iPhone 6 Plus: iFixit full review (7 out of 10 on the repair scale)

Just a few days ago, the new iPhone was introduced by Apple Corporation, and the iFixit team had already dismantled the older model, the iPhone 6 Plus, on cogs, literally.

Looking ahead, it is worth saying that the iPhone 6 Plus on the scale of maintainability received 7, which is a significant progress compared to the iPhone 5S. Well, in the continuation - more than a dozen of photos and a description of each stage of disassembly.

Step 1 . IPhone 6 Plus Specs
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• Processor: 64-bit A8 processor;
• RAM: 1 GB
• Memory: 16.64 and 128 GB;
• Display: 5.5 inches, 1920x1080 pixels (401 ppi) Retina HD;
• Camera: iSight at 8MP;
• Sensors and sensors: fingerprints, barometer, gyroscope, accelerometer, light sensor;
• Size: 158.1 mm in length, 77.8 mm in width and 7.1 mm thickness of the device.

The camera is a little out of the body.

There are plastic inserts on the case itself so that the device’s antenna can receive a signal.

Step 2 . Display compartment, opening the case


Twisting pentalobe-screws


Separating the display with the cunning iSclack tool


Body internals


Loops from the screen are securely fastened with metal holders

Step 3 . Housing disassembled



Step 4 . Remove the Home button module





Step 5 . Remove the front camera

The camera is part of the module, with the inclusion of an external speaker.





Step 6. Separating the metal plate



Apple has changed the way the Home button is connected to the motherboard. This, according to the disassembly team, increases the maintainability of the device.

Step 7 . Removing the battery













The older model has a higher capacity battery than the iPhone 6: 11.1 Wh, 2915 mAh. As a result, the battery life of the iPhone PLus is longer than that of the iPhone 6.

Step 8 . Vibromotor module







Step 9 . Remove the rear camera (DNL432 70566F MKLAB)















Step 10 . Separate the motherboard from the case, plus the antenna mount from the board







Step 11 . Motherboard

















Step 12 . Remove the speaker







Step 13 . Charger, headphone and antenna module







Step 14 . Antenna again







Step 15 . Several loops: for the power button and the volume button





Step 16 . Rubber pads to protect against moisture





Step 17 . End disassembly



According to the iFixit team, Apple’s new smartphone is fairly easy to repair, plus, it’s better protected from external influences. Ideally, the display is separated in the first place, because problems with the display are the most common.