Iphone Se (3Rd Generation) : Repair Manual

iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Repair Manual
© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.

iPhone SE (3rd generation) Contents
Contents
3 Introduction
Basics
6 Internal View
7 Orderable Parts
8 Screws
9 Tools
Safety
12 Battery Safety
15 Broken Glass
Procedures
17 First Steps
18 SIM Tray
19 Display
41 Camera
47 Taptic Engine
60 Battery
71 Speaker
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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.com/manuals/
repair+manual.
Warning
• Failure to follow the repair instructions or to use genuine Apple parts or proper tools may
cause fire or other safety issues and lead to personal injury or death.
• iPhone 7 and later are classified as Class 1 Laser products per IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3.
These devices comply with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, except for conformance with
IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3., as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019. These
devices contain one or more lasers. Use other than as described in the user guide, repair,
or disassembly may cause damage, which could result in hazardous exposure to infrared
laser emissions that are not visible.
Caution
Failure to follow the repair instructions or to use genuine Apple parts or proper tools may damage
the iPhone, parts, or other property, or compromise the device’s functionality or water resistance.
Warranty information
Damage caused by repairs performed outside of Apple or the Apple Authorized Service network is not
covered by Apple’s warranty or AppleCare plans. Such damage may cause future repairs to be subject
to out-of-warranty costs or render the device ineligible for future repairs by Apple or Apple Authorized
Service Providers.

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.
• The battery press applies the appropriate amount of pressure to secure new adhesive during battery
installation. The battery press is used with a repair tray designed for the device’s specific dimensions.
Ordering tools and parts
You can learn how to order genuine Apple parts and tools at support.apple.com/self-service-repair.
During the purchase process, enter the manual ID GPCNKY to indicate that you’ve read this manual
in its entirety and agree that you have the knowledge and experience to perform your intended repair.
Software tools
A System Configuration step may be required at the end of your repair. System Configuration
is a postrepair software tool that completes the repair for genuine Apple parts. Running System
Configuration has a number of purposes that vary based on the part replaced.
What System
Configuration
does Why it’s important
Transfers factory Certain parts like displays, cameras, and ambient light sensors have calibration
calibration values values that are customized to each individual part during manufacturing.
Transferring these values ensures maximum performance and quality after
a repair.
Links Secure After repair of a logic board or a biometric authentication part (Touch ID or
Element and Face ID), linking the biometric sensors to the Secure Enclave on the logic board
biometric is required to ensure device security.
authentication
parts
Ensures repair After a hardware repair, software checks are performed to ensure repair integrity.
integrity Repair integrity means that a genuine Apple part has been correctly installed.
Assigns wireless To comply with regional communications regulations, a wireless region must be
region assigned to your logic board.
Updates firmware Keeping firmware up to date ensures that the device has all the latest security
and performance features.

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.
Alerts
Failure to follow alerts could result in fire, injury, data loss, or damage to the device, parts, or other
property.
Warning Instructions for reducing risk of personal injury
Caution Instructions for reducing risk of data loss or device hardware damage
Important Supplemental information for successfully completing procedures;

neither a Warning nor a Caution

iPhone SE (3rd generation) Internal View
Internal View
1. Top battery adhesive tabs 11. Battery connector

2. Battery 12. Home button/Touch ID sensor connector
3. Bottom battery adhesive tabs 13. Display/Multi-Touch connector
4. Taptic Engine 14. Speaker
5. Bottom microphones 15. Receiver
6. Lightning connector 16. FaceTime HD camera/receiver/ambient light
7. Camera sensor flex cable
8. FaceTime HD camera/receiver/ambient light 17. Home button/Touch ID sensor flex cable

sensor connector 18. Display/Multi-Touch flex cable
9. Logic board 19. Home button/Touch ID sensor
10. SIM reader

iPhone SE (3rd generation) Orderable Parts
Orderable Parts
Name Numbers Screws
Battery 661-25890 —
Battery/display connector 923-01988 923-01989 (2) upper left, lower left

cowling 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.)
Display adhesive 923-02012 —
Grounding clip 923-04230 —
Security screws — 923-02005 (2) midnight

923-02007 (2) red, starlight
SIM tray 923-07314 midnight —

923-07315 starlight
923-07316 red
Speaker 923-07174 923-04083 (1) lower right

923-04084 (1) left (super screw)
923-04085 (1) upper right
Taptic Engine 923-07176 923-04090 (1) left

923-01994 (1) right (super screw)
Taptic Engine connector 923-07177 923-01993 (1) top

cowling 923-01995 (1) lower right
923-01996 (1) lower left

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.
923-01987
923-02006
923-01986
923-01989
923-01994
923-01993
923-01990
923-04090 923-04084
923-01996 923-04085
923-01995
923-02005 923-04083
923-02007
Torque driver (black, 0.35 kgf cm) Crosshead screw Single screw
Torque driver (blue, 0.65 kgf cm) Super screw* Screw with super screw underneath
Torque driver (green, 0.45 kgf cm)
Trilobe screw
Security screw
*A super screw has a threaded hole that holds another screw.

