Repair parts iPhone XS

The Ultimate Guide to iPhone XS Spare Parts on iLevante.com

The iPhone XS, released in September 2018, marked a milestone in Apple's mobile phone history. With its elegant stainless steel and glass design, a spectacular 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED screen, and the powerful A12 Bionic chip, it remains a formidable device in the hands of millions of users. However, like any piece of high-tech equipment, it isn't immune to the passage of time and accidents. A drop, the natural wear and tear of the battery, or a failing charging port can diminish your experience.

But don't worry! At iLevante.com, we're your allies in restoring your iPhone XS to its original glory. This article is your definitive guide to understanding each component, diagnosing the most common problems, and finding the exact replacement part you need. Let's dive into the heart of your iPhone XS! 📱✨

The iPhone XS Screen: Your Window to the Digital World

The screen is, without a doubt, the component we interact with the most. The iPhone XS features a Super Retina HD display, a 5.8-inch OLED screen with a 2436x1125 pixel resolution that offers vibrant colours and true blacks. When it breaks, you lose not only aesthetics but also functionality. But did you know you have several options to replace it?

Types of Replacement Screens: Quality for Every Need and Budget

At iLevante.com, we understand that every customer is different. That's why we offer a range of qualities for you to choose the one that best suits you, from the most budget-friendly option to one that rivals the original.

• Soft OLED Screens (Premium Quality): These use a flexible plastic substrate, just like Apple's original screen. This not only allows them to perfectly replicate the vibrancy of colours and contrast but also makes them more durable and resistant to knocks. The fit within the chassis is perfect. This is the recommended option for those seeking an experience identical to the original.
• Hard OLED Screens: These use a rigid glass substrate. They offer the same self-illuminating pixel technology as Soft OLEDs, ensuring deep blacks and excellent colour, but they are slightly more fragile. They are a fantastic alternative, offering superior image quality at a more competitive price than Soft OLEDs.
• INCELL Screens: This is an advanced LCD technology. While they don't achieve the pure blacks of an OLED (as they require a backlight layer), high-quality INCELL screens offer excellent colour reproduction and brightness. They are a very popular option due to their magnificent value for money, being cheaper than OLEDs.
• TFT Screens: This is the most basic and economical option. It's a standard LCD technology. While functional, you will notice differences in thickness (they may protrude slightly from the frame), battery consumption (higher than OLEDs), and colour fidelity, which can be less vibrant.

Basic Screen Replacement Guide

Changing the screen is a delicate but achievable process. Here are the basic steps:

1. Preparation: Switch off the iPhone and remove the two pentalobe screws located on either side of the charging port.
2. Opening: Use a heat gun or hairdryer to soften the perimeter adhesive. With a suction cup, create a small gap at the bottom and use a plastic plectrum to cut the adhesive around the entire edge. Open the screen from the left, like a book.
3. Disconnection: Remove the metal plate that protects the connectors. VERY IMPORTANT! Disconnect the battery connector first to avoid short circuits. Then, disconnect the three flex cables for the screen.
4. Transferring Components: With extreme care, remove the earpiece speaker and front sensor assembly from your old screen and mount it onto the new one. ⚠️ This step is critical: if you damage this component, Face ID will stop working forever.
5. Reassembly: Connect the cables of the new screen, reconnect the battery, apply a new sealing adhesive (available at iLevante.com) to maintain splash resistance, close the phone, and screw in the two pentalobe screws.

Uninterrupted Power: All About the iPhone XS Battery

A battery that drains quickly is one of the most frustrating problems. The iPhone XS has a single-cell 2658 mAh (10.13 Wh) Lithium-Ion battery with a unique L-shaped design, optimised for the device's internal space.

Diagnosing a Faulty Battery: When Is It Time for a Change?

Your iPhone gives you clear clues. It's time for a change if:

• The "Battery Health" in Settings > Battery is below 80%.
• You experience unexpected shutdowns, even with 20-40% charge remaining.
• You notice the phone's performance has decreased. iOS throttles the processor speed to protect a degraded battery.
• Simply, the battery life doesn't get you through the day with normal use.

The Mystery of OEM Batteries: Original Quality Without the Logo

In the spare parts market, you'll see the term "OEM" (Original Equipment Manufacturer). It's important to understand what this means to make a safe decision. Unreliable sellers use this term to sell low-quality imitations. At iLevante.com, transparency is our priority.

An OEM-quality battery that you'll find in our catalogue is a part manufactured to the same quality, material, and safety standards as the original Apple battery. They often come from the same production lines. The only difference is that, for legal reasons, they cannot carry the Apple logo. By choosing an OEM battery from iLevante, you ensure performance and safety equivalent to the original, without paying the brand premium and avoiding the risks of uncertified batteries.

Essential Battery Replacement Guide

The process is similar to changing the screen, but requires removing a few additional components.

1. Follow steps 1, 2, and 3 of the screen guide to open the device and disconnect the battery.
2. Remove Lower Components: You will need to remove the bottom loudspeaker and the Taptic Engine (vibration motor), which are located underneath the battery, to access the adhesive strips.
3. Extract the Battery: Locate the black tabs of the four adhesive strips that secure the battery. Pull them slowly, steadily, and at a low angle. If a strip breaks, do not pry with sharp metal objects to avoid puncturing the battery. Use a wide plastic pick and a little isopropyl alcohol to carefully dissolve the adhesive.
4. Installation: Place the new adhesive strips on the new battery, install it in the chassis, and reassemble all components in reverse order.

