Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power Down iPhone

   1 min

   Turn off the iPhone 13 Pro completely before starting any disassembly. Disconnect all cables and accessories.

2. 2

   Remove Bottom 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 heat gun or hairdryer to the lower edge of the phone for about two minutes to soften the display adhesive.

4. 4

   Attach Suction Handle

   1 min

   Place a suction cup onto the lower half of the display panel, just above the bottom edge.

5. 5

   Create Opening Gap

   2 min

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

6. 6

   Insert Opening Pick

   1 min

   Slide the tip of a plastic opening pick directly into the gap created under the bottom edge of the screen.

7. 7

   Slice Lower Adhesive

   2 min

   Slide the pick back and forth along the bottom edge of the device to cut through the perimeter adhesive.

8. 8

   Slice Right Edge Adhesive

   2 min

   Move the pick carefully around the bottom-right corner and up the right side of the screen to separate the adhesive.

9. 9

   Slice Left Edge Adhesive

   2 min

   Slide the pick up the left edge of the phone, inserting it no deeper than 2 mm to avoid damaging display cables.

10. 10

    Open Display Assembly

    2 min

    Gently swing the screen open from the right edge like a book, resting it against a prop so it stays upright.

11. 11

    Remove Battery Cover Screws

    2 min

    Use a Y000 tri-point screwdriver to remove the three screws securing the lower connector cover bracket.

12. 12

    Detach Battery Cable

    2 min

    Remove the lower cover bracket and use a plastic spudger to pry the battery flex connector straight up from its socket.

13. 13

    Remove Display Cover Screws

    2 min

    Unscrew the two Y000 tri-point screws holding down the upper display cable bracket.

14. 14

    Disconnect Display Cable

    2 min

    Remove the metal bracket and use the spudger to disconnect the main display flex cable from the logic board.

15. 15

    Remove Display Unit

    1 min

    Lift the display assembly completely away from the chassis and place it face-down on a clean work surface.

16. 16

    Unscrew Sensor Assembly

    3 min

    Remove the four screws holding the upper earpiece speaker and sensor cable to the back of the screen.

17. 17

    Pry Earpiece Speaker

    3 min

    Carefully pry up the earpiece speaker and sensor module from the display panel using fine tweezers.

18. 18

    Install Sensor Assembly

    3 min

    Position the sensor module into the corresponding slot on the new display assembly and secure it with its screws.

19. 19

    Clean Enclosure Edge

    3 min

    Scrape off residual adhesive from the internal frame edge using a plastic tool and isopropyl alcohol.

20. 20

    Apply Waterproof Seal

    3 min

    Align and press a new pre-cut adhesive gasket onto the outer frame, then peel off the protective film.

21. 21

    Connect Display Cable

    2 min

    Align and snap the display flex cable back into its connector on the logic board.

22. 22

    Reconnect Battery

    3 min

    Press the battery cable connector back into its socket, then reinstall all protective metal brackets and screws.

23. 23

    Seat Screen in Frame

    2 min

    Align the top edge of the screen into the frame and firmly press around the perimeter until it snaps into place.

24. 24

    Install Pentalobe Screws

    2 min

    Reinsert and tighten the two P2 Pentalobe screws on either side of the charging port to finalize the repair.