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 923-01094 923-02836

4.7-inch back protective 4.7-inch display protective 4.7-inch repair tray
cover cover
923-01924 923-01915 923-01916

4.7-inch support frame Adhesive cutter Adhesive cutter replacement
wheel
923-02657 661-08916
Battery press Cut-resistant gloves Display press

ESD mat ESD-safe cleaning solution ESD-safe tweezers
ESD wrist strap with clip Ethanol wipes1 Heat-resistant gloves

or plug
923-01290
IPA wipes Micro stix® bit Nitrile or lint-free gloves
922-5065
Nylon probe (black stick) Safety glasses with side Sand2
shields

923-02066 923-0248
Sand container3 Super screw bit Torque driver (black,
0.35 kgf cm) kit4
923-0448 923-00105 UDO923

Torque driver (blue, Torque driver (green, Universal display removal
0.65 kgf cm) 0.45 kgf cm) fixture5
1
Ethanol wipes must contain at least 90% ethanol and no additives except isopropyl alcohol.
2
Clean, dry, untreated sand (8–10 cups)
3
Sand container (wide-mouthed, quick pour, nonbreakable plastic container with a flip-top lid)
4
he black torque driver kit includes a black torque driver (0.35 kgf cm), Torx® security bit (923-0247), and
T
JCIS bit (923-0246).
5
he universal display removal fixture (UDO923) includes both the universal display removal fixture
T
(923-01385) and universal display removal adapter (923-00652).

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.
• Improper battery replacement, improper handling of parts, failure to discharge the battery
before repair, or failure to follow the provided instructions could cause battery overheating,
swelling, venting, leaking, or a battery thermal event. These events could result in fire, injury,
death, data loss, or damage to the device, parts, or other property.
• To avoid these potentially harmful events, follow the battery safety guidelines and work in
a safety-focused workspace with the tools listed below. It’s important to be prepared for all
possible outcomes.
How to set up a workspace for battery safety

Tools
• Clean, dry, untreated sand (8–10 cups)

• Sand container (wide-mouthed, quick pour, nonbreakable plastic container with a flip-top lid)
• Heat-resistant gloves
• Safety glasses with side shields
• ESD-safe cleaning solution
Workspaces used to repair Apple devices should meet the following criteria:
• Nonflammable and electrostatic discharge (ESD)-safe work bench

• At least 2 feet away from paper and other combustible materials
• Sand container within reach (2 feet) on both sides of the workspace, not above the workspace
• Adequate ventilation

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.
Act immediately if you notice any of the following signs of a battery thermal event:
• The lithium-ion battery or a device that contains one begins to smoke or emit sparks or soot.
• The battery pouch suddenly and quickly puffs out.
• The lithium-ion battery or a device that contains one begins to emit hissing or popping sounds.
Don’t use water or an ABC or carbon dioxide fire extinguisher on a battery thermal event or a
device that is undergoing one. Water and ABC or carbon dioxide fire extinguishers won’t stop the
reaction.
Do smother the battery or device immediately with plenty of clean, dry sand. Dump the sand
all at once. Timing is critical — the faster you pour all the sand, the sooner the reaction will
be contained.
Do contact local fire authorities if further assistance is needed.
Do leave the room for 30 minutes after the reaction is contained. Ventilate the area. Don’t return
until the area is clear of smoke.
Do wait 30 minutes before touching the device. Wear the heat-resistant gloves and safety glasses
with side shields to remove the device from the sand.
Do wipe the affected area with water first. Then wipe the area with an ESD-safe cleaning solution.
Do dispose of the damaged battery or device (including any debris removed from the sand)
according to local environmental laws and guidelines.

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.

• Remove all cases and covers.
• Turn on the flashlight from the Lock Screen, in Control Center, or by asking Siri. Wait until the device
has turned off and the flashlight is no longer illuminated.
Caution
The flashlight produces heat. Keep the iPhone in a well-ventilated area while the flashlight
is illuminated.
Best practices
• To avoid noxious fumes or a battery thermal event, don’t puncture, strike, or crush a lithium-ion
battery or a device that contains one.
• Keep your workspace clear of foreign objects and sharp materials.
• Be careful when using sharp tools near the battery.
• Don’t leave loose screws, extra screws, or small parts inside the device.
• Don’t use tools that conduct electricity.
• Don’t throw or drop the battery.
• Don’t expose the battery to excessive heat or sunlight, or temperatures outside the battery’s
operating range.
• Handle and dispose of waste batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations.