Catalogue of Solutions: The Most In-Demand Spare Parts for iPhone XS

Besides screens and batteries, there are other components that often need replacing. At iLevante.com, we have everything you need.

Back Covers: Aesthetics and Functionality

A knock to the back can shatter the glass, affecting not only the aesthetics but also wireless charging. We offer replacement covers in the three original colours: Space Grey, Silver, and Gold. We recommend our covers with a "Big Hole". These have a larger camera opening, allowing you to install them without having to remove the complex rear camera module—a huge advantage for a DIY repair!.

Analysis of Key Components: Our Top 5

1. Bottom Pentalobe Screws: These are the two security screws that flank the Lightning port. They are easily lost and are essential for closing the phone. You will need a special Pentalobe PL1 screwdriver. We have them available in Black, Silver, and Gold to match your chassis.
2. Front Camera with IR (TrueDepth): This is not a simple sensor. It's the complex module that houses the selfie camera, dot projector, and infrared camera—the heart of Face ID.
   ⚠️ ATTENTION, EXPERT TECHNICIANS! ⚠️ Replacing this module will restore the selfie camera's function, but it will permanently disable Face ID. This is not a defect in the part, but a security measure by Apple that cryptographically "marries" the original sensor to the phone's logic board. The only way to preserve Face ID is through an official Apple repair or by transplanting the original components via micro-soldering by a highly specialised technician. At iLevante, we tell you this with complete honesty.
3. Dual Rear Camera: The 12+12 MP module that captures your best moments. If your photos are blurry, have spots, or the camera app won't open, you may need a replacement. Although it is not paired like Face ID, using a high-quality replacement like ours is crucial for maintaining image quality, focus, and compatibility with future iOS updates.
4. Charging Port (Lightning Connector): If your iPhone XS won't charge, won't sync with a computer, or the main microphone fails during calls, this replacement part is the solution. It is a complex assembly that includes the connector itself, the main microphone, and antennas. It is available in Space Grey, Silver, and Gold. Its replacement is an advanced procedure and requires dismantling almost the entire phone.
5. Touch Screen FPC Connector: This is a micro-soldering component for the logic board. If the screen works but the touch function is unresponsive, and you have already tried another screen, the fault may lie with this connector. We include it to show that our catalogue also caters to repair shops and professional technicians looking for specific components for board-level repairs.

Beyond the Obvious: Other Spare Parts for a Complete Restoration

For a comprehensive repair, you might need one of these parts:

• Taptic Engine: The motor that produces vibrations and haptic feedback. If your mobile has stopped vibrating, this is the culprit.
• Earpiece Speaker and Loudspeaker: To fix audio problems during calls or when playing music and videos.
• SIM Tray: A small but vital part, easy to lose. Available in Space Grey, Silver, and Gold.
• Flex Cables (Volume, Power): If the physical buttons have stopped responding, replacing the internal flex cable will solve the problem.
• Antenna FPC Connector to Logic Board (J-UAT1): Another component for expert technicians. This 14-pin connector is crucial for cellular and WiFi connectivity. A fault here can cause persistent signal problems.

Expert Diagnosis: Software or Hardware Fault?

Sometimes, a problem that seems like hardware has a software solution. Before buying a spare part, try these steps. At iLevante.com, we want you to solve your problem, not spend money unnecessarily. This honesty is our commitment.

"Ghost Touch": Haunted Screen or Software Glitch?

Symptom: The screen acts on its own, opening apps or typing without you touching it.

Software Diagnosis (Try this first):

• Restart the iPhone: A simple restart can fix temporary glitches.
• Clean the screen: Dirt or moisture can interfere with the digitiser.
• Remove the case and screen protector: Sometimes, a poorly installed protector or a case pressing on the edges can be the cause.

Hardware Diagnosis: If none of the above works, the screen's digitiser is damaged. The only solution is a screen replacement.

Accelerated Battery Drain: iOS's Fault or the Battery's?

Symptom: The battery drains much faster than normal, especially after an update.

Software Diagnosis (Try this first):

• Be patient: After a major iOS update, the phone performs background indexing tasks that consume a lot of power. Apple recommends waiting a couple of days for everything to stabilise.
• Check usage: Go to Settings > Battery and check if any app is consuming more than usual in the background.

Hardware Diagnosis: If the problem persists after a few days and the "Battery Health" is below 80%, it's time for a battery replacement.

The Infinite Reboot Loop (Boot Loop): Corrupt System or Dead Logic Board?

Symptom: The phone shows the Apple logo, turns off, and starts again, without ever fully booting up.

Software Diagnosis (Try this first):

• Forced Restart: Quickly press and release the volume up button, quickly press and release the volume down button, then press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears.
• Recovery Mode: Connect the iPhone to a computer with iTunes or Finder. When given the option, choose "Update". This will reinstall iOS without erasing your data. If it fails, the "Restore" option will erase everything but may solve the problem.

Hardware Diagnosis: If the restore process gives a specific error, or the phone has suffered water damage, the problem could be more serious (logic board, battery). In that case, the repair is more complex.

Your iPhone XS, Better Than New, Thanks to You and iLevante.com

Congratulations! 🥳 Now you not only know your iPhone XS inside and out, but you also have the knowledge to diagnose its problems and choose the perfect spare part. Repairing it is a rewarding, sustainable, and above all, smart experience.

It's time to take action. Explore our full catalogue of spare parts and tools for the iPhone XS on iLevante.com. Every part you need to bring your device back to life is just a click away, with the guarantee of quality and support from experts who truly care about your success. Happy repairing!