iPhone SE (3rd generation) Repair Manual © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Contents Contents 3 Introduction Basics 6 7 8 9 Internal View Orderable Parts Screws Tools Safety 12 15 Battery Safety Broken Glass Procedures 17 18 19 41 47 60 71 First Steps SIM Tray Display Camera Taptic Engine Battery Speaker © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Introduction Introduction This manual includes technical instructions for replacing genuine Apple parts in iPhone and is intended for individual technicians with the knowledge, experience, and tools required to repair electronic devices. Important • • • • Read the entire manual first. If you’re not comfortable performing the repairs as instructed in this manual, don’t proceed. Always use the latest version of this document available at support.apple.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Introduction Tools and parts Hardware tools Apple tools are designed to apply the appropriate heat, force, and torque during repairs, and to withstand high-volume professional use. • • The display press applies the appropriate amount of pressure to secure new adhesive during display installation. The display press is used with a repair tray designed for the device’s specific dimensions.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Introduction System Configuration requires a strong Wi-Fi network capable of 1.0 Mbps download and upload speeds, with less than 400 ms latency and less than 2% packet loss. Estimated data usage to run System Configuration is 6–22 MB. The device must be running the latest version of iOS and not a beta version. Learn how to initiate the System Configuration process at support.apple.com/self-service-repair.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Internal View Internal View 1. Top battery adhesive tabs 11. Battery connector 3. Bottom battery adhesive tabs 13. Display/Multi-Touch connector 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Battery Taptic Engine Bottom microphones Lightning connector Camera FaceTime HD camera/receiver/ambient light sensor connector Logic board 10. SIM reader © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. 12. Home button/Touch ID sensor connector 14. Speaker 15. Receiver 16.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Orderable Parts Orderable Parts Name Numbers Screws Battery 661-25890 — Battery/display connector cowling 923-01988 923-01989 (2) upper left, lower left 923-01990 (2) middle, lower right Camera 661-25683 — Camera connector cowling 923-04091 923-01986 (3) Camera cowling 923-07178 923-01987 (1) upper left (super screw) 923-02006 (1) lower right Display 661–26353 LL661–26353 (U.S.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Screws Screws • • Warning Never reinstall a screw after it has been removed. Install only new screws. iPhone screw grooves are covered in adhesive that can’t be reused. Use only the torque driver indicated to install new screws during reassembly. Both overtightened screws and loose screws can damage parts. Note: You can use any torque driver to remove screws.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Tools Tools Tools with part numbers are available for purchase from the Self Service Repair Store. Tools without part numbers can be purchased from electronics supply retailers. 923-02231 4.7-inch back protective cover 923-01094 4.7-inch display protective cover 923-02836 4.7-inch repair tray 923-01924 4.7-inch support frame 923-01915 Adhesive cutter 923-01916 Adhesive cutter replacement wheel 923-02657 Battery press Cut-resistant gloves © 2022 Apple Inc.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Tools ESD mat ESD-safe cleaning solution ESD-safe tweezers ESD wrist strap with clip or plug Ethanol wipes1 Heat-resistant gloves 923-01290 Micro stix® bit Nitrile or lint-free gloves IPA wipes 922-5065 Nylon probe (black stick) © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) 1 2 3 4 5 Tools Sand container3 923-02066 Super screw bit 923-0248 Torque driver (black, 0.35 kgf cm) kit4 923-0448 Torque driver (blue, 0.65 kgf cm) 923-00105 Torque driver (green, 0.45 kgf cm) UDO923 Universal display removal fixture5 Ethanol wipes must contain at least 90% ethanol and no additives except isopropyl alcohol.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Battery Safety Battery Safety • • • • Warning This device contains a built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery with soft battery cells. Battery safety is the number one concern when repairing a device with a built-in lithium-ion battery. Only technicians with the knowledge, experience, and tools required to repair electronic devices should replace a battery.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Battery Safety Warning How to handle a battery thermal event A battery thermal event is a rapid chemical chain reaction that occurs inside a battery cell. The energy stored in the battery is released suddenly, which can cause outgassing and fire. A battery thermal event can be triggered by physical damage to the battery, improper replacement or repair, or temperatures outside the battery’s operating range.