iPhone repair is an important part of keeping your device running smoothly for longer period. But it can be a daunting task to try and fix an iPhone when it has broken or damaged. However, if you have the proper tools and knowledge, you can complete this task flawlessly.
In this article, we will discuss what types of necessary tools and supplies are necessary for a successful iPhone repair based on our many years of experience. We will also discuss how to select the right equipment for your needs.
Phone Parts Replacement or Changing
At least 50% of the phone repair requirments are screen / battery / charging port/ speaker replacement.
So the very basic skill that you need to handle is disassmble the phone without cause extra damage, then get the damaged part replaced with a new one.
Tools Required
- Screwdriver
- Heating Pad
- Phone Opener & Clamp Fixture
- Suction Cup
- Triangle Pry Piece
- Pry Bar
- Magnetic Screw Mat
- Storage Box

Inspection and Measurement
Some issues are caused by the motherboard, then we should take out the motherboard and do some inspection and measurement. Below are the tools you may need
- Trinocular Microscope
- DC Power Supply
- DC Power Cable
- Thermal Camera
- Digital Multimeter
- iBridge
- Motherboard Test Fixture
- USB Lighting Cable

Equipment and Tools for Soldering
After the careful inspection by microscope, DC power supply machine, thermal camera, multimeter etc., when we find the problem, we’ll need replace the defective components or chips. Below are the tools and consumbles that required for the desolder and solder process.
- Desoldering Platform
- Hot Air Gun
- Iron Station
- Reballing Stencil
- Tweezers
- Solder Flux
- Solder Paste
- Tin Scraping Knife

- Cutting Nipper
- Solder Wire
- Rosin
- Varnished Jumper Wire
- Solder Wick
- PCB Cleaner and Brush
- UV Curing Lamp
- UV Mask
- Heat Resistant Tape

- Side Glue Clean Knife
- Underfill Clean Knife
- IC Chip Removal Blade
- Repair Blade Set
- Anti-static Glass Wiper
- Practical Board
- PCB Holder
Programmers
Programmers are also important for some repair application scenarios, like upgrade the NAND, EEPROM Reader, Face ID repair, True Tone recovery, battery info. modification, etc. Below are some most common used programmers for your reference.
- NAND Programmer
- EEPROM Reader
- Multifunctional Programmer (Battery data; Face ID; True Tone)

With the above recommended equipment, tools and consumables you can fix both the parts replacement and motherboard chip level issues.
And if you not only need the hardware, but also need some training to improve your troubleshooting logic, you can join REWA Academy to learn the details.
FAQ
What tools do I need to repair an iPhone?
The article mentioned tools and consumables are tested and seleced by REWA repair technician, you can purchase directly from us or source from the internet. If you need a list, also feel free to contact us, we’ll send to you via email.
Is that difficult to learn how to repair iPhone? And how about Android Phone, iPad, MacBook Repair?
There’s nothing difficult for one who set his mind to it!
What tools do I need to repair an iPhone?
There’s nothing difficult for one who set his mind to it!
Should I purchase the same tools as you recommended?
The tools are only recommended for your reference. It is absolutely possible to purchase different tools based on your preferences and requests. Additionally, some tools may need to be upgraded in the future in order to accommodate new repair requests.
REWA provide both online and on-site training. Based on your requirement, you can learn the theory from REWA Academy first, and if you are interested to learn from us face to face, feel free to contact us via Email academy@rewa.tech to know more about on-site training.