Recent teardown analysis of the standard iPhone 17, conducted by Zack from JerryRigEverything, provides detailed insights into the device’s internal architecture and component accessibility. This complements earlier teardowns of the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro, offering a comprehensive view of the entire iPhone 17 series.
The teardown process commences with the removal of two pentalobe screws located at the base of the device. Apple sells these screws for $0.18 each.
Apple iPhone 17
For battery replacement, the process involves applying heat to the rear glass panel. This facilitates the opening of the device, akin to a book. Further disassembly requires removing a series of screws, thus fully separating the back panel.
Apple has released official repair part pricing for the iPhone 17. The replacement cost for the back glass panel is $159. A replacement battery is priced at $99; however, this is reduced to $51 if the original battery is returned to Apple. A screen replacement is available for $329. Additional component costs include $199 for the front-facing camera and Face ID sensor, $169 for the dual rear cameras, $67 for the earpiece and 5G mmWave antenna, and $67.08 for the Taptic Engine.
