iFixit - Answers With Device "iPhone 13 mini"

iPhone 13 mini: Sensor assembly remains in phone

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:33:38 -0700

following the directions, it appears that the sensor assembly should come out of the iPhone 13 mini attached to the screen. However, mine is stuck inside the phone, behind the bezel to which the phone is glued. Is this a slightly different phone model compared to the one in the instructions?

⟐ Commented February 27, 2026 at 17:33 MST

iPhone 13 mini: Likely dead battery, extremely concerned about data loss.

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:26:10 -0700

Recently, I've been having battery issues that were concerning to say the least. For the last two days, I went to charge my iPhone overnight, but when I woke up, I found that the phone hadn't charged at all, and I ended up using an external battery to charge the phone with no issue. I tried clearing out the charging port with a toothpick, but the issue kept occuring! Today, the phone ended up dying, and when I got it powered up and checked the battery history, it said that the iPhone didn't charge at all, and eventually fully discharged. I also saw that the phone said my battery was not verified, and that Face ID had an issue, despite never having opened my phone to replace the battery or tamper with FaceID. The battery also refused to charge, remaining at 0 percent, and I had to plug in an external battery in just to keep it on. A couple hours later, it entered into a bootloop whenever I plugged it in, and i took it off the battery to let it rest. Is there anyway to save my phone? Or even just create a backup to save my data?

⟐ Answered February 02, 2026 at 12:26 MST

iPhone 13 mini: Battery-only part-adhesive?

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:04:19 -0700

If I order battery for my iphone, just the part...does it come with adhesive? Or do I have to buy it separately?

⟐ Commented January 31, 2026 at 10:04 MST

iPhone 13 mini: WiFi and Bluetooth barely works - why?

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:11:55 -0700

9-year-old’s iPhone 13 mini. Had a very unprofessional screen + battery replacement. Now:

WiFi disconnects constantly (especially when gaming)
Bluetooth range/connection is terrible
Screen flickers on home screen

Already tried the usual WiFi resets, forgetting networks, etc. – no change.

Questions:

On the 13 mini, are WiFi and Bluetooth handled by the same chip or antenna flex cable?
Could a botched screen replacement (tons of leftover glue, possibly damaged flexes) cause both WiFi and BT issues?
Any specific things to check inside?

Thanks so much!

⟐ Answered December 10, 2025 at 8:11 MST

iPhone 13 mini: Unable to finish battery repair with Repair Assistant

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:42:40 -0700

I have managed to replace the battery in my iPhone 13 mini successfully. The phone seems to work fine but the "Finish repair & restart" item is not showing up in the Settings app. It showed at first but when I tried using it it failed (something about failing to contact the server). I retried a couple more times, but the item just disappeared (nor is it available in Settings > General > About > Parts & Service History, it shows that my battery is an "unknown part"). I tried restarting, making sure my phone is connected to WiFi, disabling PiHole, nothing helped.

I hear the repair assistant is still new and very flaky, but I was wondering if I can still finish the repair. Also, is there a point in contacting Apple support about this?

⟐ Commented November 24, 2025 at 11:42 MST

iPhone 13 mini: Battery warning no genuine part

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:33:49 -0700

Hi, with Apple self repair and the service and repair software tool, is the still a warning or other limitations (like no battery health) when using a ifixit battery?

⟐ Answer edited November 13, 2025 at 14:33 MST

iPhone 13 mini: How to safely take screen of phone without breaking it

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 13:19:34 -0700

I have one question and thats it how can i took of screen without breaking it when doing battery replacement.

⟐ Answered November 08, 2025 at 13:19 MST

iPhone 13 Mini: OLED Replacement Screen went black, will not work.

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 17:42:44 -0700

I purchased a replacement OLED screen from Ifixit. The screen worked for about 6 months. One day the screen went black and the phone is not functional. The phone still makes sounds and vibrations occasionally so I can tell the phone is on. I have tried the reset method: Volume up, Volume down, hold Power button until reset/Apple logo appears... No Luck!

I have taken the phone apart and the connection cords are properly attached.

What do you recommend next?

⟐ Commented October 25, 2025 at 17:42 MST

iPhone 13 mini: iPhone 13 Mini Whas at a Repair shop

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 08:05:25 -0700

Hey.

i just got my Iphone 13 mini back from the Repair shop. They have had it for like 3 mounths. Now when i got it back it wont even start no longer. Can some one se if its a problem some where. Or have an idea what i can do to make it work again?

/ Markus

And isnt the WHOLE CPU missing here?

⟐ Commented October 12, 2025 at 8:05 MST

iPhone 13 mini: I received the lens covers, but can't remove the bezel?

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:09:54 -0700

I received the lens covers, but can't remove the bezel. How on earth do you remove the existing bezel around the camera lens cover (blue ring on the blue iPhone 13 Mini in my case)?

Here's a photo of what I received:

Thanks in advance for your help.

⟐ Commented September 25, 2025 at 14:09 MST

iPhone 13 mini: Screen replacement questions: OEM vs OEM locked vs non-OEM

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 19:02:34 -0700

Hi community! My iphone 13 mini screen is unresponsive and I'd like to try replacing with a used OEM screen myself (I have successfully done a screen replacement on an older model). I'm getting a semi-working (touch works but there are a few lines on the display) OEM screen from eBay. This replacement screen looks like it's from an unlocked phone but Ir ealize that in the grey world of used parts, it may not be.

