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Logic Board Connectors

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Apple iPhone 8 Moderate No estimate Guide 111055
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Guide overview

Before you begin

This is a prerequisite only guide. It disconnects most of the connectors and removes most of the screws to take the motherboard out. The shots are taken such that you can’t see whether the Taptic Engine is out or not. Note that each iPhone's logic board and Touch ID fingerprint sensor are paired at the factory, so replacing the logic board will disable Touch ID unless you also install a replacement home button that has been properly paired to your new logic board. Opening the iPhone 8 will damage the waterproof seals on the display. If you do not replace the adhesive seals, your phone will function normally, but will no longer be water-resistant.

Step 1

Disconnect the logic board

  • Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the camera cable connector by prying it straight up from its socket.
Step 2

Repair step

  • Remove the two screws securing the rear-facing camera bracket:
  • One 3.0 mm standoff screw
  • One 3.1 mm Phillips 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.
Step 3

Repair step

  • Remove the rear-facing camera bracket.
Step 4

Repair step

  • Use the point of a spudger to disconnect the flash connector from its socket by prying it straight up.
Step 5

Repair step

  • Remove the two screws securing the upper cable bracket:
  • One 2.9 mm Phillips screw
  • One 1.3 mm Phillips screw
Step 6

Repair step

  • Remove the upper cable bracket.
Step 7

Repair step

  • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the upper cable connector up from its socket.
Step 8

Remove the top left antenna component

  • Remove the three Phillips 1.3 mm screws securing the top left antenna component.
Step 9

Repair step

  • Remove the 1.4 mm Phillips screw securing the antenna component to the top of edge of the case.
Step 10

Repair step

  • Remove the antenna component.
Step 11

Remove the top left grounding clip

  • Remove the two Phillips screws securing the grounding clip at the top left edge of the logic board:
  • One 1.5 mm Phillips screw
  • One 2.6 mm Phillips screw
Step 12

Repair step

  • Remove the grounding clip.
Step 13

Unscrew the logic board

  • Remove the three screws securing the motherboard:
  • One 1.8 mm Phillips screw
  • One 2.5 mm standoff screw
  • One 2.2 mm standoff screw
Step 14

Repair step

  • Use tweezers to gently bend the logic board grounding bracket out of the way.
Step 15

Repair step

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