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iPhone 5c Logic Board Replacement

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    • Use a spudger to disconnect the Lightning connector ribbon cable from its socket on the logic board.

    • The Lightning connector cable is lightly adhered to a shield on the logic board. Use the flat end of a spudger to gently peel the cable up.

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    • Flip the Lightning connector cable up out of the way of the logic board.

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    • Disconnect the lower antenna connector from the base of the logic board.

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the audio control cable connector from its socket on the logic board.

    • Disconnect the rear-facing camera cable connector from its socket on the logic board.

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    Tweezers
    $4.99
    • A small piece of tape may obscure the logic board grounding clip. If so, use a pair of tweezers to remove the tape.

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    • Remove the following screws securing the logic board grounding clip to the rear case:

    • 1.2 mm Phillips #000 in the top side-wall

    • 2.5 mm Phillips #000

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    • Use tweezers to remove the logic board grounding clip.

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    Standoff Screwdriver for iPhones
    $5.49
    • Remove the following screws securing the logic board to the rear case:

    • Two 2.3 mm Phillips screws

    • Three 2.7 mm standoff screws

    • Standoff screws are best removed with a standoff screwdriver or standoff driver bit. A small flathead screwdriver can also do the job—but use extra caution to ensure it doesn't slip and damage surrounding components.

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    • Holding the phone level, lift the bottom end of the logic board up enough to grasp it with your fingers.

    • Pull the logic board away from the rear-facing camera just enough to expose the gold contact cap under the top end of the board.

    • Remove the gold-colored contact cap from the threaded post in the rear case, and set it aside.

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    • Flip the logic board up toward the volume control buttons to expose the antenna connector.

    • Do not try to remove the logic board from the rear case yet, as it is still connected by an antenna cable on the back.

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    • Disconnect the antenna connector from the back of the logic board.

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    • Remove the logic board from the rear case.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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