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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Back Glass Repair
Back Glass Repair guide for the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Before you begin
Tools
- P2 Pentalobe screwdriver
- Y000 Tri-point screwdriver
- Heat gun
- Plastic opening picks
- Suction handle
- Metal pry chisel
- Precision tweezers
- Spring clamps
Parts / materials
- Replacement iPhone 12 Pro Max back glass
- B-7000 adhesive
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Microfiber cleaning cloth
Safety
- Wear safety goggles to prevent flying glass shards from injuring your eyes.
- Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling sharp glass fragments.
- Operate in a well-ventilated area to avoid inhaling adhesive fumes.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the iPhone
1 minPress and hold the side button and volume down button until the slider appears. Slide to completely power off the device before beginning repair.
- 2
Remove Bottom Pentalobe Screws
2 minUse a P2 Pentalobe screwdriver to remove the two 6.7 mm screws located on either side of the Lightning port.
- 3
Heat the Front Display Assembly
3 minApply a heat gun or iOpener to the lower edge of the screen for two minutes to soften the display adhesive.
- 4
Detach the Screen Assembly
5 minAttach a suction handle near the bottom edge, pull up gently, and insert an opening pick into the gap to separate the screen from the frame.
- 5
Disconnect the Battery Connector
3 minUnscrew the bracket securing the battery connector with a Y000 tri-point driver and use a plastic spudger to detach the battery press connector.
- 6
Remove the Rear Camera Module
4 minUnscrew the camera bracket and disconnect the camera press connectors to remove the camera module, protecting it from repair heat.
- 7
Apply Heat to Rear Glass
5 minUse a heat gun set to 200°C (392°F) to heat small sections of the back glass panel, softening the strong factory epoxy underneath.
- 8
Pry Away Top Back Glass Fragments
10 minInsert a thin metal pry chisel under the cracked upper edge and carefully pry broken glass pieces away from the steel frame.
- 9
Remove Glass Near Camera Bezel
12 minHeat the raised camera housing area thoroughly and chip away glass shards surrounding the lenses using precision tweezers.
- 10
Clear Glass Over MagSafe Coil
8 minCarefully pry shattered glass off the central MagSafe magnet ring without damaging the copper wireless charging coil underneath.
- 11
Scrape Remaining Frame Adhesive
10 minScrape away lingering epoxy residue and tiny glass splinters along the perimeter lip using a flat metal tool.
- 12
Clean Frame Surface with Alcohol
3 minWipe down the metal rear frame with a lint-free cloth soaked in 99% isopropyl alcohol to remove oil and dust.
- 13
Apply Back Glass Adhesive
4 minLay down a continuous, thin bead of specialized structural adhesive (such as B-7000) around the frame rim and inner support structures.
- 14
Position New Back Glass Panel
3 minAlign the replacement glass panel with the camera bump cutout and press it firmly flat onto the prepped rear chassis.
- 15
Clamp the Rear Assembly
15 minApply spring clamps or light weight evenly across the rear panel for 15 minutes to allow the adhesive bond to cure properly.
- 16
Reinstall Display and Pentalobe Screws
5 minReconnect internal components, fasten the display back onto the frame, and reinsert the two bottom Pentalobe screws.
After your Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max back glass repair
Power the iPhone 12 Pro Max back on and test the back glass repair function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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