iPhone SE Battery Replacement

[@leedek66]

I changed out my battery today with the help of your video. I have an iPhone SE 2020. The disassembly is a bit different for my phone. The button circuit connector attached to the right side of the motherboard along with two other circuit connectors. The display opens like a book unlike the one in your video. I just went very slowly when opening the case and could see the connector setup. I found that using a microwave heat up sore muscle neck pad was great for softening the case prior to separating the case halves. I also used it to soften the adhesive strips of the battery. I ended up using it again to facilitate battery removal as you demonstrated at 4:35 seconds of your video. I totally appreciate you taking the time to show the way. Apple does NOT want customers working on their phones. I have a bit of experience with electronic systems so this was not beyond me. Thanks Gribsoft for do this service for us.

[@kathleenadams6421]

That was a great pro tip you gave in your comment. I used a gel pad that could be warmed up in the microwave and then laid the battery area of the phone on it for a minute to warm it to make the adhesive strips release the battery easier. I did ssomething similar with the edge adhesive rather than use a hair dryer. You both “ROCK”! 🥀🕊

[@jonthibault5509]

Thanks! FYI, it's easier to cut the black tab in half and pull out the adhesive pieces one at a time.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

This works on OEM tape, but I just tried to removed a replacement battery and the adhesive just broke constantly. Gave up and used heat and fishing line. Finally got it out. PITA, next time it fails, I'm buying an iPhone 15, and when that fails, I'll buy an iPhone 21.

[@juliankilburn5493]

Very very useful - many thanks. I wound the adhesive round the body of the sponger tool...wind, pause, wind, pause etc which controlled the angle so no snaps and came out whole (without any heating). Replacement did not come with tape but had some double sided tape in the house. While I was in there i removed dust from the read camera lens- a job I had previously avoided but all the hard work had been done so I strongly recommend.

[@pmas27]

Thank you for showing the final cable clip replaced in detail many others skip past showing details of this which is significant due to the metal clip not being symmetrical and how it actually clips into place, thanks again

[@Shadowbolt416]

i was completely stuck on how to get the screen up without a thin metal tool - i didn't realize that's what the guitar pick was for! thank you, you saved me from decimating my poor phone lol

[@sanfordsattic3278]

I did it! Had to heat the case to get battery out. All the parts are really tiny. I have MS, but still pulled off the replacement myself. My eye to hand coordination has really gone downhill, but I feel really good saving the money. My SE is only worth about $30 as a trade in, so nothing to lose in trying.😃

[@srbritishness9839]

Now I feel bad for hurling the phone out of the window and screaming at Gods!

[@lexonitro]

The battery cable should be disconnected first when disassembling and also connected last when assembling to ensure there is no power running through the PCB during the replacement process. The home button and touch id cable is an exception.

[@anthonybecker67]

This video is good for the reassembly phase. Most others say, "Reassembly is the reverse," but that is not strictly true. Well done video. Thanks.

[@greatsave7]

Narrator: You don't want to bend the battery. [Proceeds to completely crunch the battery.]

[@solarsynapse]

Yep, they can short inside and catch fire when they are damaged. Be ready to toss it outside!

[@kathleenadams6421]

@@solarsynapse Baking soda, that you would use to suppress a kitchen grease fire. I have a shaker can with my work space and tools whenever working on lithium battery stuff. 🥀🕊

[@iamthedr333]

This is the best video for replacing the battery. All the steps were really straightforward. The only part I struggled with was putting the shield back on the last ribbon cable for the home button. Even the old battery came out relatively easily.

[@ohbobpleez]

Make sure the battery is fully or nearly discharged before removing it. Don't use a metal tool to reattach the component connections. Other than that I found it helpful. Thank you. I watch 6 or seven videos on battery replacement before doing it my self. I've done a battery on Iphone 4, 4s and 5s soon I gotta do my SE.

[@GRIBSOFT]

Glad to see that you were successful.

