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© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Repair ManualiPhone 12 mini
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 2© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Contents3 IntroductionBasics6 Internal View7 Orderable Parts8 Screws9 ToolsSafety14 Battery Safety17 Broken GlassProcedures19 First Steps20 SIM Tray21 Display52 Battery65 Camera73 Speaker77 Taptic EngineContents
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 3© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.IntroductionIntroductionThis manual includes technical instructions for replacing genuine Apple parts in iPhone and is intendedfor 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 inthis 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 maycause 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 withIEC 60825-1 Ed. 3., as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019. Thesedevices 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 infraredlaser emissions that are not visible.Failure to follow the repair instructions or to use genuine Apple parts or proper tools may damagethe iPhone, parts, or other property, or compromise the device’s functionality or water resistance.CautionWarranty informationDamage caused by repairs performed outside of Apple or the Apple Authorized Service network is notcovered by Apple’s warranty or AppleCare plans. Such damage may cause future repairs to be subjectto out-of-warranty costs or render the device ineligible for future repairs by Apple or Apple AuthorizedService Providers.
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 4© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.IntroductionSoftware toolsA System Configuration step may be required at the end of your repair. System Configurationis a postrepair software tool that completes the repair for genuine Apple parts. Running SystemConfiguration has a number of purposes that vary based on the part replaced.What SystemConfigurationdoes Why it’s importantTransfers factorycalibration valuesCertain parts like displays, cameras, and ambient light sensors have calibrationvalues that are customized to each individual part during manufacturing.Transferring these values ensures maximum performance and quality aftera repair.Links SecureElement andbiometricauthenticationpartsAfter repair of a logic board or a biometric authentication part (Touch ID orFace ID), linking the biometric sensors to the Secure Enclave on the logic boardis required to ensure device security.Ensures repairintegrityAfter a hardware repair, software checks are performed to ensure repair integrity.Repair integrity means that a genuine Apple part has been correctly installed.Assigns wirelessregionTo comply with regional communications regulations, a wireless region must beassigned to your logic board.Updates firmware Keeping firmware up to date ensures that the device has all the latest securityand performance features.• The heated display removal fixture softens adhesive to allow separation of the display from theenclosure. The fixture is used with a heated display pocket designed for the device’s specificdimensions.• The display press applies the appropriate amount of pressure to secure new adhesive during displayinstallation. The display press is used with a repair tray and display adhesive press plate designed forthe device’s specific dimensions.• The battery press applies the appropriate amount of pressure to secure new adhesive during batteryinstallation. The battery press is used with a repair tray designed for the device’s specific dimensions.Ordering tools and partsYou 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 VXUZTC to indicate that you’ve read this manualin its entirety and agree that you have the knowledge and experience to perform your intended repair.Tools and partsHardware toolsApple tools are designed to apply the appropriate heat, force, and torque during repairs, and towithstand high-volume professional use.
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 5© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.IntroductionSystem 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 runSystem 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.Important Supplemental information for successfully completing procedures;neither a Warning nor a CautionCaution Instructions for reducing risk of data loss or device hardware damageAlertsFailure to follow alerts could result in fire, injury, data loss, or damage to the device, parts, or otherproperty.Warning Instructions for reducing risk of personal injury
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 6© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Internal ViewInternal View1. TrueDepth camera assembly2. Cameras3. Top battery adhesive tabs4. Battery5. Bottom battery adhesive tabs6. Speaker7. Lightning connector8. Bottom microphones9. Taptic Engine10. Taptic Engine connector cowling11. Display connector12. Battery flex cable13. Receiver/ambient light sensor/proximity sensor connector
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 7© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Orderable PartsName Numbers ScrewsBattery 661-17939 —Camera 661-17676 —Camera cowling 923-04975 923-04991 (2)Display 661-17940LL661-17940 (U.S.)—Display adhesive 923-04892 —Lower cowling 923-04992 923-04994 (1)Rubber gasket 923-05010 —Security screws — 923-05080 (2) black923-05081 (2) silverSIM tray 923-05004 single, black923-05005 single, white923-05006 single, red923-05007 single, blue923-05008 single, green923-05680 single, purple—Speaker 923-05011 923-05012 (3) lower left, middle,upper right923-05013 (1) lower rightTaptic Engine 923-04999 923-05000 (1) upper left (super screw)923-05001 (1) bottomTaptic Engine connectorcowling923-04996 923-04997 (1) upper right923-04998 (1) upper leftUpper cowling 923-04993 923-04994 (2) upper left, upper right923-04995 (3) lower left, middle,lower rightOrderable Parts
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 8© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Screws• Never reinstall a screw after it has been removed. Install only new screws. iPhone screwgrooves are covered in adhesive that can’t be reused.• Use only the torque driver indicated to install new screws during reassembly. Bothovertightened screws and loose screws can damage parts.WarningScrewsTorque driver (black, 0.35 kgf cm)Torque driver (gray, 0.55 kgf cm)Torque driver (green, 0.45 kgf cm)Crosshead screwSuper screw*Trilobe screwSecurity screwSingle screwScrew with super screw underneath923-05012923-04998923-04997923-05013923-04991923-04994923-04995923-04994923-05001923-05081923-05080923-05000Note: You can use any torque driver to remove screws.*A super screw has a threaded hole that holds another screw.