A few questions:

If screen is OEM and unlocked, can I do a straight swap and get the ability to use the screen again?
If screen is OEM and locked, what risks do I face?
If screen is non-OEM, what risks do I face?

I'm particularly interested in understanding if there's a risk of data loss with any of these scenarios.

Thanks!

Note: iOS 18. Also, I've opened up the phone and checked the connections. I suspect there's a digitizer/touch chip issue and would like to confirm/rule out before taking to reputable third party repair shop.

⟐ Commented September 20, 2025 at 19:02 MST

iPhone 13 mini: Why don’t I receive an alert when I receive a text

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:14:33 -0700

why is it that i rarely get a sound alert when receiving a text? occasionally i will get an alert, which tells me it’s not a setting issue.

iPhone 13 mini: I need the rear system of the iPhone 13 mini.

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 04:07:44 -0700

Hi everyone,

I need a new rear system for my iPhone 13 mini. The phone doesn’t turn on anymore. When it’s plugged in, sometimes the Apple logo flashes briefly, but it never fully turns on. This keeps happening over and over.

I went to the Apple Store and a technician told me that the motherboard is dead, and that I should buy/replace the rear system of the phone.

Does anyone know where I could find a reliable replacement or have any advice on this?

Thanks in advance!

iPhone 13 mini: iPhone Apple Devices Errors?

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:04:21 -0700

Hey. Iphone 13 Mini --- Iphone 11 Pro and Iphone 13

Had spend 2 days to Use this bs-t Apple Devices. On 3 different iphones. I have 500mbits. And i try with out router. And turned of Every apps in the backround. Tested 11 different cables. And 8 different USB-ports. Rgular Usb and USB-C port on my computer. And nothing works. Been talking to Windows support and they Restored all files and manythings. And i have Turned off the Firewall and Virus program. And still just get Errors? Hahaa. How is it even possible. i get (1109) (53) (75) (5) (2009) and (4013) And no mobile will restore OR uppdate. Hahaaa. Whats is REALY wrong with this program for real? Hahaaa ....

iPhone 13 mini: Cellular reception has weakened after I replaced the battery

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:32:02 -0700

Replacing the battery, I struggled to separate the screen from the body, but eventually managed by using a boxcutter to start the separation by inserting it near the lower right of the body, and then I used the plastic plectrums to go round the body. I fear that by scratching the inside of the body, I have weakened the cellular reception, is that a possibility?

⟐ Commented August 13, 2025 at 6:32 MST

iPhone 13 mini: Struggling to reprogram replacement parts

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 04:03:10 -0700

I have just done a battery swap and screen replacement on my partners 13 mini. I bought an iCopy plus 2.2 to reprogram the display and battery however I don't seem to be able to write to either of the parts. It struggles to read the display information tending to time out before it has finished and while I can read the battery information for both the old and the new I cannot write it to the new battery? Is there something that I am missing? Thank you

iPhone 13 mini: LCD Screen: which Replacement-Sealant best to use?

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:23:20 -0700

Hi Crew, to re-seal and waterproof my LCD screen after repairing the phone: which sealant comes recommended to replace the original black sealant that gets destroyed when opening-up the phone?

Would any acrylic-based silicone sealant do? I imagine best applied by a syringe with small nozzle?

Cheers Team & keep up the good work & repair revolution!!

JayStar

iPhone 13 mini: What to do RIGHT NOW with my broken iPhone? Blinking green screen

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 08:15:58 -0700

My iphone 13 mini got water ingress a few days ago. Today the screen went dark and then green while using it, it came back then left a few times until it went completely green. Everything worked on it (haptics, touch, notifications) after that. But the power button seemed to stop working after a while.

I tried opening it up. Destroyed the corner of the screen doing so. The corner is now black while the rest of the screen flashes green continuously with a constant interval.

What do I do right now? Is there a way to turn it off or should I let it slowly drain the battery by itself? Will this destroy the battery?

Is there any other screen that is electrically compatible? Is it likely that it is just the screen that is broken, or is there more damage? I don't need the screen to fit mechanically, I just want to log myself in or out of apps, use twofactor so i can start using another phone and try to transfer some photos off the phone.

Which screens are compatible with the iphone 13 mini?

iPhone 13 mini: Battery replacement, what am I doing wrong?

Sat, 31 May 2025 11:10:41 -0700

When trying to separate the screen from the frame of the phone, part of it is still attached to the frame.

It looks like I've separated part of it, but some structure is still attach to the phone, and the wires to the front cameras/sensors/face id are still attached to the screen from two sides.

See next:

Honestly, I cannot manage to separate the correct part of it. I've tried a few ways and I'm scare to break wires or something else.

What am I doing wrong?

Could be that a refurbished phone may have different parts?

Thanks beautiful community, have a nice day :)

⟐ Commented May 31, 2025 at 11:10 MST

iPhone 13 mini: iPhone cannot detect airtags. What's broken?

Tue, 13 May 2025 03:40:32 -0700

My iPhone 13 mini cannot detect airtags. I have followed all existing guides and made sure all settings are correct to no avail. It is not a settings or software issue. My only option now is that it is a hardware issue...

It can read NFC (not sure if all bands?) and my bluetooth headphones continue working.

What could it be? Is there other hardware involved?