Phone · Apple · iPhone 14 Pro
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Back Glass Repair
Back Glass Repair guide for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Before you begin
Tools
- P2 Pentalobe screwdriver
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Suction handle
- Ultra-thin opening picks
- ESD scraper
- Tweezers
- Precision clamps
Parts / materials
- Replacement iPhone 14 Pro back glass
- Pre-cut rear glass adhesive gasket
- 90%+ Isopropyl alcohol
- Microfiber cloth
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from flying shattered glass fragments.
- Wear cut-resistant gloves when removing broken glass pieces.
- Work in a well-ventilated space when using high-concentration isopropyl alcohol.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Down iPhone
1 minTurn off your iPhone completely before starting the repair.
- 2
Remove Bottom Screws
2 minUse a P2 Pentalobe screwdriver to remove the two 6.8 mm screws next to the Lightning port.
- 3
Heat Rear Glass Edges
3 minApply heat with a heat gun set to low along the perimeter of the rear glass for 2-3 minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup on the lower portion of the rear glass to gain leverage.
- 5
Insert Opening Pick
2 minPull up gently on the suction handle and insert a thin opening pick into the seam between the glass and frame.
- 6
Slice Bottom Adhesive
2 minSlide the pick along the bottom edge to cut through the hardened adhesive tape.
- 7
Heat Center Panel
3 minWarm the middle section of the back panel to soften the glue securing the MagSafe coil.
- 8
Pry Glass from MagSafe Coil
5 minCarefully lift glass pieces away from the center charging ring using a plastic opening tool without puncturing the coil.
- 9
Heat Camera Bump Area
3 minApply targeted heat around the camera lenses to loosen the adhesive around the raised camera housing.
- 10
Remove Glass Around Lenses
5 minUse tweezers to lift loose glass shards away from the camera lens rings.
- 11
Remove Remaining Glass Shards
10 minPry off all remaining glass pieces from the edges and surface of the titanium frame.
- 12
Scrape Old Adhesive
8 minScrape away residual glue and old tape remnants from the frame with an ESD scraper.
- 13
Clean Frame Surface
3 minWipe the bare frame and inner housing with 90%+ isopropyl alcohol on a microfiber cloth to remove grease and debris.
- 14
Test-Fit Replacement Glass
2 minPlace the new back glass onto the chassis to check for flush alignment around the camera bezels.
- 15
Apply Pre-Cut Adhesive
3 minPeel the backing off the custom adhesive sheet and align it precisely onto the cleaned frame.
- 16
Install New Back Glass
2 minRemove the adhesive top liner and press the new rear glass firmly into position.
- 17
Clamp Device Edges
15 minApply precision clamps around the phone's border to maintain pressure while the adhesive sets.
- 18
Reinstall Bottom Screws
2 minReinsert and tighten the two P2 Pentalobe screws at the bottom of the device.
After your Apple iPhone 14 Pro back glass repair
Power the iPhone 14 Pro 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 14 Pro job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
Keep learning
Explore more Apple iPhone 14 Pro repair context in the encyclopedia, or open related DIY guides.