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 9© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Tools923-01092Adhesive cutter923-02657Battery press661-08916Display press923-04910Display adhesive press plateCut-resistant gloves923-048755.4-inch back protectivecover923-049075.4-inch repair tray923-048765.4-inch display protectivecoverTools661-222885.4-inch heated displaypocketTools with part numbers are available for purchase from the Self Service Repair Store. Tools without partnumbers can be purchased from electronics supply retailers.
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 10© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Tools923-01290Micro stix® bitNitrile or lint-free gloves922-5065Nylon probe (black stick) Safety glasses with sideshieldsIPA wipes661-17619Heated display removalfixtureHeat-resistant glovesEthanol wipes1ESD mat ESD-safe tweezersESD-safe cleaning solutionESD wrist strap with clipor plug
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 11© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Tools923-00105Torque driver (green,0.45 kgf cm)923-00738Torque driver (gray,0.55 kgf cm)923-0248Torque driver (black,0.35 kgf cm) kit41Ethanol wipes must contain at least 90% ethanol and no additives except isopropyl alcohol.2Clean, dry, untreated sand (8–10 cups)3Sand container (wide-mouthed, quick pour, nonbreakable plastic container with a flip-top lid)4The black torque driver kit includes a black torque driver (0.35 kgf cm), Torx® security bit (923-0247), andJCIS bit (923-0246).923-02066Super screw bitSand2Sand container3
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 12© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Tools | Heated Display Removal FixtureHeated Display Removal FixtureNote: A rented heated display removal fixture may have different packaging than shown. If your fixturecame with a USB cable, set the cable aside. This setup doesn’t require it.1. Remove the fixture fromthe box. Then remove thepacking Styrofoam.2. Cut and remove the zip tiefrom the handle.Don’t lift the fixture bythe knob.Caution
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 13© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Tools | Heated Display Removal Fixture3. Turn the top knob on thefixture counterclockwiseto raise the suction cup.Remove the packingStyrofoam.4. Turn the emergency stopknob clockwise until itclicks and protrudes fromthe stop guard.5. Plug the power cord into the fixture. The fixture won’t turn on until you flip the switch on the back.
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 14© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Battery SafetyBattery Safety• 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 solutionWarning• This device contains a built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery with soft battery cells. Batterysafety 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 electronicdevices should replace a battery.• Improper battery replacement, improper handling of parts, failure to discharge the batterybefore 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 ina safety-focused workspace with the tools listed below. It’s important to be prepared for allpossible outcomes.How to set up a workspace for battery safetyToolsWorkspaces 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
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 15© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Battery SafetyHow to handle a battery thermal eventAct immediately if you notice any of the following signs of 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, improperreplacement or repair, or temperatures outside the battery’s operating range.Don’t use water or an ABC or carbon dioxide fire extinguisher on a battery thermal event or adevice that is undergoing one. Water and ABC or carbon dioxide fire extinguishers won’t stop thereaction.Do smother the battery or device immediately with plenty of clean, dry sand. Dump the sandall at once. Timing is critical — the faster you pour all the sand, the sooner the reaction willbe 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 returnuntil the area is clear of smoke.Do wait 30 minutes before touching the device. Wear the heat-resistant gloves and safety glasseswith 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.• 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.Warning
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 16© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Battery Safety• 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 devicehas turned off and the flashlight is no longer illuminated.How to handle batteriesThe flashlight produces heat. Keep the iPhone in a well-ventilated area while the flashlightis illuminated.CautionFully discharge the battery before you begin a repair. A discharged battery is less susceptible to abattery thermal event. If you can’t determine the battery level, don’t repair the device.WarningPerform the following steps to discharge the battery:• To avoid noxious fumes or a battery thermal event, don’t puncture, strike, or crush a lithium-ionbattery 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’soperating range.• Handle and dispose of waste batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations.Best practices
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 17© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Broken GlassBroken GlassWarningToolsWarningiPhone displays and some back covers are made of glass. The glass could break if the iPhoneis 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.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 protectivecover has a release liner underneath. Slowly pull the release liner out from under the protective coverwhile 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 ontothe 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 heated display pocket.• Back protective cover• Cut-resistant gloves• Display protective cover• Heated display pocket• Safety glasses with side shields• Vacuum cleaner
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 18© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Broken GlassIf 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 heated display pocket.You can find a service option at support.apple.com/repair.
