How to replace a broken vibration motor in an iPhone 5s<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><a href='
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http://www.imore.com/iphone-5s" title="iPhone 5s reviews, apps, cases, help, and how-to">iPhone 5s[/url] no longer vibrates when it rings or when you receive any other kind of notification, it's possible that the vibrator assembly itself has either burnt out or is defective. In some cases, users have reported that the strength of the vibration diminishes over time. If any of these issues sound like something you're experience, a <a href="
http://www.imore.com/iphone-repair" title="Everything you need to know to fix your own iPhone">DIY repair[/url] to fix it on your own is always an option. So if you aren't covered by warranty and didn't opt for AppleCare, follow along and we'll walk you through fixing an iPhone 5s vibration assembly on your own.</p> <!--break--> <h2>What you need to DIY replace an iPhone 5s vibrator assembly</h2> <p>You'll need some tools and parts in order to repair your iPhone 5s. If you're in the United States or Canada, we highly recommend checking out
eTech Parts as we've had lots of good experiences with them and know their customer service is out of this world. All the links below will route you to the direct item on eTech's site.</p> <ul><li>Replacement iPhone 5s vibrator assembly -
Buy now</li> <li>Suction cup -
Buy now</li> <li>5-point security screwdriver -
Buy now</li> <li>Standard #000 Phillips screwdriver -
Buy now</li> <li>Spudger tool -
Buy now</li> <li>Razor blade -
Buy Now</li> <li>iSesamo Opening tool (not necessary but awesome for prying up cables and getting under adhesive) -
Buy Now</li> </ul><h2>1. Power off your iPhone 5s</h2> <p><a href='
http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5s' title="How to replace a broken vibration motor in an iPhone 5s"><img src='
http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2013/10/iphone_5s_slide_power_off_hero.jpg?itok=fPxuBnq3' />[/url]</p> <p>Before performing any repair on any device, always remember to power it off. Simply hold down on the <strong>Power button</strong> until you see <strong>Slide to Power off</strong>. One you're sure your iPhone 5s is turned off, proceed to the next section.</p> <h2>2. Remove the two security screws on both sides of the dock connector</h2> <p><a href='
http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5s' title="How to replace a broken vibration motor in an iPhone 5s"><img src='
http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2013/10/iphone_5s_dock_screws_hero_1.jpg?itok=b6xMqBBA' />[/url]</p> <p>There are two security screws that secure the screen to the frame and they sit on each side of the dock connector. Use your <strong>5-point security screwdriver</strong> to remove them. They are both the same size so it's okay if you mix them up.</p> <h2>3. Remove the display assembly</h2> <ol><li>Place your <strong>suction cup</strong> slightly above the <strong>Home button</strong> assembly and secure it to the screen. <a href='
http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5s' title="How to replace a broken vibration motor in an iPhone 5s"><img src='
http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2013/10/iphone_5s_suction_cup_hero_2.jpg?itok=pYCs76GE' />[/url]</li> <li>Holding the iPhone in place with one hand, gently pull upwards on the suction cup until you free the bottom of the screen but do <strong>NOT</strong> pull up all the way at this point as a cable running to the <strong>Touch ID sensor</strong> is still connected. You only want to separate the screen about an inch at this point. <a href='
http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5s' title="How to replace a broken vibration motor in an iPhone 5s"><img src='
http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2013/10/iphone_5s_touch_id_cable_hero_3.jpg?itok=V4N3Iv9K' />[/url]</li> <li>Now that you have a clear view of the cables, use the <strong>pointed edge</strong> of your <strong>spudger tool</strong> in order to carefully remove the <strong>metal shield</strong> covering the <strong>Touch ID cable</strong>. <a href='
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http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2013/10/iphone_5s_touch_id_cable_hero_4.jpg?itok=HiFs9LAp' />[/url]</li> <li>Make sure you don't lose the metal guard that covers the Touch ID connector. <a href='
http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5s' title="How to replace a broken vibration motor in an iPhone 5s"><img src='
http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2013/10/iphone_5s_touch_id_cable_shield_5.jpg?itok=t4EJTUiG' />[/url]</li> <li>Again, use the <strong>pointed edge</strong> of your <strong>spudger tool</strong> in order to <strong>disconnect Touch ID</strong>. <a href='
http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5s' title="How to replace a broken vibration motor in an iPhone 5s"><img src='
http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2013/10/iphone_5s_touch_id_cable_disconnected_hero_6.jpg?itok=7IE6o8DV' />[/url]</li> <li>You can now safely swing the display up more in order to see where it is connected to the board. </li> <li>Remove the <strong>four screws</strong> holding down the shield that covers the display cables. To do this, use your <strong>#000 screwdriver</strong>. <a href='
