Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power off the iPhone

   1 min

   Press and hold the side button and volume up button simultaneously, then slide to power off.

2. 2

   Remove bottom pentalobe screws

   2 min

   Use a P2 Pentalobe driver to remove the two 1.5 mm screws located on either side of the USB-C port.

3. 3

   Heat the back glass perimeter

   2 min

   Apply heat using a heat gun along all four rear edges for two minutes to soften the internal adhesive.

4. 4

   Attach suction cup

   1 min

   Place a suction cup on the lower third of the rear glass panel, just above the bottom edge.

5. 5

   Create an opening gap

   2 min

   Pull up on the suction cup with firm, steady pressure to create a slight gap at the bottom seam.

6. 6

   Insert an opening pick

   1 min

   Insert the thin tip of a plastic opening pick into the gap between the rear glass and titanium frame.

7. 7

   Slice bottom adhesive

   2 min

   Slide the opening pick back and forth along the bottom edge to sever the water-resistant adhesive seal.

8. 8

   Slice left edge adhesive

   2 min

   Carefully slide the pick up the left edge, keeping insertion depth under 3 mm to avoid internal cables.

9. 9

   Slice top edge adhesive

   2 min

   Reheat the top edge if necessary, then slide your pick across the top perimeter to cut the glue.

10. 10

    Slice right edge adhesive

    2 min

    Slide the pick down the right edge, taking extra care near the center where flex cables run.

11. 11

    Swing open the back glass

    1 min

    Gently lift and swing the rear glass open toward the right side like the cover of a book.

12. 12

    Unscrew the bracket cover

    2 min

    Use a Tri-point Y000 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the lower cable connector shield.

13. 13

    Remove the connector shield

    1 min

    Use precision tweezers to lift the metal shield off the logic board and set it aside.

14. 14

    Disconnect the back glass flex cable

    1 min

    Pry the back glass ribbon cable connector straight up off the logic board using a spudger.

15. 15

    Remove the old back glass

    1 min

    Lift the damaged back glass assembly completely away from the chassis and set it on your workspace.

16. 16

    Clean frame adhesive remnants

    4 min

    Apply 99% isopropyl alcohol to a microfiber cloth and scrape away remaining adhesive using a spudger.

17. 17

    Apply fresh adhesive gasket

    3 min

    Peel the protective liner off the new adhesive strip and press it evenly along the titanium frame perimeter.

18. 18

    Connect the replacement back glass

    2 min

    Align and press the flex cable connector onto the logic board socket until it snaps firmly into place.

19. 19

    Reinstall bracket and screws

    2 min

    Position the metal shield over the connector and tighten the Tri-point Y000 screws securely.

20. 20

    Seal the back glass assembly

    3 min

    Lower the back glass onto the frame, press firmly along all edges, and reinstall the two bottom P2 screws.