Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power Off the iPhone

   1 min

   Press and hold the side button and volume down button simultaneously until the slider appears. Slide to turn off the iPhone completely before starting disassembly.

2. 2

   Remove Pentalobe Screws

   2 min

   Use a P2 Pentalobe screwdriver to remove the two 6.8 mm screws located on either side of the Lightning charging port.

3. 3

   Heat Bottom Edge

   2 min

   Apply a heated iOpener or heat gun to the bottom edge of the phone for two minutes to soften the display adhesive.

4. 4

   Attach Suction Handle

   1 min

   Place a suction cup on the lower third of the display glass, just above the home button area, and press firmly into place.

5. 5

   Create Initial Display Gap

   3 min

   Pull up on the suction handle with firm, steady pressure to create a small gap between the screen and the metal frame. Insert an opening pick into the gap.

6. 6

   Slice Bottom Adhesive

   2 min

   Slide the opening pick back and forth along the bottom edge of the device to cut through the water-resistance sealant.

7. 7

   Slice Right Edge Adhesive

   2 min

   Move the pick carefully around the bottom-right corner and slide it up the right side to separate the display clips.

8. 8

   Slice Top Edge Adhesive

   2 min

   Slide the pick across the top edge of the device, keeping the pick inserted no deeper than 2 mm to avoid damaging top sensors.

9. 9

   Slice Left Edge Adhesive

   2 min

   Guide the pick down the left edge of the phone, being cautious near the center where delicate display cables are routed.

10. 10

    Open Display to the Left

    1 min

    Gently swing the display open from the right side like the cover of a book, propping it against a sturdy object.

11. 11

    Unscrew Battery Cover Bracket

    2 min

    Use a Y000 Tri-point driver to remove the three 1.3 mm screws holding the lower connector metal cover bracket.

12. 12

    Remove Lower Bracket

    1 min

    Use precision tweezers to lift out the lower metal bracket covering the battery and display connectors.

13. 13

    Disconnect the Battery Cable

    1 min

    Use the edge of a plastic spudger to pry the battery press connector straight up off its socket on the logic board.

14. 14

    Unscrew Logic Board Display Bracket

    2 min

    Remove the two Y000 Tri-point screws securing the upper display cable bracket to the logic board.

15. 15

    Disconnect Display Cables

    2 min

    Disconnect the display flex cable and the front sensor assembly cable using the tip of a spudger.

16. 16

    Separate Display Assembly

    1 min

    Lift the entire display assembly away from the rear case and set it in a safe location.

17. 17

    Unpeel Battery Adhesive Pull Tabs

    3 min

    Locate the black adhesive pull tabs at the top and bottom edges of the battery and peel them back gently using tweezers.

18. 18

    Pull Bottom Adhesive Strips

    5 min

    Slowly pull each bottom adhesive strip out from beneath the battery at a low, flat angle until the strip releases completely.

19. 19

    Pull Top Adhesive Strips

    5 min

    Pull the remaining top adhesive tabs steadily at a flat angle, taking care not to snag them on neighboring components.

20. 20

    Remove the Battery

    2 min

    Lift the battery out of the rear enclosure. If any adhesive remains, apply a few drops of isopropyl alcohol around the edges and wait two minutes before lifting.