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Today we will show you how to replace the Charging Port flex on the iPhone 12 Mini mobile
phone.
Before Starting, we need to have the right tools to proceed with the repair, which You
can find in the description.
First, Turn off the phone, then remove the sim tray, and undo two bottom screws by using
Pentalobe Screwdriver,
To take out the screen, first, apply little heat to soften the glue on the screen.
For this, we are using a heating pad.
Alternatively can use a heat gun or hairdryer and then, to lift the screen, need a good
suction cup or something similar.
Here we are using a double-sided suction cup to lift the front assembly.
If not, you can use a regular suction cup to raise the screen and a plastic card pry
tool or triangle picker for separation and loosen up rubber gaskets on
the frame.
Lift the screen, keep the direction like opening a book and then remove the screw to take out
the Shield and Then Undo the Battery Plug.
Next, on top, Undo five screws and take out the shield and then disconnect the screen
and the earpiece assembly plug.
Now the screen unit can leave from the body.
Next, on the top right, undo two screws and take out the camera bracket.
Next, take out the camera by disconnecting two connector plugs.
Next, take out the front camera module by disconnecting three plugs.
Next, loosen four screws on the logic board and also take out the bracket on the top right.
Next, On the bottom right, undo four screws and take out the speaker buzzer.
Next, take out the taptic engine bracket by undoing two screws.
Next, take out the taptic engine by undoing two screws and the connector plug.
Next, Disconnect six connector plugs on the logic board.
Make sure to peel and move the cable away from the board when disconnecting the third
plug.
Next, Gently lift the board using a pry tool.
Next, Undo eleven screws and loosen the microphone from the grill to remove the not working charging
port.
And also make to take out the bracket when removing the third screw.
Next, gently peel the charging port flex cable using a pry tool.
Be gentle in this process, especially when taking out the microphones.
Take out the broken charging port flex and then place the new charging port flex on the
body.
Secure the placements and verify the microphones and corners are locked in.
Next, Secure eleven screws on the charging port with the bracket.
Next, Place the
logic board in the body.
Verify the placement and secure four screws and six connectors in the board.
Next, place the taptic engine by securing the plug and adding four screws with the shield.
Next, place the loudspeaker buzzer by adding four screws.
Next, on the logic board, place the bracket by adding two screws.
Next, place the front camera by securing three connectors plugs.
Next, place the rear camera by securing two plugs.
Next, place
the camera bracket by adding two screws.
Next, it is good to place the frame adhesive into the phone.
Next, place the front screen on the body.
First, connect the earpiece assembly, LCD connector, and battery plugs to the board.
And also, make sure to place both shields by adding screws.
Before closing, it is good to test the screen, and the part replaced.
Next, to clamp up the phone, Click in the top section first, then simultaneously click
sides and the bottom.
Just make sure to put the pressure on the frame sides.
Next, insert the sim tray and two screws in the bottom.
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