[@spicymusicpiano]

​@@GRIBSOFT Is it necesarry to disconnected the screen during battery replacement?

[@cxsian]

@@spicymusicpiano no

[@hawaiirealmedia5610]

EXCELLENT TUTORIAL. Took me about 1.5 hours because I did it slowly. DO NOT RUSH THIS JOB. Take extra time and do it slowly and methodically. Worked perfectly. If you rush, you will lose the teeny tiny itty bitty screws. Wear powerful reading glasses for magnification.

[@keithesmail1928]

That was an awesome tutorial ! Thanks man . My brand new iphone se battery cost me a princely sum of $10.50. Yay !!

[@mikem2652]

This is a great video. Very clear instructions. Used it to change my battery without problem. The screws are tiny yet with a little patience the battery process was straight forward. Recommend you view this video.

[@Cotterpin_Doozer]

Oh god getting that battery out without a hairdryer was hell. I had to heat up a knife and place it against the back of the case. I think I was lucky I didn't damage any of the circuitry with the way the case conducted the heat. The battery was mutilated too by the time I was able to pry it out, lucky it didn't blow up/catch fire although it was less than probably .5% capacity. Overall a smashing success although I dont think I'd try it on an expensive phone. Great guide, thankyou!

[@robjenkins9450]

Very clear video, with lots of useful info for the sequence and orientation of parts. Wish everyone would leave out the annoying music though. Personally, I don't think you need to detach the screen cables But DO remove the 4 screw shield to releave the cable strees. Support it by taping to a food can with some low tack tap to avoid ripping the cables ( a tip shown by others)

[@JP-xm3qf]

Took me 2 hours due to the stupid adhesive, but finally made it thanks to you, my only fear was the battery exploding, but everything went fine, thank you!

[@danielagaia3102]

Thank you so much for this video! My phone is working great! You’re amazing

[@nathaliebaron1788]

Merci ! you helped me a lot ! step by step perfect !

[@tonyHern865]

i just changed my battery with your video. It is very detailed and nicely explained, ty man

[@jonun8950]

Removing the battery especially when the stick tape breaks is the most dangerous part. I used some hand sanitizer to loosen the adhesive and managed to remove it but it was pretty tough doing it for the first time .

[@maherbashawry7966]

Thank you

[@steventruong3065]

Does the se3 battery fit in the se2? Would it work?

[@otter-pro]

This is the only video that helped me with removing the battery. More helpful than ifixit video. Thank you.

[@TheAnasAhmed]

Thank you so much you are a legend to me

[@Uniquaization]

@Save Apple Dollars thank you so much! Worked perfectly!

[@MotoCris.]

There are same battery in 5s?

[@patcorbett7466]

Why remove the screen?

[@Skateboarding101]

you don't necessarily have to. it is just recommended that you remove it so you don't slip and end up breaking your display cables. just a safety step. proceed at your own risk

[@GRIBSOFT]

Like Skateboarding101 said, it just a precaution not to rip the cables.

[@volimpia]

i lost the top left screw of screen, will i have trouble if i put the screen without it? it just jumped somewhere when i unscrewed and i can't find it

[@muxia_camino]

This is a great video.

[@drunaldo]

Great video thanks. I managed to do it after watching and it's saved me a lot of money. Thank you!

[@billiebobbienorton2556]

🚩WARNING - MAKE SURE YOU PUT E A C H OF THE SCREWS BACK IN THE EXACT HOLE THAT IT WAS REMOVED FROM ! ! ! Otherwise you will damage the circuit board. Ask me how I know ! ! ! ! ! ‼ Recommend you make a diagram of the inside of the phone and lay each piece/screw your remove on it exactly how you removed it!

