Step-by-step

1. 1

   Remove Pentalobe Screws

   2 min

   Power off your iPhone completely. Use a P2 pentalobe screwdriver to remove the two 6.7 mm screws located on the bottom edge of the device.

2. 2

   Heat Lower Edge

   2 min

   Apply a hair dryer or heat gun to the bottom edge of the phone for about two minutes to soften the display adhesive.

3. 3

   Attach Suction Cup

   1 min

   Place a suction cup on the lower half of the display screen, positioning it just above the lightning port.

4. 4

   Create Lower Seam

   2 min

   Pull up firmly on the suction cup to create a small gap between the screen assembly and the outer frame.

5. 5

   Insert Opening Pick

   1 min

   Insert the tip of a plastic opening pick into the gap created at the bottom edge of the phone.

6. 6

   Slice Bottom Adhesive

   2 min

   Slide the opening pick back and forth along the bottom edge to slice through the display waterproof adhesive.

7. 7

   Slice Right Edge Adhesive

   2 min

   Move the pick around the bottom-right corner and slide it up the right edge to release the perimeter adhesive.

8. 8

   Slice Top Edge Adhesive

   2 min

   Carefully slide the pick around the top-right corner and across the top edge, being careful not to insert it deeper than 3 mm.

9. 9

   Slice Left Edge Adhesive

   2 min

   Slide the pick along the left edge of the phone. Do not slide deep near the upper-left, as critical display flex cables reside there.

10. 10

    Open Display Screen

    1 min

    Gently swing the display open from the right side to the left side, opening it like a book.

11. 11

    Unscrew Lower Connector Cover

    3 min

    Remove the four Y000 tri-point screws holding down the lower logic board connector shield.

12. 12

    Remove Lower Cover Shield

    1 min

    Use tweezers to lift the lower metal shield off the logic board and set it aside.

13. 13

    Disconnect Battery

    1 min

    Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the battery press connector straight up off its board socket.

14. 14

    Disconnect Display Cable

    1 min

    Pry the main display panel connector straight up from the logic board using your spudger.

15. 15

    Disconnect Touch Cable

    1 min

    Disconnect the touch digitizer cable connector from its socket on the logic board.

16. 16

    Unscrew Upper Shield

    2 min

    Remove the three Y000 screws securing the upper sensor assembly cover bracket.

17. 17

    Disconnect Sensor Assembly

    1 min

    Lift the upper metal shield out and pry the front sensor assembly cable off the board.

18. 18

    Separate Display Assembly

    1 min

    Lift the entire screen assembly off the main body and place it face down on your clean workspace.

19. 19

    Unscrew Earpiece Speaker

    3 min

    Remove the four screws (Y000 and Phillips #00) securing the earpiece speaker and sensor array to the old screen.

20. 20

    Flip Earpiece Speaker

    1 min

    Use a spudger to gently flip the earpiece speaker down away from the top bezel.

21. 21

    Unseat Front Sensors

    3 min

    Carefully slide a thin prying tool beneath the microphone, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor to unstick them from the housing.

22. 22

    Transfer Sensors to New Display

    3 min

    Position the earpiece speaker and sensor flex cable onto your replacement screen assembly, seating each sensor in its notch.

23. 23

    Secure Sensor Screws

    3 min

    Fold the earpiece speaker back over the sensors and reinstall the four retention screws.

24. 24

    Apply New Frame Adhesive

    4 min

    Clean remaining adhesive off the frame with isopropyl alcohol, then press the new precut adhesive seal into place around the rim.

25. 25

    Reconnect All Display Cables

    3 min

    Plug the sensor assembly cable, touch cable, OLED display cable, and battery cable back into their board sockets.

26. 26

    Reinstall Brackets and Close Phone

    4 min

    Reinstall both metal shield brackets with their screws, align the display to the upper frame, press it flat, and reinsert the lower P2 screws.