Apple is making it more difficult to take apart an iphone 4. Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously. How to remove battery from iphone 4 use of technology. Unlike many phones, the iphone is a sealed unit that you cannot open it easily and then replace the battery. But with a dremel, a flathead screwdriver, and 2 simple steps, you can easily break into a pentalobe screw. With the battery disconnected, you can lift it away from the verizon iphone 4 s metal frame. Luckily, replacing the battery on the iphone 4 requires minimal disassembly. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv. How to replace the iphone 4s battery in 2 minutes directfix.
If anybody thinks iphone 4 screen repair is a pain because you have to remove 3 4 of the phone to get to the screen try doing a chassis replacement for an iphone 5. For less than a dollar pentalobe screwdriver, pentalobe, star screwdriver. Almost all newer devices will have security screws. In this article, we mainly talk about how to make iphone 4 56 battery replacement. The upper orange screw went off, but i killed the lower red one. Please avoid using a knife or any other pointed item to open the screws of your iphone. If the battery life in your iphone 4s is getting worse and worse, or it just. If you believe you have a stripped screw on your iphone4, 4s, and 5s, you may want to take another look as they are held together with pentalobe screws. Use extreme care when removing a stripped screw from an iphone or laptop. Sanka for iphone 4s screen lcd replacement, retina display digitizer touch screen replacement repair kit with tools for iphone 4s white pentalobe 5point star screws for iphone 4 4s, bottom dock connector screws 2pcs.
Disabling bluetooth on your iphone increases the battery drain on your apple watch. Wiens said that with the old screws the iphone 4 battery was easy to change although that was not known to many customers. How to replace a broken iphone 4 cdma screen imore. Apple chose to use these type of odd screws as they are considered tamper resistant.
Screws on electronics are very small and without the correct repair tools, screws can easily get stripped. First remove the bottom 2 dock connector screens in your iphone 4. How to open an iphone pentalobe screws with a steak knife. Now the whole process of iphone 4 4s battery replacement is finished. A stripped screw on an electronic device should only be drilled out as a last resort. This 5point pentalobe screw is actually slightly smaller than a torx t1. Apr 04, 2012 if youve accidentally cracked the screen on your verizon or sprint iphone 4, or its just stopped responding, and you dont want to pony up the money for a new cdma iphone just yet, you can diy repair it. You dont need to use the pry tool or a blade to open the back cover of your iphone. If your iphone 4s has been dropped in water or been in a hot environment and no longer holding charge or if for any reason your iphone. Now after removing the screws and removing the back, i tried to remove the screw to the bottom left of the battery.
Mar 02, 2012 i recently bought an iphone 4 gsm model from craigslist, and due to the fact that the screens were scratched i decided to buy a new front and back. Next, take out the two screws next to the charging port, and slide the back panel up and off. After a couple minutes of unsuccessful screwing, ive realized that the guy had tried opening it before and now he stripped the. Apr 22, 2011 excellent advice from 98bluewave, my iphone is also dying after ios5 update, and when i pressed the sleepwake button and home button together for a fw seconds, it did help, i got apple logo and eventually it woke up, but beware iphone 4 users, battery usage has skyrocketed since ios5 update. Be careful to make a note of the grounding clip under the screw or screws that attach the battery to the. No backlight after screen replacement middle screw long screw damage. Does not include the bottom 2 screws that secure the rear panel to the phone. Oct 26, 2016 first, go on amazon and get an iphone pentalobe screw driver. Apple screws with the iphone 4, hinders diy repairs. Buy cell lithium ion replacement battery for iphone 4.
With the help of screw driver remove two screws from bottom of your iphone 4s as show below. The shape looks a little rough because this tiny screw is giving apples manufacturing process a run for its money. You can easily remove the battery of your iphone using the following simple steps. Ive heard that there is a certain screw driver to fix it. How to replace pentalobe screws on an iphone 4 with a. So when i opened it up i found the screw that holds the battery down was not there. I am fixing an iphone 4 for a friend and when i go to unscrew the battery it is stripped and ive searched for ways on how to fix it. To remove the back simply slide the back upwards and lift it off gently. Typically, screws are lost during a repair when you take your phone apart, as they are tiny and very easy to misplace. Know that it is only for the 4 not the 4s they have different connectors. Copper at the bottom of a screw bracket is badit means that the wrong screw was tightened in the bracket until it pierced the solder mask and continued to churn into the board.