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 19© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.First StepsFirst StepsAlways 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.Loose screws, extra screws, or small parts inside the device can damage the battery and causesafety issues. Set aside all parts and screws removed during the repair and account for them atthe end of the repair.ESD (electrostatic discharge, or the release of static electricity) can damage electroniccomponents.WarningCautionBe 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 itsconnector until it clicks to ensure that it’s secure.
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 20© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.SIM TraySIM Tray• SIM-eject tool or paper clip1. Press the SIM tray back into the side of the enclosure.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.ToolsRemovalReassembly1. Find your model to locate the SIM tray.
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 21© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.• 5.4-inch heated display pocket• 5.4-inch repair tray• Adhesive cutter• Display adhesive press plate• Display press• ESD-safe tweezers• Ethanol wipes or isopropyl alcohol(IPA) wipes• Heated display removal fixture• Heat-resistant gloves• Micro stix bit• Nylon probe (black stick)• Torque driver (black, 0.35 kgf cm)• Torque driver (gray, 0.55 kgf cm)• Torx security bitDisplayDisplay | Before You BeginTools• Read Battery Safety and follow workspace and battery handling guidelines before you begin.• Read Broken Glass before you begin.WarningBefore You Begin
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 22© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Display | Before You BeginCaution• To avoid damagingthe lenses, don’ttouch the TrueDepthcamera assembly ornearby parts.• Don’t touch theback of the display.Touching the back ofthe display may affectimage quality.• This procedure requires System Configuration. After you’ve completed all removal andreassembly steps, learn how to initiate the System Configuration process at support.apple.com/self-service-repair.• Read Heated Display Removal Fixture if you’re setting up the fixture for the first time.Important
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 23© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.RemovalDisplay I Removal1. Use a torque driver and theTorx security bit to removethe two security screws,one from each side of theLightning connector. Setaside the screws.2. Flip the switch on theback of the heated displayremoval fixture to turn it on.The internal fan will turnon. Wait for a checkmark toappear on the screen.Note: If an error codeappears on the screen,turn off the fixture andturn it back on.
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 24© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Ensure that the clamp onthe side of the pocket isflipped up.ImportantDisplay I Removal3. Gently insert the iPhoneinto the heated displaypocket with the displayfaceup and the Lightningconnector facing thebottom of the pocket.4. Flip down the clamp on theside of the pocket to lockthe iPhone into place.
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 25© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Display I Removal5. Put on the heat-resistantgloves. Align the cutout onthe bottom of the pocketwith the rail on the fixture.Slide the pocket with theiPhone onto the rail on thefixture.Don’t insert the pocket intothe fixture without wearingthe heat-resistant gloves.Warning
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 26© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Display I Removal6. Slide the pocket into thefixture until you hear thepocket click into place.Note: The screen on thefixture will turn red andthe timer will count downfrom 2 minutes while thepocket heats to the correcttemperature. When thetimer ends, the fixturewill start to beep and thescreen will turn green.
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 27© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Display I Removal7. Turn the knob on the fixtureclockwise to lower thesuction cup as close to theiPhone as possible withouttouching the iPhone.CautionTo avoid damaging theiPhone, don’t turn the knobbefore the timer beeps.Note: The fixture will beepuntil the suction cup islowered.8. Grasp the handle and slidethe suction cup straight outuntil the edge of the suctioncup aligns with the bottomedge of the display.CautionFailure to align the edgesof the suction cup and thedisplay may damage theiPhone.
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 28© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Display I Removal9. Turn the knob on the fixtureclockwise to lower thesuction cup onto thedisplay (1). Then flip downthe handle on the suctioncup to secure the suctioncup to the display (2).10. Slowly turn the knob on thefixture counterclockwiseuntil the display begins toseparate from the enclosure.If you don’t see a gapbetween the display andthe enclosure immediately,wait 30 seconds. If youstill don’t see a gap, turnthe silver part of the knobcounterclockwise until thedisplay begins to separatefrom the enclosure.Important
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 29© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.To avoid damaging theflex cables, don’t tilt upthe bottom of the displaymore than 5 degrees.CautionDisplay I Removal11. Insert the edge of theadhesive cutter between thedisplay and the enclosure.Run the cutter between thedisplay and the enclosure tothe right and left as shownuntil the display partiallyreleases from the enclosure.
