Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power Off Device

   1 min

   Press and hold the side button and volume down button until the power slider appears. Slide to power off the iPhone completely.

2. 2

   Remove Pentalobe Screws

   2 min

   Use a P2 Pentalobe screwdriver to remove the two 3.4 mm screws located on the bottom edge of the iPhone.

3. 3

   Heat Bottom Edge

   2 min

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

4. 4

   Attach Suction Cup

   1 min

   Press a suction cup handle onto the lower half of the glass display, just above the bottom speaker port.

5. 5

   Insert Opening Pick

   2 min

   Pull up firmly on the suction cup to create a slight gap, then insert an opening pick under the lower display edge.

6. 6

   Slice Screen Adhesive

   3 min

   Slide the pick around the bottom corner and up the sides of the phone to cut through the perimeter water-resistance seal.

7. 7

   Open Display Assembly

   2 min

   Swing the display open from the left edge like a book cover, resting it vertically against a sturdy support.

8. 8

   Unscrew Lower Bracket

   3 min

   Use a Y000 tri-point screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the lower display logic board cover.

9. 9

   Remove Lower Bracket

   1 min

   Use tweezers to lift and remove the metal lower display bracket from the device frame.

10. 10

    Disconnect Battery

    1 min

    Use the flat edge of a spudger to pry the battery press connector straight up out of its socket.

11. 11

    Disconnect Display Cables

    2 min

    Use your spudger to disconnect both the display cable and the touch screen press connector.

12. 12

    Unscrew Upper Bracket

    2 min

    Remove the three Y000 tri-point screws holding the upper front sensor assembly connector bracket in place.

13. 13

    Disconnect Front Sensors

    1 min

    Disconnect the front sensor and earpiece cable connector using the tip of a spudger.

14. 14

    Remove Display

    1 min

    Lift the display assembly away from the rear enclosure and place it flat on a clean surface.

15. 15

    Peel Adhesive Tabs

    2 min

    Use precision tweezers to unstick and peel back the black adhesive pull-tabs located at the top and bottom edges of the battery.

16. 16

    Pull Stretch Adhesive

    4 min

    Slowly pull each adhesive tab outward at a low angle until the strip stretches out completely from under the battery.

17. 17

    Remove Old Battery

    2 min

    Lift the battery out of the frame; if stuck, apply a few drops of isopropyl alcohol underneath to dissolve remaining adhesive.

18. 18

    Install Replacement Battery

    3 min

    Apply new adhesive strips to the back of the replacement battery and press it firmly into position inside the rear case.