Apr 21, 2020 a diy guide to iphone 4 battery replacement. Apple wants to be in the business of selling you the new battery. Apple has turned to using hardtofind, tamperresistant screws in some iphone 4 handsets, says ifixit, the repair site know for its teardowns of popular devices. All you need to remove a battery from iphone 4 is a screw driver 5point pent lobe of the following dimensions 3. All information on our warranty conditions can be found here. It was totally stripped in the process and after trying everything i could find glue, rubber band, nail clipper i had to use an electric drill to finally remove it. The company has begun replacing the common phillips and torx screws on iphone 4s with its own proprietary screw design, according to a. It is a bit of a nightmare to replace the iphone 4 and iphone 4s displays, but replacing the battery in the iphone 4 and iphone 4s is much simpler than earlier models. If you have the same demand, you can follow the guide to replace your iphone battery. This iphone 4s battery repair will guide you through the steps needed. Get the best deals on cell phone screws for iphone 4 when you shop the largest online selection at. Before you begin, discharge your iphone battery below 25%. This is an original oem iphone 4s battery replacement.
The iphone 4 has one of the smallest screw heads weve seen, probably for cosmetic reasons. Dec 06, 2011 we may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Use the wallet app to apply for, manage, and use apple card. Finally, screw in two screws at the bottom of iphone. How to remove a stripped screw on an iphone and other small. It took removing 4 screws and i was able to remove the battery. The ts designation is ambiguous as it is also used for the torqset screw drive.
Repair kit with magnetic phillips, flat and pentalobe screwdriver. A small bit of adhesive holds the battery to the frame, but you should be able to pull the battery away. Pay with your iphone using touch id in stores, within apps, and on the web. How to replace the battery of iphone se6s plus6s6 plus6. New replacement battery spring and screw for apple iphone 4. Push the rear panel toward the top edge of the iphone. How to replace iphone 6s6plus66 plus5s5 battery from apple. Pinch the rear panel with your fingers and lift it away from the iphone. Based on handson experience and the video below, the procedure effectively is. Remove two screws that are located near the dock connector. Replacement batteries free delivery possible on eligible purchases. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Apple batteries for iphone 4 range in capacity from about mah to 4500 mah. If you feel pretty confident that, with a little ninja daring, we can walk you through how to do an iphone 4 screen replacement all on your own.
Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Of all the faults, the damaged battery is actually the one thats most dangerous. Phone doctors tech tips how to remove a stripped screw with a. Open settings on apple watch, select general, select wake screen, and turn wake screen on wrist raise off. These 4 iphone 5s repair screen kits can be used to repair or replace faulty screens, display problems. Change out was a lot easier than an ipod touch 4th gen. Apr 16, 2018 to replace your iphone 4s battery follow the steps below.
Unfollow iphone 4 screwdriver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This iphone 4 full screw kit replacement includes all the screws that were originally in your iphone 4 so you can replace any that may have been lost. The suction cup is very good as it has a screw that secures the hook to it and it makes it a lot easier to open the iphone case. Save on cell phone screws for iphone 4s trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. Lcd display touch screen digitizer assembly home button for iphone 6 6s 7 8 plus. Works on iphone 5, iphone 6, iphone 6s, iphone 7, iphone 8, iphone x, iphone xr, iphone xs, on all of them pretty much. Rated ip67 maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes under iec standard 60529.
Do not remove the back until you hear the clips disengage. When you want to turn on the display, just tap it or press the digital crown. Unfollow screws iphone 4 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Selfcombusting iphone on airplane due to screw lost in. You might initially think that youd be better off trying diy iphone 4 repairs because of the lower cost. Apple offers a battery replacement kit for iphone 4 that includes an apple battery, a flathead screwdriver, a phillipshead screwdriver, a star pentalobe screwdriver, an extraction tool, a pick tool, and a suction. Mmobiel battery compatible with iphone 4s liion replacement battery 3. We offer you the lifetime ifixit warranty on many products. My boyfriend extracted the stripped screw that held the battery in place by using a pair of nail clippers as pliers. A punctureddamaged battery can become a fire hazzard. Anyways, my phone kept on switching off randomly and was pretty sure the battery was disconnecting. However, while you will only need to purchase the correct parts, theres a higher probability of improper repair or further breaking your device. I just need to get the screw out then i will replace it.