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.
Tools
• Back protective cover

• Cut-resistant gloves
• Display protective cover
• Support frame
• Vacuum cleaner
If the iPhone glass is broken, perform the following steps before you begin a repair:
1. Put on safety glasses with side shields and the cut-resistant gloves.
2. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove glass pieces from your workspace and the iPhone.
3. Attach a protective cover to the broken glass to prevent injury or scattering of glass. Each protective
cover has a release liner underneath. Slowly pull the release liner out from under the protective cover
while pressing the cover onto the enclosure.
4. Fold the release liner. Use the shiny side of the release liner to firmly press the protective cover onto
the broken glass and smooth out any air bubbles.
5. Wait at least 12 minutes for the bond between the protective cover and the glass to strengthen.
6. If the back glass is broken, place the iPhone into the support frame.

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 protective cover doesn’t adhere to the iPhone.
• The iPhone doesn’t fit in the support frame.
You can find a service option at support.apple.com/repair.

iPhone SE (3rd generation) First Steps
First Steps
Always perform the following steps before starting a repair:

• Back up the iPhone.
• Discharge the battery fully.
• Turn off the iPhone.
• 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.
Be aware of the following while performing a repair:
• The manual for this model may show images of other models, but the procedures are the same.
Ensure that you use the correct tools for the model you’re repairing.
• Take your time. Thoroughly read all instructions and alerts.
• Magnetizing the torque drivers will make it easier to work with small screws.
• The end of each flex cable must align with its connector. Press the end of each flex cable to its
connector until it clicks to ensure that it’s secure.
Warning
Loose screws, extra screws, or small parts inside the device can damage the battery and cause
safety issues. Set aside all parts and screws removed during the repair and account for them at
the end of the repair.

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.

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
• Adhesive cutter
• Display press
• 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, 0.45 kgf cm)
• Torx security bit
• Universal display removal adapter
• Universal display removal fixture
Important
This procedure requires System Configuration. After you’ve completed all removal and
reassembly steps, learn how to initiate the System Configuration process at support.apple
.com/self-service-repair.

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. Slide the top handle to move

the top suction cup as close
to the Home button as you
can without touching it.
Slide the bottom handle to
align the bottom suction cup
with the top suction cup.
Press the iPhone down to
secure the suction cups to
the enclosure.

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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).

button on the adapter and
slowly separate the levers
until you feel resistance.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. Place the
iPhone into the repair tray
with the Lightning connector
facing the cutout. Gently
press along the edges of the
display to secure it to the
suction cup.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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. Align the adhesive over the

enclosure with the top right
hole over the camera and
the bottom tab on the right.
Caution
Ensure that you’ve
removed all adhesive
residue from the display
and the enclosure before
you apply the replacement
display adhesive.

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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.
Bottom release liner
Adhesive
Note: The replacement

display adhesive for your
model may look different
from the illustration, but
the steps are the same.

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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

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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.

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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.

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12. Press the end of the battery


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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.

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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
17. Rest the internal display

clips on the enclosure,
leaving a slight gap
between the display and
the enclosure. Peel the right
strip of the middle release
liner counterclockwise
starting near the speaker at
the bottom of the enclosure.
Caution
Don’t let the display touch
the exposed adhesive.

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. Place the repair tray and

iPhone into the display
press. Pull down the lever
until the display press locks.

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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. Disregard
notifications about iPhone features on the Lock Screen until you complete System Configuration.
• After you’ve completed all removal and reassembly steps, learn how to initiate the System
Configuration process at support.apple.com/self-service-repair.

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
• JCIS bit
• Nitrile or lint-free gloves
• Super screw bit

iPhone SE (3rd generation) Camera | Removal
Removal

crosshead screw from the
camera cowling. Set aside
the screw.

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.

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.

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).

4. Position the camera cowling

on the camera.

and super screw bit to
partially install one new
super screw into the camera
cowling. Don’t fully tighten
the super screw yet.


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

iPhone SE (3rd generation) Taptic Engine | Before You Begin
Taptic Engine
Before You Begin
Warning
Remove the following part

before you begin:
• Display
Tools
• JCIS bit
• Micro stix bit
• Super screw bit
• Torque driver (black, 0.35 kgf cm)

iPhone
SE (3rd generation) Taptic Engine | Removal
Removal

the Micro stix bit to
remove the trilobe screw
from the Taptic Engine
aside the screw.

two crosshead screws
from the Taptic Engine
aside the screws.
3. Remove the Taptic Engine connector cowling and save it for reassembly.

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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.

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6. Use the black stick to lift

the upper end of the
Wi-Fi antenna off the
upper connector.

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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
Wi-Fi antenna, don’t bend
it beyond 90 degrees.

