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Apple iPhone 15 Plus Back Glass Repair
Back Glass Repair guide for the Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Before you begin
Tools
- P2 Pentalobe screwdriver
- Tri-point Y00 screwdriver
- Precision screwdriver set
- Suction handle
- Opening picks
- Plastic opening tools
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement iPhone 15 Plus back glass
- Pre-cut back glass adhesive strip
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Microfiber cleaning wipe
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from shattered glass particles.
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using isopropyl alcohol.
- Avoid using sharp metal tools near the lithium-ion battery to prevent punctures.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the iPhone
1 minTurn off the device completely by holding the side button and either volume button, then sliding to power off.
- 2
Remove the bottom Pentalobe screws
2 minUse a P2 Pentalobe screwdriver to remove the two 7.7 mm screws located on either side of the USB-C port.
- 3
Heat the lower back glass edge
2 minApply a heat gun or heated iOpener to the bottom edge of the back glass for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach a suction handle
1 minPlace a suction handle near the bottom edge of the rear glass and press firmly to create a seal.
- 5
Create an opening gap
2 minPull up on the suction handle with steady force and slide an opening pick under the lower edge of the back glass.
- 6
Slice perimeter adhesive
4 minSlide the opening pick along the left, right, and bottom edges to cut through the waterproof adhesive tape.
- 7
Open the back glass panel
2 minGently swing the back glass panel open toward the right side like a book, avoiding strain on the flexible connector.
- 8
Unscrew the lower bracket
2 minUse a Tri-point Y00 screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the lower connector shield.
- 9
Remove the connector shield
1 minUse precision tweezers to lift the metal shield off the logic board and set it aside.
- 10
Disconnect the back glass flex cable
1 minUse the flat end of a spudger to gently pry the back glass connector straight up from its socket.
- 11
Separate the back glass
1 minLift the entire back glass assembly free from the iPhone housing and set it on a clean workspace.
- 12
Clean old adhesive from the frame
5 minApply 99% isopropyl alcohol to the enclosure edges and scrape away old tape with a spudger.
- 13
Transfer components if needed
5 minIf your replacement back glass lacks the camera microphone or flash module, transfer them using tweezers.
- 14
Apply new adhesive frame strip
3 minAlign the replacement adhesive perimeter seal onto the iPhone's aluminum frame and press it firmly into place.
- 15
Reconnect the back glass cable
2 minAlign the flex connector over its socket and press down firmly until it snaps into place.
- 16
Reinstall the connector bracket
2 minPosition the metal shield over the connector and tighten the two Tri-point Y00 screws.
- 17
Press the back glass closed
2 minAlign the replacement back glass on the chassis and press firmly along all edges to seat the adhesive seal.
- 18
Reinstall the bottom Pentalobe screws
2 minInsert and tighten the two P2 Pentalobe screws into the bottom edge next to the USB-C port.
After your Apple iPhone 15 Plus back glass repair
Power the iPhone 15 Plus 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 15 Plus job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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