Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power off device

   1 min

   Press and hold the side button along with either volume button, then slide the screen slider to completely turn off the iPhone 14 Pro.

2. 2

   Remove Pentalobe screws

   2 min

   Use a P2 Pentalobe screwdriver to remove the two 6.8 mm screws located on the bottom edge of the phone next to the Lightning port.

3. 3

   Heat lower glass edge

   2 min

   Apply a heated pad or heat gun set low to the bottom edge of the display for two minutes to soften the screen adhesive.

4. 4

   Attach suction cup

   1 min

   Place a suction handle onto the bottom third of the display glass, avoiding the curved edge, and secure the suction lock.

5. 5

   Insert opening pick

   2 min

   Pull up firmly on the suction handle to create a tiny gap between the screen assembly and the outer frame, then insert a plastic opening pick.

6. 6

   Slice perimeter adhesive

   3 min

   Slide the pick carefully around the bottom and sides of the frame to slice through the display waterproofing adhesive seal.

7. 7

   Open display panel

   1 min

   Gently swing the screen open from the right edge toward the left, like a book cover. Rest the display against a stable object to avoid straining cables.

8. 8

   Unscrew connector shield

   2 min

   Use a Y000 Tri-point screwdriver to remove the screws securing the metal logic board connector shield.

9. 9

   Remove connector shield

   1 min

   Use precision tweezers to lift the metal shield out of the enclosure and set it aside safely.

10. 10

    Disconnect battery flex

    1 min

    Pry the battery press connector straight up off the logic board socket using a plastic spudger.

11. 11

    Disconnect display cables

    2 min

    Use the edge of a spudger to detach the screen display press connector and ambient light sensor ribbon cable.

12. 12

    Remove screen assembly

    1 min

    Lift the front glass and display assembly entirely off the iPhone body and place it on a clean surface.

13. 13

    Uncover battery adhesive tabs

    2 min

    Use tweezers to peel back the black pull-tabs covering the stretch-release adhesive strips at the top and bottom edges of the battery.

14. 14

    Pull stretch-release strips

    5 min

    Grab one pull-tab at a time and slowly pull the adhesive strip horizontally out from beneath the battery at a low angle.

15. 15

    Remove old battery

    2 min

    Lift the degraded battery out of the rear case enclosure. Apply a few drops of isopropyl alcohol under the battery if any adhesive remains stuck.

16. 16

    Apply replacement adhesive

    2 min

    Align and press new stretch-release adhesive strips onto the underside of your replacement battery, leaving the pull-tabs exposed.

17. 17

    Insert new battery

    2 min

    Lower the new battery into the rear housing recess and press down firmly across its surface to secure the adhesive.

18. 18

    Apply perimeter seal

    3 min

    Clean remaining adhesive from the inner frame edge using isopropyl alcohol, then lay down a fresh pre-cut perimeter adhesive gasket.

19. 19

    Reconnect display cables

    2 min

    Align and snap the display flex cables and ambient light sensor cable back onto their logic board sockets.

20. 20

    Reconnect battery flex

    1 min

    Snap the battery ribbon press connector back into its logic board socket.

21. 21

    Reinstall connector shield

    2 min

    Place the metal cover shield back over the connectors and reinsert the Tri-point screws until snug.

22. 22

    Press display closed

    2 min

    Align the top edge of the screen with the frame, then press firmly around all edges until the display snaps shut flush with the casing.

23. 23

    Secure Pentalobe screws

    1 min

    Reinstall the two P2 Pentalobe screws beside the bottom port using your screwdriver.