http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5s' title="How to replace a broken vibration motor in an iPhone 5s"><img src='
http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2013/10/iphone_5s_display_shield_hero_7.jpg?itok=3D_zTVBw' />[/url]</li> <li>Once all four screws are removed, carefully remove the shield and set it aside. <a href='
http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5s' title="How to replace a broken vibration motor in an iPhone 5s"><img src='
http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2013/10/iphone_5s_display_shield_removed_hero_9.jpg?itok=r8JXvKDe' />[/url]</li> <li>Now use your <strong>spudger tool</strong> in order to remove the <strong>three cables</strong> shown in the image below. <a href='
http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5s' title="How to replace a broken vibration motor in an iPhone 5s"><img src='
http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2013/10/iphone_5s_display_cables_hero_10.jpg?itok=bGUwFjje' />[/url]</li> <li>The display assembly should now be free from the body of the phone. Go ahead and set the display assembly aside. <a href='
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http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2013/10/iphone_5s_display_detached_hero_11.jpg?itok=8wzmqKUD' />[/url]</li> </ol><p>
Note: We used the suction cup method here but note that if you can't get a firm grip with a suction cup, you can use a razor blade or the iSesamo opening tool. Carefully work your way around the bottom of the phone between the frame and display assembly with a <strong>razor blade</strong> or the <strong>iSesamo Opening Tool</strong> until you can gently pry up using the flat end of your <strong>spudger tool</strong>. We recommend using plastic razor blades if you can find them since they won't cause damage to the finish of the iPhone's frame.</p> <h2>4. Disconnect the battery</h2> <ol><li>Remove the <strong>two screws</strong> holding down the battery cable using your <strong>#000 Phillips screwdriver</strong>. <a href='
http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5s' title="How to replace a broken vibration motor in an iPhone 5s"><img src='
http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_blw/public/field/image/2014/08/iphone_5s_battery_removal_step_1_hero.jpg?itok=3iClixwc' />[/url]</li> <li>Gently lift the <strong>battery shield</strong> out of your iPhone 5s and carefully set it aside. <a href='
http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5s' title="How to replace a broken vibration motor in an iPhone 5s"><img src='
http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/field/image/2014/08/iphone_5s_battery_removal_step_2_hero.jpg?itok=_hSbrQr4' />[/url]</li> <li>Use your <strong>spudger tool</strong> to carefully pry up the <strong>battery cable</strong>. <a href='
http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5s' title="How to replace a broken vibration motor in an iPhone 5s"><img src='
http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_blw/public/field/image/2014/08/iphone_5s_battery_removal_step_3_hero.jpg?itok=1h0A8TaW' />[/url]</li> </ol><p>This is as far as you need to go. It isn't necessary to completely remove the battery, but it's always a good idea to disconnect it before replacing any components.</p> <h2>5. Replace the vibrator assembly</h2> <ol><li>Remove the <strong>two screws</strong> shown in the photo below using your <strong>#000 Phillips screwdriver</strong>. <a href='
http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5s' title="How to replace a broken vibration motor in an iPhone 5s"><img src='
http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/field/image/2014/09/iphone_5s_vibrator_removal_1.jpg?itok=P0fDqOUi' />[/url]</li> <li>Carefully use <strong>tweezers</strong> or your fingers to remove the <strong>bracket</strong> covering the vibrator motor. <a href='
http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5s' title="How to replace a broken vibration motor in an iPhone 5s"><img src='
http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/field/image/2014/09/iphone_5s_vibrator_removal_2.jpg?itok=qsFs514u' />[/url]</li> <li>Remove the <strong>one screw</strong> in the top casing that's holding the <strong>vibrator assembly</strong> in place using your <strong>#000 Phillips screwdriver</strong>. <a href='
http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5s' title="How to replace a broken vibration motor in an iPhone 5s"><img src='
http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/field/image/2014/09/iphone_5s_vibrator_removal_3.jpg?itok=NoZSOMS6' />[/url]</li> <li>Carefully lift out the old vibrator assembly and replace it with the new one. <a href='
http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5s' title="How to replace a broken vibration motor in an iPhone 5s"><img src='
http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/field/image/2014/09/iphone_5s_vibrator_removal_4.jpg?itok=Gd_jCQVw' />[/url]</li> <li>Make note of the <strong>contacts on the logic board</strong> as you'll need to make sure the vibrator assembly is correctly lined up with them. <a href='
http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5s' title="How to replace a broken vibration motor in an iPhone 5s"><img src='
