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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Back Glass Repair
Back Glass Repair guide for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Before you begin
Tools
- Pentalobe P2 Screwdriver
- Tri-point Y000 Screwdriver
- Heat gun
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Tweezers
- Precision razor blade scraper
- Spudger tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement iPhone 13 Pro Max Rear Glass
- B-7000 adhesive glue
- 91% Isopropyl alcohol
- Display adhesive strip
Safety
- Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from flying glass shards.
- Wear cut-resistant gloves while prying sharp glass pieces.
- Keep heat gun temperature below 150°C to avoid internal component damage.
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using liquid adhesives and isopropyl alcohol.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off iPhone
1 minPress and hold the side button and volume down button until the power slider appears. Slide to power off the device completely before starting.
- 2
Remove Bottom Screws
2 minUse a P2 Pentalobe screwdriver to remove the two 6.8 mm screws located on either side of the Lightning port.
- 3
Warm Front Display
2 minApply heat to the lower edge of the display using a heat gun on low for two minutes to soften the screen adhesive.
- 4
Separate Display Screen
4 minAttach a suction cup to the lower display edge, pull up gently to create a gap, and insert an opening pick to slice the seal.
- 5
Remove Bracket Screws
3 minUnscrew the Y000 tri-point screws securing the metal plate over the battery and display cable connectors.
- 6
Disconnect Battery Cable
2 minUse a plastic spudger to pry the battery connector straight up from its socket to cut power to the logic board.
- 7
Detach Screen Assembly
3 minDisconnect the display and front sensor cables, then set the screen assembly aside in a safe location.
- 8
Heat Rear Glass Panel
5 minApply heat evenly across the rear glass for 3 to 5 minutes to soften the underlying factory epoxy adhesive.
- 9
Pry Shattered Glass Fragments
15 minCarefully insert a thin metal pry tool under the cracked glass edges and pop off shards in small sections.
- 10
Clear Around Camera Ring
8 minUse precision tweezers to chip away micro glass pieces lodged tightly around the rear camera bezel.
- 11
Scrape Remaining Epoxy
10 minScrape off residual factory glue and glass dust from the metal chassis using a flat pry blade.
- 12
Wipe Frame Clean
3 minDampen a microfiber cloth with 91% isopropyl alcohol and thoroughly clean the rear metal surface.
- 13
Apply Liquid Adhesive
4 minApply a thin, continuous bead of B-7000 frame adhesive along the outer perimeter and center support areas of the frame.
- 14
Set Replacement Back Glass
3 minAlign the replacement glass panel over the rear camera lens housing and press down firmly across all edges.
- 15
Reconnect Screen Assembly
4 minAttach the display and sensor cables, reconnect the battery connector, and secure the metal shield plate with screws.
- 16
Reinstall Bottom Screws
2 minAlign the screen assembly over the frame, press it firmly down until it snaps closed, and reinsert the two P2 Pentalobe screws.
After your Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max back glass repair
Power the iPhone 13 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 13 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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