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iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement

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  1. iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Remove the pentalobe screws: stap 1, afbeelding 1 van 2 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Remove the pentalobe screws: stap 1, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Before you begin, discharge your iPhone battery below 25%. A charged lithium-ion battery can catch fire and/or explode if accidentally punctured.

    • Power off your iPhone before beginning disassembly.

    • Remove the two 6.7 mm-long pentalobe screws at the bottom edge of the iPhone.

    • Opening the iPhone's display will compromise its waterproof seals. Have replacement seals ready before you proceed past this step, or take care to avoid liquid exposure if you reassemble your iPhone without replacing the seals.

  2. iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Mark your opening picks: stap 2, afbeelding 1 van 3 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Mark your opening picks: stap 2, afbeelding 2 van 3 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Mark your opening picks: stap 2, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • If inserted too far, an opening pick can damage your device. Follow this step to mark your pick and prevent damage.

    • Measure 3 mm from the tip and mark the opening pick with a permanent marker.

    • You can also mark the other corners of the pick with different measurements.

    • Alternatively, tape a coin to a pick 3 mm from the tip.

  3. iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Tape over any cracks: stap 3, afbeelding 1 van 3 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Tape over any cracks: stap 3, afbeelding 2 van 3 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Tape over any cracks: stap 3, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • If your iPhone has a cracked screen, keep further breakage contained and prevent bodily harm during your repair by taping over the glass.

    • Lay overlapping strips of clear packing tape over the iPhone's screen until the whole face is covered.

    • Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from any glass shaken free during the repair.

    • If you can't get the suction cup to stick in the next few steps, fold a strong piece of tape (such as duct tape) into a handle and lift the screen with that instead.

    • If all else fails, you can superglue the suction cup to the screen.

  4. iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Anti-Clamp instructions: stap 4, afbeelding 1 van 3 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Anti-Clamp instructions: stap 4, afbeelding 2 van 3 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Anti-Clamp instructions: stap 4, afbeelding 3 van 3
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    • The next three steps demonstrate the Anti-Clamp, a tool we designed to make the opening procedure easier. If you aren't using the Anti-Clamp, skip down three steps for an alternate method.

    • For complete instructions on how to use the Anti-Clamp, check out this guide.

    • Pull the blue handle backwards to unlock the Anti-Clamp's arms.

    • Slide the arms over either the left or right edge of your iPhone.

    • Position the suction cups near the bottom edge of the iPhone—one on the top, and one on the bottom.

    • Squeeze the cups together to apply suction to the desired area.

    • If you find that the surface of your iPhone is too slippery for the Anti-Clamp to hold onto, you can use tape to create a grippier surface.

  5. iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement: stap 5, afbeelding 1 van 3 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement: stap 5, afbeelding 2 van 3 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement: stap 5, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Pull the blue handle forward to lock the arms.

    • Turn the handle clockwise 360 degrees or until the cups start to stretch.

    • Make sure the suction cups remain aligned with each other. If they begin to slip out of alignment, loosen the suction cups slightly and realign the arms.

  6. iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement: stap 6, afbeelding 1 van 3 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement: stap 6, afbeelding 2 van 3 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement: stap 6, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Heat an iOpener and thread it through the arms of the Anti-Clamp.

    • You can also use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate—but extreme heat can damage the display and/or internal battery, so proceed with care.

    • Fold the iOpener so it lays on the bottom edge of the iPhone.

    • Wait one minute to give the adhesive a chance to release and present an opening gap.

    • Insert an opening pick into the gap under the screen and the plastic bezel, not the screen itself.

    • If the Anti-Clamp doesn't create a sufficient gap, apply more heat to the area and rotate the handle a quarter turn.

    • Don't crank more than a quarter turn at a time, and wait one minute between turns. Let the Anti-Clamp and time do the work for you.

    • Skip the next three steps.

  7. iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Heat the lower edge of the phone: stap 7, afbeelding 1 van 1
    • Heating the lower edge of the iPhone helps soften the adhesive securing the display, making it easier to open.

