How to 'repair' iPhone SE Lightning Connector
Tools
These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.
Wallpapers
Check out our iPhone SE teardown wallpapers! Choose from iFixit or Creative Electron (X-ray) versions.
Background and Identification
The iPhone SE (1st Generation), released on March 31, 2016, is Apple's successor to the iPhone 5S as a low-cost alternative to their flagship iPhone 6S/6S Plus lineup. Like the iPhone 5S, the SE features a 4-inch, 1130-by-640 Retina display and TouchID sensor in the exact same form factor. Internally, the SE has the same A9 processor and 12-megapixel iSight camera as the 6S/6S Plus, but lacks a 3D touch display. Storage options include 16 or 64 GB flash memory, but later on in 2017, iPhone SE phones would come equip with 32 or 128 GB flash memory and color options include Silver, Space Grey, Gold, and Rose Gold. This iPhone SE is distinguished from the 5S by the SE label printed on the rear case, as well as its matte chamfered edges, and the model number: A1662 or A1723 printed on the rear case.
The most often replaced iPhone SE (1st Gen) parts include the battery, screen, and home button assembly.
Technical Specifications
Operating System: iOS 9.3 - iOS 15.7.2
Platform
- CPU : A9 chip with 64‑bit architecture
- MPU : Embedded M9 motion coprocessor
- Storage : 16, 32, 64, 128 GB storage options
Display
- Retina display
- 4‑inch (diagonal) LED‑backlit widescreen Multi‑Touch display
- 1136‑by‑640‑pixel resolution at 326 ppi
- 800:1 contrast ratio (typical)
- 500 cd/m2 max brightness (typical)
- Full sRGB standard
- Fingerprint‑resistant oleophobic coating
Cameras
- Main Camera
- 12‑megapixel iSight camera with 1.22µ pixels
- Live Photos
- Autofocus with Focus Pixels
- ƒ/2.2 aperture
- 4K video recording (3840 by 2160) at 30 fps
- 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps
- 720p HD video recording at 30 fps
* Front-Facing Camera
- 1.2‑megapixel photos
- 720p HD video recording
- Retina Flash
- ƒ/2.4 aperture
Sensors
- TouchID fingerprint sensor for user authentication and Apple Pay
- Location
- Assisted GPS and GLONASS
- Digital compass
- iBeacon microlocation
- Three‑axis gyro
- Accelerometer
- Proximity sensor
- Ambient light sensor
Ports and Connectivity
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Lightning connector
- LTE
- Wi-Fi
- NFC
Dimensions
- Size: 4.87 (H) x 2.31 (W) x 0.30 (D) inches
- Weight: 3.99 ounces (113 grams)
Colors: Silver, Space Grey, Gold, or Rose Gold
Troubleshooting
- Diagnose any issues you may be having with your iPhone SE using our iPhone SE Troubleshooting Guide.
- Diagnose and repair screen backlight issues with our iDevice Backlight Troubleshooting Page.
Additional Information
Apple: Official Page
Wikipedia: iPhone SE