Summary
This iPhone 14 Plus has a repairability score of 6 out of 10. The teardown process requires the removal of several screws and the application of heat to loosen adhesive. The battery main board and flex cables are all accessible and can be removed with the right tools. The rubber gaskets and graphite film help to transfer heat and protect components. The SIM slot if present must be removed first.
Disassembly
| Positive | Negative |
|---|---|
| Pull tabs are provided to remove the Battery. | Adhesive used for the Back cover. |
| Screen cable and the Screen can be removed without removing too many components. | Alcohol needed to dissolve the strong adhesive used for the Battery. |
| Adhesive used for the Battery. | |
| Several components needs to disassembled to access the Battery. | |
| Special tools needed for the screws. | |
| Several metal plates needs to be removed to access the cables. | |
| Parts can only be replaced by Apple service center since they are software locked to the phone. |