    • Use a hairdryer or heat gun or prepare an iOpener and apply it to the lower edge of the iPhone for about a minute.

  8. iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement: stap 8, afbeelding 1 van 2 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement: stap 8, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • If you're using a single suction handle, apply it to the bottom edge of the phone, while avoiding the curved portion of the glass.

  9. iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Lift the display slightly: stap 9, afbeelding 1 van 3 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Lift the display slightly: stap 9, afbeelding 2 van 3 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Lift the display slightly: stap 9, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Pull up on the suction cup with firm, constant pressure to create a slight gap between the front panel and rear case.

    • Insert an opening pick into the gap under the screen and the plastic bezelnot the screen itself.

    • The watertight adhesive holding the display in place is very strong; creating this initial gap takes a significant amount of force. If you're having a hard time opening a gap, apply more heat, and gently rock the screen up and down to weaken the adhesive until you create enough of a gap to insert your tool.

  10. iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Separate the screen adhesive: stap 10, afbeelding 1 van 3 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Separate the screen adhesive: stap 10, afbeelding 2 van 3 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Separate the screen adhesive: stap 10, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Slide the opening pick around the lower left corner and up the left edge of the iPhone, slicing through the adhesive holding the display in place.

    • Don't insert your pick more than 3 mm, as you may damage internal components.

  11. iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Screen information: stap 11, afbeelding 1 van 1
    • There are delicate cables along the right edge of your iPhone. Don't insert your pick here, as you may damage the cables.

  12. iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement: stap 12, afbeelding 1 van 3 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement: stap 12, afbeelding 2 van 3 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement: stap 12, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Re-insert your pick at the bottom edge of the iPhone, and slide it up the right side to continue separating the adhesive.

    • Don't insert your pick more than 3 mm, as you may damage the display cables.

  13. iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement: stap 13, afbeelding 1 van 3 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement: stap 13, afbeelding 2 van 3 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement: stap 13, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • The top edge of the display is secured with both glue and clips.

    • Gently pull the right edge of the display down slightly (in the direction of the Lightning port).

    • Insert your pick into the top-right corner of the phone.

  14. iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement: stap 14, afbeelding 1 van 2 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement: stap 14, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Continue pulling the display down (toward the Lightning port) as needed in order to make a gap large enough for the pick.

    • Slide the pick to the top left corner and cut any remaining adhesive securing the display.

    • Don't insert your pick more than 3 mm, as you may damage the Face ID sensor array.

  15. iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Remove the suction cup: stap 15, afbeelding 1 van 1
    • Pull the small nub on the suction cup to detach it from the front panel.

  16. iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Open the iPhone: stap 16, afbeelding 1 van 3 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Open the iPhone: stap 16, afbeelding 2 van 3 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Open the iPhone: stap 16, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Open the iPhone by swinging the display up from the left side, like the back cover of a book.

    • Don't try to fully separate the display yet, as several fragile ribbon cables still connect it to the iPhone's logic board.

    • Prop the display up against something sturdy.

    • During reassembly, lay the display in position, align the clips along the top edge, and carefully press the top edge into place before snapping the rest of the display down. If it doesn't click easily into place, check the condition of the clips around the perimeter of the display and make sure they aren't bent.

  17. iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Display Assembly: stap 17, afbeelding 1 van 2 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Display Assembly: stap 17, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • To access the screws in the following step, tilt the display by slightly lifting its lower edge.

    • Be careful not to strain or tear the display cables.

  18. iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Unscrew the battery connector cover: stap 18, afbeelding 1 van 2 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Unscrew the battery connector cover: stap 18, afbeelding 2 van 2
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    • Use a Y000 driver to remove the three 1.1 mm-long screws securing the battery connector bracket.

    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.

    • During reassembly, this is a good point to power on your iPhone and test all functions before you seal the display in place. Be sure to power your iPhone back down completely before you continue working.

  19. iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Remove the battery connector cover: stap 19, afbeelding 1 van 1
    • Remove the bracket.