http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/field/image/2014/09/iphone_5s_vibrator_removal_5.jpg?itok=oHjZkz8L' />[/url]</li> <li>Replace the <strong>one screw</strong> holding the vibrator assembly to the top of the casing. Don't screw it in all the way just yet. <a href='
http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5s' title="How to replace a broken vibration motor in an iPhone 5s"><img src='
http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/field/image/2014/09/iphone_5s_vibrator_removal_3.jpg?itok=NoZSOMS6' />[/url]</li> <li>Replace the <strong>shield</strong> that sits over the vibrator assembly and the <strong>two screws</strong> that hold it in place. <a href='
http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5s' title="How to replace a broken vibration motor in an iPhone 5s"><img src='
http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/field/image/2014/09/iphone_5s_vibrator_removal_1.jpg?itok=P0fDqOUi' />[/url]</li> <li>Tighten up all the screws, making sure the vibrator assembly is sitting as it should over the contacts. </li> </ol><h2>6. Reconnect the battery</h2> <ol><li>Reconnect the <strong>battery cable</strong> to the logic board. <a href='
http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5s' title="How to replace a broken vibration motor in an iPhone 5s"><img src='
http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_blw/public/field/image/2014/08/iphone_5s_battery_removal_step_3_hero.jpg?itok=1h0A8TaW' />[/url]</li> <li>Replace the <strong>battery shield</strong> and the <strong>two screws</strong> you removed earlier. <a href='
http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5s' title="How to replace a broken vibration motor in an iPhone 5s"><img src='
http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_blw/public/field/image/2014/08/iphone_5s_battery_removal_step_1_hero.jpg?itok=3iClixwc' />[/url]</li> </ol><h2>7. Replace the display assembly</h2> <ol><li>Replace the <strong>three cables</strong> that attach the display assembly to the logic board. <a href='
http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5s' title="How to replace a broken vibration motor in an iPhone 5s"><img src='
http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2013/10/iphone_5s_display_cables_hero_10.jpg?itok=bGUwFjje' />[/url]</li> <li>Replace the <strong>display shield</strong> using the <strong>four screws</strong> and your <strong>#000 Phillips screwdriver</strong>. <a href='
http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5s' title="How to replace a broken vibration motor in an iPhone 5s"><img src='
http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2013/10/iphone_5s_display_shield_hero_7.jpg?itok=3D_zTVBw' />[/url]</li> <li>Re-connect the <strong>Touch ID cable</strong> to the logic board. The easiest tool to help you do this is the pointed end of the <strong>spudger tool</strong>. <a href='
http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5s' title="How to replace a broken vibration motor in an iPhone 5s"><img src='
http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2013/10/iphone_5s_touch_id_cable_disconnected_hero_6.jpg?itok=7IE6o8DV' />[/url]</li> <li>Replace the <strong>Touch ID shield</strong> that sits over the cable. <a href='
http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5s' title="How to replace a broken vibration motor in an iPhone 5s"><img src='
http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2013/10/iphone_5s_touch_id_cable_hero_4.jpg?itok=HiFs9LAp' />[/url]</li> <li>Carefully line up the <strong>top of the display</strong> into the top of the frame. </li> <li>Snap down the display until it clicks into place. </li> </ol><p>
If the display doesn't want to go back down, do NOT force it. Instead, be sure that the top is lined up correctly and that you aren't snagging any cables. There should be no resistance when snapping it back into place. If there is, you aren't lining it up correctly.</p> <h2>8. Replace the dock connector screws</h2> <p><a href='
http://www.imore.com/how-replace-broken-vibrator-iphone-5s' title="How to replace a broken vibration motor in an iPhone 5s"><img src='
http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2013/10/iphone_5s_dock_screws_hero_1.jpg?itok=b6xMqBBA' />[/url]</p> <p>Use your <strong>5-point security screwdriver</strong> to replace the <strong>two dock connector screws</strong> that sit on either side of the dock.</p> <h2>9. Test the new vibrator assembly</h2> <p>It's now safe to turn your iPhone 5s back on. If all went well, you should see an Apple logo. Once your iPhone finishes booting up, perform the following steps to verify the vibrator assembly is now working:</p> <ul><li>Toggle your <strong>vibration switch</strong> and make sure you feel a vibration that's strong</li> <li>Place a test call to your iPhone to make sure vibration works as it should</li> <li>Go into Settings and test different vibration patterns under the <strong>Sounds section</strong> to ensure that the vibrator is now accurately producing feedback</li> </ul><p>If all of the above checked out okay, you're good to go!</p> <p>See also:</p> <ul><li>
How to replace a cracked screen on an iPhone 5s</li> <li>
All DIY repair guides</li> </ul></div></div></div><div id="comment-wrapper-nid-26749"></div><img width='1' height='1' src='
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How to replace a broken vibration motor in an iPhone 5s