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 30© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Display I Removal12. Flip up the handle to releasethe suction cup (1). Gentlyslide the flat end of the blackstick under the edge of thesuction cup to release it fromthe display (2).13. Press the eject button onthe side of the pocket torelease the pocket fromthe fixture.Don’t turn the knob.Turning the knob maydamage the flex cables.Caution
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 31© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Display I Removal14. Hold both sides of thepocket and slide it straightout of the fixture.15. Flip up the clamp on theside of the pocket to releasethe iPhone (1). Hold the areaoutlined in blue and gentlyremove the iPhone from thepocket (2).16. Place the iPhone into the repair tray with the display faceup and the Lightning connector facing thecutout. Remove the gloves.
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 32© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.17. Slide the display slightlytoward the bottom ofthe iPhone.18. Insert the edge of theadhesive cutter into the topof the iPhone between thedisplay and the enclosure.Hold the adhesive cutter ata 45-degree angle. Start atthe middle and cut along thetop and sides of the iPhoneuntil the display is free.To avoid damaging theflex cables, don’t tilt upthe bottom of the displaymore than 5 degrees.Caution19. Insert the repair tray suctioncups into the slots in therepair tray.Display I Removal
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 33© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.21. Use a torque driver and theMicro stix bit to remove thetrilobe screw from the lowercowling. Set asidethe screw.20. Tilt up the display towardthe suction cups. Press thetop and bottom edges ofthe display to secure it tothe suction cups.Caution• To avoid damaging theenclosure or display,ensure that theinternal display clipsare released beforeyou tilt up the display.• Don’t damage the flexcables as you tilt up thedisplay.If the battery is dented, punctured, or otherwise damaged, stop the repair. You can find a service optionat support.apple.com/repair.WarningDisplay I Removal
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 34© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.24. Use ESD-safe tweezers to remove the upper cowling. Save the cowling for reassembly.Display I Removal22. Use ESD-safe tweezers to remove the lower cowling. Save the cowling for reassembly.23. Use a torque driver and theMicro stix bit to remove fourtrilobe screws (1–4) fromthe upper cowling. Holdthe upper cowling in placeand remove the last trilobescrew (5). Set aside thescrews.25. Use the black stick to lift theend of the battery flex cableoff the connector.You must disconnect thebattery flex cable first toensure that the iPhoneremains turned off.Caution
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 35© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.26. Use the black stick to liftthe ends of the display flexcable (1) and the receiverflex cable (2) off theconnectors.27. Hold the display by the edges. Pull the tabs on the suction cups to release them from the display.Then set the display facedown on a clean, flat surface.28. Remove the suction cups from the repair tray.Display I Removal
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 36© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Display I Removal29. Use ESD-safe tweezers topick up the adhesive. Thenpull the adhesive to removeit from the enclosure.Repeat this process untilall the adhesive is removedfrom the perimeter of theenclosure.Don’t touch theTrueDepth cameraassembly, groundingsprings, or nearby parts.Caution
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 37© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Display I Removal30. Use ethanol wipes or IPA wipes to clean any adhesive residue from the enclosure.Don’t use ethanol wipes or IPA wipes on the display. Ethanol or isopropyl alcohol may damage thedisplay and affect image quality.Caution
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 38© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.• If the internal display clips are damaged, you may need to replace the display.• If you’re installing a replacement display, peel the protective liner from the top and undersideof it.ImportantDisplay I ReassemblyReassembly1. Inspect the internal displayclips for damage beforereassembly. Ensure that theinternal display clips are at a90-degree angle and aren’tbent or damaged.Inspect the enclosure for loose or extra screws and small parts, which can damage the battery andcause safety issues.Warning
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 39© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Display I Reassembly2. Place the enclosure in the repair tray with the Lightning connector facing the cutout.3. Inspect the TrueDepthcamera. Ensure that thetop edge of the TrueDepthcamera is under the lip ofthe enclosure.Correct position Incorrect positionsIf the TrueDepth camerais positioned incorrectly,use the black stick tomove it away from thegrounding clip. Theninsert the top edge of theTrueDepth camera underthe lip of the enclosure.Caution
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 40© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Display I Reassembly5. The replacement displayadhesive has a top releaseliner, a middle release liner,and a bottom release liner.Grasp the tab from thebottom release liner. Thenslowly pull the bottomrelease liner (1) out fromunder the adhesive (2) whilepressing the adhesive ontothe enclosure.4. Align the replacement display adhesive over the enclosure with the top holes over the TrueDepthcamera assembly and the bottom tab on the left.Ensure that you’ve removed all adhesive residue from the display and the enclosure before you applythe replacement display adhesive.Note: The replacementdisplay adhesive for yourmodel may look differentfrom the illustration, but thesteps are the same.CautionDon’t remove the toprelease liner yet.ImportantBottom release linerAdhesive
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 41© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.6. Place the display adhesivepress plate on top of theenclosure with the iconin the top right corner asshown.Display I Reassembly
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 42© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.7. Position the repair tray withthe iPhone in the displaypress. Pull down the leveruntil the display press locks.Display I Reassembly
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 43© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Display I Reassembly8. Wait until the timer on thedisplay press beeps. Pulldown the lever (1) and pullout the release knob (2).Then lift the lever (3).9. Remove the repair tray from the display press and remove the press plate.