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Battery Safety How to handle batteries Warning Fully discharge the battery before you begin a repair. A discharged battery is less susceptible to a battery thermal event. If you can’t determine the battery level, don’t repair the device. Perform the following steps to discharge the battery: • Disconnect all external cables. • Turn on the flashlight from the Lock Screen, in Control Center, or by asking Siri.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Broken Glass Broken Glass Warning iPhone displays and some back covers are made of glass. The glass could break if the iPhone is dropped on a hard surface, receives a substantial impact, or is crushed, bent, or deformed. Don’t attempt to remove chipped or cracked glass shards.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Broken Glass If the iPhone has any of the following conditions, stop the repair: • There’s no glass or insufficient glass for the protective cover to adhere to. • The iPhone doesn’t fit in the support frame. • The protective cover doesn’t adhere to the iPhone. You can find a service option at support.apple.com/repair. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) First Steps First Steps Always perform the following steps before starting a repair: • Back up the iPhone. • Turn off the iPhone. • • • • • Discharge the battery fully. Disconnect all cables. Remove all cases and covers. Clear and clean your workspace. Put on an ESD wrist strap and attach it to a properly grounded ESD mat. Caution ESD (electrostatic discharge, or the release of static electricity) can damage electronic components.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) SIM Tray SIM Tray Tools • SIM-eject tool or paper clip Removal 1. Find your model to locate the SIM tray. 2. Insert a paper clip or SIM-eject tool into the hole next to the SIM tray. 3. Push the paper clip or SIM-eject tool toward the enclosure to eject the SIM tray. 4. Remove the SIM tray. Reassembly 1. Press the SIM tray back into the side of the enclosure. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Display | Before You Begin Display Before You Begin • • Warning Read Battery Safety and follow workspace and battery handling guidelines before you begin. Read Broken Glass before you begin. Tools • 4.7-inch repair tray • Display press • • • • • • • • • • • Adhesive cutter ESD-safe tweezers Ethanol wipes or isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipes JCIS bit Nylon probe (black stick) Torque driver (black, 0.35 kgf cm) Torque driver (blue, 0.65 kgf cm) Torque driver (green, 0.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Display | Removal Removal 1. Use a torque driver and the Torx security bit to remove the two security screws, one from each side of the Lightning connector. Set aside the screws. 2. Fully insert the levers of the universal display removal fixture into the universal display removal adapter. Then tighten the thumb screws on the adapter. 3. Insert the iPhone into the fixture with the display faceup and the Lightning connector toward the adapter. 4.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Display | Removal 5. Press and hold the release button on the adapter (1) to pull down the lever (2). Then flip both handles to secure the suction cups to the iPhone (3). 6. Press and hold the release button on the adapter and slowly separate the levers until you feel resistance. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Display | Removal 7. Slowly turn the knob on the adapter until the display begins to separate from the enclosure. 8. Insert the wheel of the adhesive cutter between the display and the enclosure. Run the cutter around the bottom and both sides of the iPhone until the display partially releases from the enclosure. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Display | Removal 9. Press and hold the release button on the adapter to pull up the lever (1). Then flip the handles to release the two black suction cups (2). Pull the tabs on the clear suction cups to release the iPhone (3). 10. Remove the iPhone from the fixture and set it on a clean, flat surface. 11. Gently slide the display toward the bottom of the iPhone to release the internal display clips. Then tilt up the bottom of the display. Caution Don’t pry the display.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Display | Removal 12. Insert the wheel of the adhesive cutter into the top of the iPhone between the display and the enclosure. Run the cutter around the top and sides of the iPhone until the display is free. Caution To avoid damaging the flex cables, don’t tilt up the display more than 5 degrees. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Display | Removal 13. Tilt up the display as shown. • • Caution To avoid damaging the enclosure or display, ensure that the internal display clips are released before you tilt up the display. Don’t damage the flex cables as you tilt up the display. Warning If the battery is dented, punctured, or otherwise damaged, stop the repair. You can find a service option at support.apple.com/repair. 14. Insert the suction cup into the repair tray.