Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power Off the iPhone 11

   1 min

   Press and hold the side button and volume down button, then slide to power off. Ensure the device is fully shut down before proceeding.

2. 2

   Remove Bottom Pentalobe Screws

   2 min

   Use a P2 pentalobe screwdriver to remove the two 6.7 mm screws located on either side of the Lightning connector.

3. 3

   Heat Lower Edge of Display

   2 min

   Apply a heated iOpener or hair dryer to the lower edge of the device for two minutes to soften the display perimeter seal.

4. 4

   Attach Suction Cup to Screen

   1 min

   Place a suction cup on the lower half of the front glass, positioned just above the bottom speaker grill.

5. 5

   Insert Opening Pick into Bottom Seam

   2 min

   Pull up on the suction cup to create a slight gap at the bottom edge, then insert an opening pick into the gap.

6. 6

   Slice Left and Right Edge Adhesive

   3 min

   Slide the opening pick around the lower-left and lower-right edges to slice through the adhesive seal. Do not insert the pick deep along the right side.

7. 7

   Open Display Assembly

   1 min

   Gently swing the display open from the left edge like a book. Prop the display upright against a sturdy object so it does not strain ribbon cables.

8. 8

   Remove Logic Board Cable Bracket Screws

   2 min

   Use a Y000 tri-point screwdriver to remove the three screws securing the metal logic board cable cover bracket.

9. 9

   Remove Logic Board Cover Bracket

   1 min

   Use tweezers to lift out the metal cover bracket and set it aside in a magnetic screw mat.

10. 10

    Disconnect Battery Press Connector

    1 min

    Use the flat end of a plastic spudger to pry the battery press connector straight up from its socket on the logic board.

11. 11

    Disconnect Display and Digitizer Cables

    2 min

    Pry the display assembly cable connectors straight up from the logic board using a spudger.

12. 12

    Remove Display Assembly

    1 min

    Lift the entire display assembly completely off the rear case and set it in a safe location.

13. 13

    Expose Battery Pull Tabs

    2 min

    Locate the black adhesive pull-tab tips on the top and bottom edges of the battery and peel them back using tweezers.

14. 14

    Pull Bottom Battery Adhesive Strips

    4 min

    Gently pull the bottom adhesive tabs at a flat, low angle away from the battery until the strips slide out completely.

15. 15

    Pull Top Battery Adhesive Strips

    4 min

    Pull the top adhesive tabs slowly and parallel to the housing until they release from under the battery.

16. 16

    Lift Out Old Battery

    2 min

    Carefully remove the battery from the chassis. Apply a few drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol if any residual glue remains.

17. 17

    Apply Adhesive to New Battery

    2 min

    Peel the protective film from the new adhesive strips, attach them to the back of the replacement battery, and press down firmly.

18. 18

    Install New Battery in Chassis

    2 min

    Align the replacement battery in the rear housing, lower it into position, and press down evenly on top of it.

19. 19

    Temporarily Connect Display and Test Power

    4 min

    Reconnect the display cables and battery connector, power on the device to verify function, then power off and disconnect the battery.

20. 20

    Apply New Perimeter Frame Adhesive

    3 min

    Clean remaining glue off the frame using isopropyl alcohol, align a new adhesive frame seal, and press it firmly around the edge.

21. 21

    Reconnect Ribbons and Reinstall Metal Bracket

    3 min

    Reconnect display and battery press connectors, reposition the metal bracket cover, and drive the Y000 tri-point screws back in place.

22. 22

    Seal Display and Install Pentalobe Screws

    2 min

    Align the top hooks of the display frame, press the screen into the case until flush, and reinstall the two bottom P2 pentalobe screws.