which nothing is clear. I'll calmly and thoughtfully check everything in a week and then write back.
As for the dimensions... Well, he’s healthy, of course. After that, you pick up the iPhone 5s and it feels like it’s a toy and not a former flagship.
With the “six” the difference is not so serious, but still noticeable.
Typically, both fit perfectly into a jeans pocket, thanks to their rounded shape and thin body. Therefore, I still can’t decide which model I would like to wear all the time. One thing is clear: the roundness, combined with narrow bezels and the lack of any screen protection, makes purchasing a case or bumper a must. Well, unless, of course, you have hands as strong as steel, or money doesn’t burn your pocket (replacing the screen of an iPhone 6 Plus in the first months will cost about 15 thousand rubles). However, life without a case has become dangerous since the days of the iPhone 4, and this is hardly an accident.
To sum up our “showdown”, we can say that Apple has made beautiful and elegant devices, not only on the outside, but also on the inside. Despite their fragile exterior, they cannot be called sissies - the connectors are strengthened compared to the 5s, serious protection against moisture has appeared, and the unification of the design of the large and small iPhone makes life easier for assemblers and allows us to hope for quick satisfaction of demand.
If I missed something, I’m ready to answer questions in the comments. I also invite you to watch the video that we shot while disassembling the iPhone 6 Plus, there are many important comments there.