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Display | Removal 15. Use a torque driver and the JCIS bit to remove the four crosshead screws from the battery/display connector cowling. Set aside the screws. 16. Remove the battery/display connector cowling and save it for reassembly. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Display | Removal 17. Use the black stick to lift the end of the battery flex cable off the connector. Caution You must disconnect the battery flex cable first to ensure that the iPhone remains turned off. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Display | Removal 18. Use the black stick to gently lift the ends of the display flex cable (1) and Home button flex cable (2) off the connectors. Note: The Home button flex cable lies under the display flex cable. 19. Use a torque driver and the JCIS bit to remove the three crosshead screws from the camera connector cowling. Set aside the screws. 20. Remove the camera connector cowling and save it for reassembly. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Display | Removal 21. Use the black stick to lift the end of the FaceTime HD camera flex cable off the connector. 22. Hold the display by the edges. Pull the tab on the suction cup to release it from the display. Set the display facedown on a clean, flat surface. 23. Use the black stick to remove all adhesive from the display and the enclosure. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Display | Removal 24. Use ethanol wipes or IPA wipes to clean all adhesive residue from the enclosure and display. Caution Squeeze any excess liquid from the ethanol or IPA wipe before cleaning the display. Ensure that liquid from the wipe doesn’t puddle in the corners of the display or seep under the backplate. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Display | Reassembly Reassembly 1. Inspect the internal display clips. Ensure that they’re at a 90-degree angle and aren’t bent or damaged. Important • • If the clips are bent or damaged, you may need to replace the display. If you’re installing a replacement display, peel the protective liner from the top and underside of it. Warning Inspect the enclosure for loose or extra screws and small parts, which can damage the battery and cause safety issues. 2.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Display | Reassembly 3. The replacement display adhesive has a top release liner, a middle release liner, and a bottom release liner. Grasp the tab on the bottom release liner. Then slowly pull the bottom release liner (1) out from under the adhesive (2) while pressing the adhesive onto the enclosure. Important Don’t remove the top release liner yet.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Display | Reassembly 4. Use the black stick to press the display adhesive onto the perimeter of the enclosure. 5. Remove the center section of the top release liner first (1). Then remove the three sections running along the top (2), right (3), and bottom (4). Important Don’t remove the middle release liner yet. Top release liner © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Display | Reassembly 6. Place the enclosure into the repair tray with the Lightning connector facing the cutout. 7. Align the right edge of the display with the right edge of the enclosure. Hold the display by the edges and gently press it to the suction cup. 8. Gently press the end of the FaceTime HD camera flex cable to the connector. Press evenly along the length of the connector. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Display | Reassembly 9. Position the camera connector cowling over the ends of the flex cables. 10. Use the black torque driver and JCIS bit to install three new crosshead screws into the camera connector cowling. 11. Gently press the ends of the Home button flex cable (1) and display flex cable (2) to the connectors. Press evenly along the length of each connector. Note: The display flex cable covers the Home button flex cable. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Display | Reassembly 12. Press the end of the battery flex cable to the connector. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Display | Reassembly 13. Position the battery/display connector cowling over the ends of the flex cables. 14. Use the green torque driver and JCIS bit to install four new crosshead screws into the battery/display connector cowling. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Display | Reassembly 15. Peel the left strip of the middle release liner counterclockwise starting near the camera at the top of the enclosure. Middle release liner 16. Hold the display by the edges. Pull the tab on the suction cup to release it from the display. Remove the suction cup from the repair tray. Warning Inspect the enclosure for loose or extra screws and small parts, which can damage the battery and cause safety issues. 17.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Display | Reassembly 18. Inspect the display adhesive to ensure that it’s in the correct position and not damaged or wrinkled. If the adhesive is damaged, remove it and apply replacement adhesive. 