Step-by-step

1. 1

   Unscrew bottom pentalobe screws

   2 min

   Power off the iPhone completely. Remove the two 6.8 mm P2 Pentalobe screws located on either side of the Lightning port.

2. 2

   Heat bottom display edge

   2 min

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

3. 3

   Attach suction cup

   1 min

   Place a suction cup on the lower third of the display assembly, just above the lightning port.

4. 4

   Create initial opening

   2 min

   Pull up on the suction cup with firm, steady pressure to create a small gap between the screen panel and the outer frame.

5. 5

   Insert opening pick

   1 min

   Insert an opening pick into the small gap created along the bottom edge of the screen.

6. 6

   Slice bottom adhesive

   2 min

   Slide the pick along the bottom edge of the phone to cut through the seal holding the display.

7. 7

   Slice left side adhesive

   2 min

   Slide the pick carefully up the left edge of the screen to release the side adhesive strips.

8. 8

   Slice top and right adhesive

   3 min

   Continue sliding the pick around the top edge and down the right side of the frame to free all remaining adhesive.

9. 9

   Open display like a book

   1 min

   Gently swing the display open from the right side, leaning it against a box or wall so as not to strain the ribbon cables.

10. 10

    Unscrew display connector bracket

    2 min

    Remove the two Y000 Tri-point screws securing the metal cover bracket over the battery and display connectors.

11. 11

    Remove connector bracket

    1 min

    Use precision tweezers to lift and remove the metal cover bracket from the logic board.

12. 12

    Disconnect battery cable

    1 min

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

13. 13

    Disconnect display cables

    3 min

    Disconnect the OLED display, digitizer, and front sensor assembly cables from the board using a spudger.

14. 14

    Separate screen assembly

    1 min

    Lift the display assembly completely away from the rear enclosure and place it in a safe area.

15. 15

    Expose battery pull tabs

    2 min

    Use tweezers to peel back the black adhesive tips on the four stretch-release tabs at the top and bottom of the battery.

16. 16

    Pull adhesive strips

    5 min

    Slowly pull each stretch tab flat and parallel to the housing until the adhesive strip comes out completely.

17. 17

    Remove original battery

    3 min

    Lift the old battery out of the frame; apply a few drops of isopropyl alcohol underneath if any residual glue holds it down.

18. 18

    Install new battery adhesive

    2 min

    Apply new pre-cut adhesive strips onto the back of your replacement battery, removing the protective liner.

19. 19

    Seat replacement battery

    2 min

    Press the new battery firmly into place in the rear housing, aligning the connector briefly to ensure proper position.