Replacing vibrating motors (Taptic) in the iPhone 7 Plus

Vibration motor iPhone 7 Plus: repair in 15 minutes at ICOOLA

As soon as the production of iPhones became massive, and their cost became more affordable, mobile gadgets changed their status, moving from the category of luxury to the category of everyday necessities. Today, the compact and multifunctional iPhone 7 Plus is owned by many who, to one degree or another, intend to communicate with society. We are no longer surprised by the wide capabilities of the "pocket" computer, and whenever an event occurs that requires our attention, the smartphone invitingly shakes in the hand, pocket or purse thanks to the convenient vibration alert function.

We are so accustomed to this persistent signal, which only we can hear, that its breakdown is unsettling. If your phone has ceased to give tactile signs of life, then contacting the specialists of the ICOOLA service center, you will get an excellent opportunity to return the lost function.

How vibration works in iPhone 7 Plus

At the turn of the past and present centuries, manufacturers began to use vibration in mobile phones. Often, vibration devices became part of the audio system, sounding the lower tones, and vice versa, some speakers were so powerful that they produced vibrations of the desired frequency. In the future, vibration motors were developed, which continue to be improved.

The Taptic Engine is a tactile engine in the iPhone 7 Plus. It is installed in Apple gadgets and until recently was an electric motor with an eccentric, which, upon receiving a command from the processor, was started, and the rotating part created vibrations. The new unit in the iPhone 7 Plus uses a slightly different principle - electromagnetic induction.

In modern smartphones, the vibration block is responsible for:

• feedback when touching the display;
• providing a silent mode of the phone.

It is used as a tactile sensor for the Home button.

Depending on the intensity of operation, the module emits up to several hundreds, or even thousands of vibration signals, so it is not surprising that it breaks down relatively quickly and requires replacement.

Features of Taptic Engine

The Apple concern is sensitive to its reputation, therefore, if a defect is found in any batch, a total replacement of the entire gadgets is carried out. But in the event of a defect arising during operation, the procedure for its restoration and return to the owner can take months. This fact provokes some users to take fatal steps to disassemble themselves and try to find out "what's wrong with the vibration?" In the meantime, it is enough to hand your iPhone 7 Plus into the hands of the ICOOLA service masters, and we will return it to you in good condition within half an hour.

To warn you against mistakes, note that to provide access to the Taptic Engine installation site, you will need to disassemble the case, and this requires a special tool:

• a set of screwdrivers for precision work;
• sucker;
• mediators;
• shoulder blades;
• tweezers.

There are several more points that must be taken into account when carrying out work to replace the vibration unit.

Replacement of Taptic Engine

As you know, the presence of a tool does not guarantee the success of the repair, therefore it is important that your iPhone falls into the hands of at least an experienced craftsman, who will perform all the manipulations with knowledge of the matter, accurately and correctly. The algorithm for such a repair is as follows:

1. The phone turns off, a special pin is pulled out of it and a tray with a SIM card is taken out.
2. A special screwdriver unscrews two fixing screws on the lower edge of the smartphone case.
3. A suction cup is attached to the bottom of the screen.
4. Slightly pulling the display towards you and down, a pick is inserted into the gap between the body and the front panel.
5. The mediator is pulled along the perimeter of the display fixing to the case and the phone is opened. At this point, it is important not to damage the waterproofing and the cables connecting the screen to the battery and the motherboard.
6. Having opened the smartphone like a book, you will get access to the vibration unit fixed at the bottom of the case, but to avoid damage during operation, you need to remove the protective plates from the cables, disconnect the connectors and set the screen aside.
7. Finding the module is quite simple - it is located directly under the battery. It is fixed with three screws, and is connected to the circuit with a ribbon cable.
8. To dismantle the defective module, unscrew the screws, disconnect the loop.
9. A new part is installed in place, assembly is carried out in the reverse order.

Do not forget with the help of a self-adhesive gasket to restore the sealing of the case, if it was damaged during opening, after removing the remnants of the old one, and cleaning the seat.

Price of services and advantages of ICOOLA SC

The cost of replacing the Taptic Engine block on the iPhone 7 Plus consists of two components: a new block and a wizard. ICOOLA always stocks the required replacement parts. We monitor the quality of the spare parts supplied to us, working only with trusted suppliers, therefore we offer parts at favorable prices, and, consequently, the total cost of repairs will be beneficial, and the repair itself is expedient.

The advantages of cooperation with our company include the following factors:

• highly qualified specialists;
• free diagnostics, even if the client refuses to repair the iPhone 7 Plus;
• affordable favorable prices;
• prompt execution of repairs;
• use of original spare parts;
• equipping with specialized equipment and tools for servicing Apple devices;
• 1 year warranty for parts and labor;
• providing information and advice;
• work throughout Ukraine with delivery by "Nova Poshta".

As you can see, there are enough arguments in favor of cooperation with our service center, and all of them together give a real feeling of comfort in service, and the efficiency of work is confirmed by warranty obligations.