Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power Off iPhone

   1 min

   Press and hold the side button and volume down button until the slider appears. Slide to power off completely before starting disassembly.

2. 2

   Remove Bottom Screws

   2 min

   Use a P2 Pentalobe screwdriver to remove the two 3.8 mm screws located on either side of the USB-C port.

3. 3

   Heat Display Edges

   2 min

   Apply a heat gun or hairdryer along the bottom edge of the screen for 2 minutes to soften the adhesive seal.

4. 4

   Attach Suction Cup

   2 min

   Place a suction cup on the lower half of the screen just above the USB-C port. Pull upward firmly to create a small gap between the display bezel and frame.

5. 5

   Insert Opening Pick

   2 min

   Insert an opening pick into the small gap created by the suction cup at the bottom edge. Keep the pick shallow to avoid damaging internal ribbons.

6. 6

   Slice Perimeter Adhesive

   3 min

   Slide the opening pick around the bottom and sides of the phone to cut through the waterproof adhesive seal.

7. 7

   Open Display Assembly

   2 min

   Gently swing the display open from the left side like a book cover. Prop the display against a stable object so it does not strain the cables.

8. 8

   Remove Cable Cover Screws

   3 min

   Use a Tri-point Y000 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the main connector cover plate to the logic board.

9. 9

   Disconnect Battery Cable

   1 min

   Use the flat end of a plastic spudger to gently pry the battery press connector straight up off its socket.

10. 10

    Disconnect Display Cables

    2 min

    Disconnect the display and digitizer flex cables from the logic board using a spudger. Lift the display screen free and set it aside.

11. 11

    Remove Upper Bracket Screws

    3 min

    Unscrew the Tri-point and Phillips screws securing the metal upper corner bracket near the power button. Lift off the bracket with tweezers.

12. 12

    Disconnect Power Button Cable

    2 min

    Use a plastic spudger to carefully disconnect the power button flex cable connector from the logic board.

13. 13

    Unscrew Metal Button Bracket

    3 min

    Remove the small Phillips screws securing the internal metal retaining bracket over the power button mechanism inside the frame.

14. 14

    Remove Damaged Power Button Assembly

    3 min

    Use fine tweezers to remove the metal bracket and carefully peel the power button flex cable away from the internal frame wall.

15. 15

    Position Replacement Power Button

    3 min

    Align the new power button flex assembly into the frame recess. Press gently so the adhesive backing adheres to the enclosure.

16. 16

    Secure Power Button Bracket

    3 min

    Reinstall the internal metal button retaining bracket and tighten its Phillips screws until snug.

17. 17

    Reconnect Cable and Bracket

    3 min

    Snap the power button flex cable back onto its logic board socket. Reinstall the upper protective corner shield and tighten its screws.

18. 18

    Apply Replacement Display Adhesive

    4 min

    Clean remaining old adhesive off the frame edges with isopropyl alcohol, then apply a fresh perimeter display adhesive seal.

19. 19

    Reconnect Display and Battery

    3 min

    Reconnect the display flex cables followed by the battery connector. Secure the main logic board cover plate with its screws.

20. 20

    Close Screen and Secure Screws

    3 min

    Align the top display tabs, press the screen into the frame until flush, and reinstall the two bottom Pentalobe screws.