19. Press the four corners of the display as shown. Then press along the edges until you hear a click and the display is flush with the enclosure. Caution Ensure that the flex cables aren’t trapped between the display and the enclosure. 20.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Display | Reassembly 21. Wait until the timer on the display press beeps. Then hold down the lever (1), pull out the release knob (2), and lift up the lever (3). 22. Remove the iPhone from the display press and the repair tray. 23. Use the blue torque driver and Torx security bit to install two new security screws, one on each side of the Lightning connector. Important • • System Configuration is required if you’ve installed a replacement display or battery.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Camera | Before You Begin Camera Before You Begin Warning Read Battery Safety and follow workspace and battery handling guidelines before you begin. Remove the following part before you begin: • Display Tools • ESD-safe tweezers • Nitrile or lint-free gloves • • • • JCIS bit Nylon probe (black stick) Super screw bit Torque driver (green, 0.45 kgf cm) © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Camera | Removal Removal 1. Use a torque driver and the JCIS bit to remove the crosshead screw from the camera cowling. Set aside the screw. 2. Use a torque driver and the super screw bit to remove the super screw from the camera cowling. Set aside the super screw. 3. Remove the camera cowling and save it for reassembly. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Camera | Removal 4. Use the flat end of the black stick to lift the end of the camera flex cable off the connector. 5. Remove the camera from the enclosure. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Camera | Reassembly Reassembly 1. Put on the gloves to prevent contamination of the camera lens. Then hold the replacement camera with the lens facedown and remove the protective cover from the camera lens. 2. Rest the camera in the enclosure. Don’t press the camera into the enclosure yet. 3. Press the end of the camera flex cable to the connector (1). Gently press the camera into the enclosure (2). © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Camera | Reassembly 4. Position the camera cowling on the camera. 5. Use the green torque driver and super screw bit to partially install one new super screw into the camera cowling. Don’t fully tighten the super screw yet. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Camera | Reassembly 6. Use the green torque driver and JCIS bit to partially install one new crosshead screw into the camera cowling. 7. Fully torque the two screws into the camera cowling. Reinstall the following part to complete reassembly: • Display © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Taptic Engine | Before You Begin Taptic Engine Before You Begin Warning Read Battery Safety and follow workspace and battery handling guidelines before you begin. Remove the following part before you begin: • Display Tools • ESD-safe tweezers • Micro stix bit • • • • • JCIS bit Nylon probe (black stick) Super screw bit Torque driver (black, 0.35 kgf cm) Torque driver (green, 0.45 kgf cm) © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Taptic Engine | Removal Removal 1. Use a torque driver and the Micro stix bit to remove the trilobe screw from the Taptic Engine connector cowling. Set aside the screw. 2. Use a torque driver and the JCIS bit to remove the two crosshead screws from the Taptic Engine connector cowling. Set aside the screws. 3. Remove the Taptic Engine connector cowling and save it for reassembly. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Taptic Engine | Removal 4. Use a torque driver and the JCIS bit to remove the crosshead screw from the Taptic Engine. Set aside the screw. 5. Use ESD-safe tweezers to remove the grounding clip. Save the grounding clip for reassembly. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Taptic Engine | Removal 6. Use the black stick to lift the upper end of the Wi-Fi antenna off the upper connector. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Taptic Engine | Removal 7. The lower end of the Wi-Fi antenna (1) is attached to the lower antenna flex cable. Use the black stick to press and hold the lower antenna flex cable (2). At the same time, use ESD-safe tweezers to lift the end of the Wi-Fi antenna off the connector and move the antenna gently to the right (3). Caution To avoid damaging the Wi-Fi antenna, don’t bend it beyond 90 degrees. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Taptic Engine | Removal 8. Gently hold the Wi-Fi antenna as shown to access the super screw underneath. Use a torque driver and the super screw bit to remove the super screw from the Taptic Engine. Set aside the super screw 9. The Taptic Engine flex cable lies under the lower antenna flex cable. Use the black stick to gently lift the end of the lower antenna flex cable off the top of the Taptic Engine flex cable.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Taptic Engine | Removal 10. Use the black stick to gently lift the end of the Taptic Engine flex cable off the Taptic Engine/dock connector. Caution Only the lower end of the Taptic Engine/dock connector is attached to the enclosure. To avoid damaging or detaching the connector, don’t move it excessively. 