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 44© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Display I Reassembly10. Remove the center section ofthe top release liner first (1).Then remove the threesections running along thebottom (2), right (3), andtop (4).Don’t remove the middlerelease liner strips yet.Important13. Press the ends of thereceiver flex cable (1) anddisplay flex cable (2) to theconnectors. Press evenlyalong the length of eachconnector.11. Insert the suction cups into the repair tray.12. Align the left edge of thedisplay with the left edgeof the enclosure as shown.Gently press along the edgesof the display to secure it tothe suction cups.14. Press the end of the batteryflex cable to the connector(3). Press evenly along thelength of the connector.Top release liner
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 45© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Display I Reassembly18. Use the black torque driverand Micro stix bit to installfive new trilobe screws intothe upper cowling in theorder shown.15. Use ESD-safe tweezers toposition the lower cowlingover the ends of the displayand battery flex cables.16. Use the black torque driverand Micro stix bit to installone new trilobe screw intothe lower cowling.17. Use ESD-safe tweezers toposition the upper cowlingover the end of the receiverflex cable.
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 46© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Display I Reassembly19. Peel the first strip fromthe middle release liner(1) counterclockwise,starting at the top rightof the enclosure. Peel thesecond strip (2) clockwise,starting at the top right ofthe enclosure. Peel the thirdstrip (3) clockwise, startingat the bottom left of theenclosure.20. Inspect the display adhesive to ensure that it’s in the correct position and not damaged or wrinkled. Ifthe adhesive is damaged, remove it and apply replacement adhesive.21. Repeat step 3 to ensure that the TrueDepth camera is in the correct position. Then continue tostep 22.Inspect the enclosure for loose or extra screws and small parts, which can damage the battery andcause safety issues.WarningMiddle release liner
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 47© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.22. Pull the tabs on the suctioncups to release them fromthe display. Tilt downthe display to rest on theenclosure.Display I Reassembly23. Remove the suction cups from the repair tray.
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 48© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Ensure that the flexcables aren’t trappedbetween the display andthe enclosure. Feel theedges of the display forvariations or gaps. If thedisplay isn’t flush, repeatall removal steps andcheck the flex cables fordamage. Then repeatreassembly steps 1through 24.CautionEdges in correct positionRaised edgesDisplay I Reassembly24. Press all four corners ofthe display simultaneously.Then press along the edgesof the display until you heara click and the display isflush with the enclosure.
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 49© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Display I Reassembly25. Position the repair tray withthe iPhone in the displaypress. Pull down the leveruntil the display press locks.
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iPhone 12 mini073-00290-A | 50© 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.Display I Reassembly26. Wait until the timer on thedisplay press beeps. Pulldown the lever (1) and pullout the release knob (2).Then lift the lever (3).27. Remove the repair tray from the display press.
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Is there a manual for iPhone 12 mini? ›Yes, the manual of the Apple iPhone 12 Mini is available in English .
Is there a manual for iPhone 12? ›This user manual will show you all the features and settings of the new iPhone 12 to help you master how to use your iPhone with all the newly introduced features.
Where is the iPhone user manual? ›But Apple recommends that you instead open the Apple Books Store and search for "iPhone User Guide," in order to always find the most recent edition. Apple makes that recommendation in its iPhone User Guide's user guide. There's an Apple support document that explains each of the places you can get the user guide from.