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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.
Caution
lower antenna flex cable,
don’t bend it beyond
60 degrees.

iPhone
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).

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.

iPhone

and JCIS bit to install one
new crosshead screw into
the Taptic Engine.

iPhone

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.

iPhone
6. Press the end of the

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.

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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.

iPhone
10. Position the Taptic Engine connector cowling in the enclosure.

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.
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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.
Remove the following parts

before you begin:
• Display
• Taptic Engine
Tools
• 4.7-inch repair tray
• Battery press
• ESD-safe cleaning solution
• Ethanol wipes or isopropyl alcohol
(IPA) wipes
• Heat-resistant gloves
• Sand
• Sand container
Important
This procedure requires System Configuration. After you’ve completed all removal and reassembly
steps, learn how to initiate the System Configuration process at support.apple.com/
self-service-repair.

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.
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 your
fingers and repeat step 2. If you can’t see the tab or strip, continue to step 3.

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.
Note: The center of the

top battery adhesive tab is
perforated. The battery tab
separates into two tabs as
you lift one side.
Warning
Don’t scrape or puncture
the battery with the
tweezers.

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. If you can’t see the tab or strip, continue to step 6.
6. Repeat step 5 to remove the remaining battery adhesive strip from the top of the battery. If you
remove the entire strip, continue to step 7.
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. If you can’t see the tab or strip, continue to step 7.

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.
Don’t scrape, rip, tear, or
otherwise damage the
polyester film or other
areas (1). If damage
occurs, replace the iPhone.
8. Insert the flat end of

the black stick into one
of the insertion points
marked by an arrow (2).
Ensure that the black
stick is inserted into a
point where the battery
strip has been fully
removed. Don’t insert
the black stick into a
point where the battery
tab or strip is broken.

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.

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

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
Caution
Temporarily connecting
the battery flex cable
prevents cable damage
and ensures correct
battery position.
4. Tilt down the left side of

the battery.

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.

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.

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. If you still hear a rattle, replace the battery with another
new battery.
Important
After you’ve completed all removal and reassembly steps, learn how to initiate the System
Configuration process at support.apple.com/self-service-repair.

iPhone SE (3rd generation) Speaker | Before You Begin
Speaker
Before You Begin
Warning
Remove the following parts

before you begin:
• Display
• Taptic Engine
Tools
• JCIS bit
• Micro stix bit
• Super screw bit

iPhone SE (3rd generation) Speaker | Removal
Removal

the JCIS bit to remove
two crosshead screws
from the speaker. Set
aside the screws.


the super screw bit to
remove the super screw
from the speaker. Set
aside the screw.

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.
Remove the speaker
gently to avoid breaking
the tab or bending the
logic board.

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.

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. Then slide the
bottom of the speaker into
the speaker port (2).


and super screw bit to install
one new super screw into
the speaker.

and JCIS bit to install two
new crosshead screws into
the speaker.

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

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.

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.
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Tools and parts

Ordering tools and parts

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Learn how to initiate the System Configuration process at support.apple.com/self-service-repair.

Warning Instructions for reducing risk of personal injury

Important Supplemental information for successfully completing procedures;

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1. Top battery adhesive tabs 11. Battery connector

8. FaceTime HD camera/receiver/ambient light 17. Home button/Touch ID sensor flex cable

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Name Numbers Screws

Battery/display connector 923-01988 923-01989 (2) upper left, lower left

Camera connector cowling 923-04091 923-01986 (3)

Camera cowling 923-07178 923-01987 (1) upper left (super screw)

Display adhesive 923-02012 —

Grounding clip 923-04230 —

Security screws — 923-02005 (2) midnight

SIM tray 923-07314 midnight —

Speaker 923-07174 923-04083 (1) lower right

Taptic Engine 923-07176 923-04090 (1) left

Taptic Engine connector 923-07177 923-01993 (1) top

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Note: You can use any torque driver to remove screws.

*A super screw has a threaded hole that holds another screw.

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923-02231 923-01094 923-02836

923-01924 923-01915 923-01916

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ESD mat ESD-safe cleaning solution ESD-safe tweezers

ESD wrist strap with clip Ethanol wipes1 Heat-resistant gloves

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923-0448 923-00105 UDO923

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How to set up a workspace for battery safety

• Clean, dry, untreated sand (8–10 cups)

• Nonflammable and electrostatic discharge (ESD)-safe work bench

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Do contact local fire authorities if further assistance is needed.

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How to handle batteries

Perform the following steps to discharge the battery:

• Disconnect all external cables.

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• Back protective cover

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You can find a service option at support.apple.com/repair.

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Always perform the following steps before starting a repair:

Be aware of the following while performing a repair:

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• SIM-eject tool or paper clip

1. Find your model to locate the SIM tray.

4. Remove the SIM tray.

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