11. Tilt up the right side of the Taptic Engine (1) and slide it to the right to remove it from the enclosure (2). © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Taptic Engine | Reassembly Reassembly 1. Slide the left side of the Taptic Engine into the enclosure (1) and lower the Taptic Engine into position (2). 2. Use ESD-safe tweezers to grasp the grounding clip as shown and reinstall it into the enclosure. If the grounding clip is broken or bent, replace it with a new one. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Taptic Engine | Reassembly 3. Use the green torque driver and JCIS bit to install one new crosshead screw into the Taptic Engine. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Taptic Engine | Reassembly 4. Use the green torque driver and super screw bit to install one new super screw into the Taptic Engine. Important Ensure that the super screw is beneath the Wi-Fi antenna. 5. Inspect the Taptic Engine/ dock connector to ensure that it’s attached to the coaxial connector on the enclosure. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Taptic Engine | Reassembly 6. Press the end of the Taptic Engine flex cable to the Taptic Engine/dock connector. 7. Adhere the end of the lower antenna flex cable to the top of the Taptic Engine flex cable. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Taptic Engine | Reassembly 8. Press the lower end of the Wi-Fi antenna to the top of the lower antenna flex cable. 9. Press the upper end of the Wi-Fi antenna to the upper connector. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Taptic Engine | Reassembly 10. Position the Taptic Engine connector cowling in the enclosure. 11. Use the green torque driver and JCIS bit to install two new crosshead screws into the Taptic Engine connector cowling. 12. Use the black torque driver and Micro stix bit to install one new trilobe screw into the Taptic Engine connector cowling. Reinstall the following part to complete reassembly: • Display © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Battery | Before You Begin Battery Before You Begin • • Warning A battery should be replaced only by individual technicians with the knowledge and experience to repair electronic devices. Improper battery replacement, improper handling of parts, or failure to follow the provided instructions could result in fire, injury, data loss, or damage to the device, parts, or other property. Read Battery Safety and follow workspace and battery handling guidelines before you begin.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Battery | Removal Removal 1. Place the enclosure in the repair tray with the Lightning connector facing the cutout. Use ESD-safe tweezers to gently peel the two adhesive tabs from the bottom of the battery. 2. Hold down the iPhone with one hand. With the other hand, grasp one adhesive tab and slowly pull it toward the bottom of the iPhone. As the adhesive strip stretches, grasp it closer to the battery and continue pulling until you’ve removed the entire strip.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Battery | Removal 3. Repeat step 2 to remove the other adhesive strip from the bottom of the battery. If you remove the entire strip, continue to step 4. Important If the second bottom battery adhesive tab or strip breaks off and you can still see it, attempt to retrieve it with your fingers and repeat step 2. If you can’t see the tab or strip, continue to step 4. 4. Use ESD-safe tweezers to gently peel the two adhesive tabs from the top of the battery.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Battery | Removal 5. Hold down the iPhone with one hand. Use ESD-safe tweezers to grasp one adhesive tab and slowly pull it upward. Twist the tweezers to wrap the adhesive strip around them until you’ve removed the entire strip. Caution Don’t pull the adhesive strip against parts or screws. Important If the battery adhesive tab or strip breaks off and you can still see it, attempt to retrieve it with the tweezers and repeat step 5.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Battery | Removal 7. If all four battery adhesive strips were fully removed, continue to step 9. If at least one strip was fully removed, continue to step 8. Warning If all four strips were broken and can’t be retrieved, don’t forcibly pry the battery. Stop the repair. You can find a service option at support.apple.com/repair. Caution When using the black stick to remove the battery from the enclosure, don’t damage the flex cables.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Battery | Removal 9. Use the black stick to tilt the battery up just enough to grasp it underneath. Caution To avoid damage, don’t press the black stick on the edge of the enclosure. 10. Remove the battery from the enclosure. Then inspect the enclosure for damage. If the enclosure is damaged, replace the iPhone. Warning If you can’t remove the battery, stop the repair. You can find a service option at support.apple.com/repair. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Battery | Reassembly Reassembly 1. Use ethanol wipes or IPA wipes on the area shown in green to remove any remaining adhesive residue from the enclosure. Caution Don’t use ethanol wipes or IPA wipes on the area outlined in red. Ethanol or isopropyl alcohol may damage the polyester film and wireless charging unit. Warning Inspect the enclosure for loose or extra screws and small parts, which can damage the battery and cause safety issues. © 2022 Apple Inc.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Battery | Reassembly 2. Peel the pink release liner from the underside of the replacement battery. 3. Rest the right edge of the battery in the enclosure. Press the end of the battery flex cable to the connector. Caution Temporarily connecting the battery flex cable prevents cable damage and ensures correct battery position. 4. Tilt down the left side of the battery. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Battery | Reassembly 5. The repair tray has a slot in the center. Position the repair tray and enclosure into the battery press with the slot over the pin as shown. 6. Flip down the red lever to lower the roller onto the battery. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Battery | Reassembly 7. Slide the repair tray back and forth through the battery press three times to adhere the battery to the enclosure. 8. Flip up the red lever. 9. Remove the repair tray from the battery press. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Battery | Reassembly 10. Use the black stick to lift the end of the battery flex cable off the connector. Caution Leave the battery flex cable off the connector until display reassembly. Reinstall the following parts to complete reassembly: • • Taptic Engine Display Warning Gently shake the iPhone. If the battery sounds loose, remove the display, repeat battery reassembly steps 5 through 10, and reinstall the display.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Speaker | Before You Begin Speaker Before You Begin Warning Read Battery Safety and follow workspace and battery handling guidelines before you begin. Remove the following parts before you begin: • • Display Taptic Engine Tools • ESD-safe tweezers • Micro stix bit • • • • JCIS bit Nylon probe (black stick) Super screw bit Torque driver (green, 0.45 kgf cm) © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Speaker | Removal Removal 1. Use a torque driver and the JCIS bit to remove two crosshead screws from the speaker. Set aside the screws. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Speaker | Removal 2. Use a torque driver and the super screw bit to remove the super screw from the speaker. Set aside the screw. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Speaker | Removal 3. Gently insert the black stick under the lower right corner of the logic board (1). Lift the logic board just enough to slide the speaker under it and release the speaker from the speaker port (2). Lift the speaker out of the enclosure. Caution Don’t bend the logic board or lift it more than necessary to make room for the top of the speaker. Caution At the top left corner of the speaker is a tab that slides between the logic board and the enclosure.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Speaker | Reassembly Reassembly 1. Follow Taptic Engine reassembly steps 1 through 4 to partially reinstall the Taptic Engine. 2. Gently move the Taptic Engine/dock connector back and forth to ensure that it’s attached to the coaxial connector on the enclosure. 3. Ensure that the Taptic Engine/dock connector is parallel to the right side of the enclosure. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) • • Speaker | Reassembly Caution When you reinstall the speaker, ensure that the tab on the speaker goes under the logic board and above the screw hole. Reinstall the speaker gently to avoid breaking the tab or bending the logic board. 4. Insert the black stick under the lower right corner of the logic board. Tilt the top of the speaker down and slide it slightly under the logic board (1). Lay the bottom of the speaker in the enclosure.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Speaker | Reassembly 5. Use the green torque driver and super screw bit to install one new super screw into the speaker. 6. Use the green torque driver and JCIS bit to install two new crosshead screws into the speaker. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Speaker | Reassembly 7. Inspect the Taptic Engine/ dock connector to ensure that it’s attached to the coaxial connector on the enclosure. 8. Press the end of the Taptic Engine flex cable to the Taptic Engine/dock connector. 9. Adhere the end of the lower antenna flex cable to the top of the Taptic Engine flex cable. © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Speaker | Reassembly 10. Press the lower end of the Wi-Fi antenna to the top of the lower antenna flex cable (1). Press the upper end of the Wi-Fi antenna to the upper connector (2). 11. Follow Taptic Engine reassembly steps 10 through 12 to reinstall the Taptic Engine connector cowling. Reinstall the following part to complete reassembly: • Display Micro stix® is a registered trademark of OSG CORPORATION.