  20. iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Disconnect the battery: stap 20, afbeelding 1 van 2 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Disconnect the battery: stap 20, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Use a spudger or a clean fingernail to pry the battery connector up from its socket on the logic board.

    • Try not to damage the black silicone seal surrounding this and other board connections. These seals provide extra protection against water and dust intrusion.

    • Bend the connector slightly away from the logic board to prevent it from accidentally contacting the socket.

  21. iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Unscrew the logic board cover screws: stap 21, afbeelding 1 van 2 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Unscrew the logic board cover screws: stap 21, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Use a Y000 driver to remove the five 1.1 mm screws securing the logic board cover bracket.

  22. iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Remove the logic board cover bracket: stap 22, afbeelding 1 van 1
    • Remove the bracket.

  23. iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Disconnect the display: stap 23, afbeelding 1 van 3 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Disconnect the display: stap 23, afbeelding 2 van 3 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Disconnect the display: stap 23, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Use a spudger or a fingernail to disconnect the LCD panel cable connector.

    • Disconnect the digitizer connector next to it.

  24. iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Disconnect the front sensors: stap 24, afbeelding 1 van 2 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Disconnect the front sensors: stap 24, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Use the point of a spudger or a fingernail to disconnect the front panel sensor assembly connector.

  25. iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Remove the display assembly: stap 25, afbeelding 1 van 1
  26. iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Disconnect the Lightning port flex cable: stap 26, afbeelding 1 van 2 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Disconnect the Lightning port flex cable: stap 26, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Use a spudger or a fingernail to pry up and disconnect the flex cable for the Lightning connector assembly.

  27. iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Remove three Phillips screws: stap 27, afbeelding 1 van 3 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Remove three Phillips screws: stap 27, afbeelding 2 van 3 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Remove three Phillips screws: stap 27, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Remove the three Phillips screws surrounding the SIM card reader:

    • One 1.5 mm screw

    • One 1.9 mm screw

    • One 1.6 mm screw securing a grounding bracket

    • Removing the grounding bracket secured by the final screw.

  28. iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Remove the standoff screw: stap 28, afbeelding 1 van 2 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Remove the standoff screw: stap 28, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Use a standoff driver to remove the 3.1 mm screw securing the SIM card reader connector bracket.

    • In a pinch, a small flathead screwdriver will do the job—but use extra caution to ensure it doesn't slip and damage nearby components.

  29. iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Remove the SIM reader's connector bracket: stap 29, afbeelding 1 van 2 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Remove the SIM reader's connector bracket: stap 29, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Remove the SIM reader's connector bracket.

  30. iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Disconnect the SIM card reader: stap 30, afbeelding 1 van 2 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Disconnect the SIM card reader: stap 30, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • While gently lifting the Lightning connector flex cable out of the way, use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the SIM card reader flex cable.

  31. iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Push the SIM eject plunger aside: stap 31, afbeelding 1 van 2 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Push the SIM eject plunger aside: stap 31, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Use the point of a spudger to push the SIM eject plunger out towards the edge of the phone.

  32. iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Remove the SIM reader: stap 32, afbeelding 1 van 3 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Remove the SIM reader: stap 32, afbeelding 2 van 3 iPhone 11 SIM Card Reader Replacement, Remove the SIM reader: stap 32, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Lift the SIM card reader and slide it toward the outside edge of the iPhone.

    • Remove the SIM card reader.

Conclusie

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our iPhone 11 Answers community for help.

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Puedo cambiar una single SIM tray por una dual SIM tray?

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Overth Castellanos - Antwoord

Helpful guide as always! I will note, I get a “SIM Failure” message after completing this repair.. It works properly but the message pops up (multiple times) on a reboot. Potentially a low quality part? I’ve only done this once so I can’t say if this is a common issue.

cheers!

Andrew - Antwoord

Hello,

It could be a low quality part, if you can found, try with a genuine parts, maybe removed from a broken iPhone.

Cheers :)

jacopo -

can I change a single SIM card reader for a dual SIM card reader on my iPhone 11?

josealejandro94 - Antwoord

We haven’t tested this yet (we will!) but internet sources seem to point towards yes!

Arthur Shi -

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