[@thatsawrap00]

I accidentally bent part of the cage for the touch ribbon cable, what do I do? It is almost impossible to reconnect

[@im.shanks]

There's so much wrong with this video like manhandling the battery & bending it which is risky to explode, disconnecting the screen before disconnecting the battery. Wonder what happens with this device in near couple of months. There are many better videos you can learn the safe way of doing it - JerryRigEverything - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmqtg6SlmNKgaJY RickMakes - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6uadpSem9V6gtU IFixit - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIrbmmZ7lLB4lck

[@lemonacidrounds7293]

Honestly this is the strongest battery I've seen 🤣 And the adhesives tore apart cause he was pulling them a bit vertically and he was rushing. Its a gentle process which needs to be done as horizontally as possible and very very slow.

[@Zel912]

I did this and now my se reboots itself after 3 minutes. Loop and loop, do you know how to fix?

[@TuristHar]

My Phone is now vibrating Non-Stop and is usless. Otherwise it works as before. Everything inside is as it looks like on yours. Help!!!

[@sterloan3737]

You put the wrecked battery back in??

[@GRIBSOFT]

Educational video.... good eye though.

[@spicymusicpiano]

@@GRIBSOFT 2:30 is it neccesarry to disconect the screen?

[@jj5772]

@@spicymusicpiano no.

[@kay3179]

Plz tell me which battery is match for iphone 5se Iphone 5s or 6 or 6s battery did match for 5se

[@GRIBSOFT]

iPhone 5s battery should work since fives are all same base.

[@zcore9207]

iphone SE battery only works for iphone SE .. it wont work for iphone 5s battery.. they wont read it

[@HOANGUYEN-uf4vm]

Actually we do not need to disconnect the screen changing the battery with care

[@xraykadiddlehopper8067]

You made no mention of being careful to replace screen plate screws in the correct spots as they are different sizes and can cause damage if replaced in the wrong hole. 😉

[@billiebobbienorton2556]

🚩WARNING - MAKE SURE YOU PUT E A C H OF THE SCREWS BACK IN THE EXACT HOLE THAT IT WAS REMOVED FROM ! ! ! Otherwise you will damage the circuit board. Ask me how I know ! ! ! ! ! ‼ Recommend you make a diagram of the inside of the phone and lay each piece/screw your remove on it exactly how you removed it!

[@zcore9207]

i dont see any reason for removing the screen

[@izaakdownes865]

It just makes it alot easier and you might end up damaging the cables if the screen isn't held up right

[@brinkwerks]

plastic knife broke. tape scurried underneath so unreachable. nice.

[@Parabloop3r]

same, garbage guide

[@finnirving]

If you remove it like that then there’s high risk of puncturing the battery which will cause it to ignite. There are white pull tabs at the bottom of the battery, you should pull those out and the battery will slip right out.

[@lukeGGlee]

dude I can't even get it open . . . its sealed shut!

[@jonthibault5509]

You have to start on the bottom left of the phone.

[@emmajohnson9784]

My screen is already popped up, you can see light From the screen inside. I’m gonna he to replace it :(

[@HOANGUYEN-uf4vm]

Do not need to heat up the phone

[@--JohnDoe]

I just replaced mine and I didn’t need to remove the screen.

[@xex2kok]

You don't technically have to but the reason to do it is the ribbon cables are very fragile and easy to tear. If you tear one while trying to leverage your battery out now you have a busted screen and need to order that. It is just being safe.

[@miodragon1]

John Doe I dont seen the reson why replace screen conect, mabey just security

[@cheesenutz1]

❤️

[@desifreefire_1m]

🎉

[@viktorlernt6063]

I don't know why I'm so sleepy ....

[@FalseInformation]

I finally did it, but I sure wish I left the screen attached. No need to remove it and it took me 40 minutes to get the screws back on, fucking nightmare! Do yourself a favour and LEAVE THE SCREEN ATTACHED!

[@skinnyboycole_TTV]

So monotone

[@skyguy1988]

thanks for this. but for right now..ill go with sending it in to apple. it's only 50 dollars...