Repair parts iPhone 6

The 4.7-inch Apple iPhone 6 still comes into repair shops mainly for front panel or battery replacements. In this category, you’ll find compatible components and accessories: two screen options in White or Black, an 1810 mAh battery, a tempered glass protector and a Lightning cable. Before placing your order, check the model code, as the iPhone 6 is often confused with the 6 Plus and the 6s.

Apple iPhone 6: only for model codes A1549, A1586 and A1589

Apple assigns three model numbers to the iPhone 6: A1549, A1586 and A1589, which corresponds to the China Mobile variant. The codes A1522, A1524 and A1593 belong to the iPhone 6 Plus, with its 5.5-inch screen, and its components are not compatible with this model, even though they’re from the same generation.

On the iPhone 6, the model number is engraved near the bottom of the rear cover. If it’s hard to read, go to Settings > General > About and tap the part number shown next to Model: you’ll see the code beginning with A.

The most common mistake is confusing it with the iPhone 6s (A1633, A1688 and A1700), which has the same external dimensions. Its front panel incorporates the 3D Touch layer and uses different connectors, so iPhone 6 and 6s screens are not interchangeable.

Touch ID will still work on the iPhone 6 if you transfer the original home button

The iPhone 6 has a 4.7-inch, 1334 x 750-pixel Retina HD LCD (326 ppi). It doesn’t have 3D Touch or True Tone, so no replacement part will make you lose these features. However, the home button is affected by any screen replacement, because its Touch ID sensor is paired with the logic board. If you transfer the original button to the new screen, fingerprint recognition will continue to work. If you replace the button, Touch ID will be disabled and only Apple can pair it again.

Easy installation: complete iPhone 6 front panel in white or black

The complete iPhone 6 screen with LCD and touchscreen comes with both layers already joined. You only need to transfer the components from the old front panel, the most important of which is the home button. We currently offer it in Premium quality, compatible with Apple iPhone 6 and mid-priced on the market, in White and Black. Choose the colour of your device’s original front panel so it matches the button and the rest of the finish.

For repair shops with a laminator: iPhone 6 touchscreen in white or black

The iPhone 6 touchscreen in white or black is designed for those who are keeping the device’s LCD and replacing only the top layer. On the iPhone 6, this layer is bonded to the LCD. To separate and bond it again, you’ll need separation and lamination equipment with OCA adhesive. This is the option requiring the least material for repair shops refurbishing front panels. If you’re repairing just one phone and don’t have this equipment, the complete front panel is a better fit. Check the product details to see which layers are included before placing your order.

The iPhone 6 uses an 1810 mAh battery and doesn’t show a non-genuine part warning

The original iPhone 6 battery has a capacity of 1810 mAh, 3.82 V and 6.91 Wh. It’s secured to the chassis with adhesive strips with pull tabs, rather than rigid glue, so it can be removed without prying against the cell. Once removed, the strips stretch and can’t be reused: have new ones ready for installation.

The 1810 mAh battery for iPhone 6 has the same rated capacity as the original. We currently supply it in OEM quality. In terms of software, the iPhone 6 has the Battery Health section from iOS 11.3 onwards. However, Apple only displays the unverified battery warning on the iPhone XS, XR and later models, so it won’t appear on the iPhone 6 after replacement.

Apple iPhone 6 protector and cable also compatible with the 6s

The iPhone 6 and 6s don’t share a screen, but both have a 4.7-inch front panel with identical external dimensions. That’s why the tempered glass screen protector for iPhone 6 and 6S is designed for both. It’s the most affordable item in this category and is best fitted straight after installing a new front panel, while the glass is clean.

For charging and data transfer, the iPhone 6 uses a Lightning connector. The compatible 8-pin to USB Lightning cable also works with iPads and iPhones that have the same port. It’s useful in the repair shop for checking that the phone charges and is recognised by a computer after replacing the battery or screen.

Error 53, grey bar and other common questions about the iPhone 6

Can I install an iPhone 6s screen on an iPhone 6?

No. The 6s front panel incorporates the 3D Touch layer, uses different connectors for the LCD and touchscreen, and has a differently mounted home button. Even though the external dimensions are identical, always order a screen designed for iPhone 6.

What was Error 53, and could it affect me if I replace the home button?

In early 2016, several iPhone 6 devices with home buttons replaced outside Apple were locked with Error 53 when updating iOS. Apple fixed this with iOS 9.2.1: since then, the phone will turn on, but Touch ID remains disabled if the sensor isn’t the original one. If you replace only the screen and keep the factory-fitted button, the error won’t occur.

My iPhone 6 has a flickering grey bar and the touchscreen isn’t working properly: will a new screen fix it?

In most cases, no. This fault is known as touch disease. It’s caused by the two touchscreen controller chips on the logic board, not the front panel, and mainly affects the 6 Plus, although some iPhone 6 devices are affected too. If the bar reappears with a test screen, the problem is with the logic board.

Will I be able to check battery health after replacing the battery?

The iPhone 6 has the Battery Health section from iOS 11.3 onwards. As Apple reserves the unverified battery warning for the iPhone XS and later models, this device won’t display that message after replacement.