Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power Off the Device

   1 min

   Press and hold the side button and either volume button until the power slider appears, then slide to turn off the phone.

2. 2

   Remove Bottom Pentalobe Screws

   2 min

   Use a P2 pentalobe screwdriver to remove the two 3.5 mm screws on the bottom edge near the charging port.

3. 3

   Heat Front Screen Seal

   2 min

   Apply heat to the lower edge of the display with a heat gun for 1 to 2 minutes to soften the perimeter adhesive.

4. 4

   Attach Suction Cup and Lift Screen

   2 min

   Press a suction cup onto the lower screen glass and gently pull upward to create a slight gap above the aluminum frame.

5. 5

   Slice Display Perimeter Adhesive

   3 min

   Insert a plastic opening pick into the gap and slide it around the bottom and side edges to separate the screen seal.

6. 6

   Open Display Assembly

   1 min

   Gently pivot the display open from the left side like a book, taking care not to strain the internal flex cables.

7. 7

   Unscrew Logic Board Bracket

   3 min

   Use a Tri-point Y000 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the lower connector bracket to the logic board.

8. 8

   Disconnect Battery Cable

   1 min

   Pry the battery press connector straight up from its socket using the flat end of a plastic spudger.

9. 9

   Disconnect Display and Sensor Cables

   3 min

   Disconnect the display cable, digitizer cable, and front camera assembly cable from the motherboard using a spudger.

10. 10

    Separate Display Assembly

    1 min

    Lift the display panel clear off the main body and place it in a safe, dust-free area.

11. 11

    Heat Broken Back Glass

    3 min

    Warm a section of the shattered rear glass with a heat gun set to medium heat to soften the factory epoxy.

12. 12

    Pry Broken Glass Shards

    10 min

    Insert a thin metal pry blade under the heated glass fragments to chip them away from the metal enclosure.

13. 13

    Remove Glass Shards Around Camera Housing

    8 min

    Apply targeted heat near the camera bump and use fine tweezers to carefully pick off remaining glass pieces.

14. 14

    Scrape and Clean Rear Frame

    5 min

    Scrape away hardened glue residue with a spudger, then wipe the frame clean with 99% isopropyl alcohol.

15. 15

    Test-Fit Replacement Back Glass

    2 min

    Position the new glass panel onto the frame to verify flush alignment around the edges and camera rings.

16. 16

    Apply Liquid Adhesive

    4 min

    Run a thin, even bead of B-7000 adhesive along the entire rear housing rim and around the wireless charging ring.

17. 17

    Install Replacement Back Glass

    3 min

    Align the replacement panel over the rear camera lenses and press it down firmly into the adhesive channel.

18. 18

    Reconnect Display and Sensor Cables

    3 min

    Align and press down the display, digitizer, and front sensor flex connectors onto the logic board.

19. 19

    Reconnect Battery and Reinstall Bracket

    3 min

    Snap the battery connector onto its motherboard socket and reattach the bracket using Tri-point Y000 screws.

20. 20

    Test Device Functionality

    3 min

    Power on the iPhone 11 to test display touch input, front camera, and rear cameras before closing the screen completely.

21. 21

    Power Off and Close Screen

    2 min

    Turn off the phone, seat the top hooks of the screen into the frame, and press firmly along the perimeter until flush.

22. 22

    Reinstall Pentalobe Screws

    2 min

    Insert and tighten the two P2 pentalobe screws next to the charging port to finalize assembly.