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Apple iPhone 8 Plus Back Glass Repair
Back Glass Repair guide for the Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Before you begin
Tools
- P2 Pentalobe screwdriver
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- Tri-point Y000 screwdriver
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Spudger tool
- Suction cup tool
- Precision tweezers
- Thin metal pry tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement iPhone 8 Plus back glass panel
- B-7000 specialized adhesive or pre-cut adhesive sheet
- 90%+ Isopropyl alcohol
- Microfiber cleaning cloth
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from flying glass shards during removal.
- Wear cut-resistant gloves when scraping broken rear glass fragments.
- Operate heat gun in a well-ventilated area away from flammable materials.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the iPhone
1 minPress and hold the side button and either volume button, then slide the power icon to turn off the phone entirely.
- 2
Remove the Pentalobe Screws
2 minUnscrew the two 3.5 mm Pentalobe screws located on the bottom edge near the Lightning port.
- 3
Heat the Display Edges
3 minApply heat around the perimeter of the screen for two minutes to soften the display water-resistance seal.
- 4
Open the Display Assembly
4 minAttach a suction cup near the home button and insert a plastic prying tool to gently pop open the display from the right edge.
- 5
Disconnect the Battery
2 minUnscrew the lower display cable bracket and use a spudger to lift the battery connector straight off its socket.
- 6
Detach the Screen Assembly
3 minUnscrew the upper sensor bracket, disconnect the remaining display flex cables, and set the screen safely aside.
- 7
Remove Logic Board and Battery
12 minExtract the logic board, battery, and wireless charging coil to isolate the frame from extreme heat during glass removal.
- 8
Heat the Damaged Back Glass
5 minFocus a heat gun set to 200°C (392°F) across sections of the back glass to melt the ultra-strong factory epoxy.
- 9
Scrape Off Glass Fragments
15 minInsert a thin metal prying tool under the heated glass shards to peel them away from the aluminum chassis.
- 10
Clear Glass Around Camera Housing
8 minUse precision tweezers to meticulously pick away glass shards surrounding the rear dual-camera bezel.
- 11
Clean Frame Residue
10 minScrape off remaining dried glue and wipe down the rear metal plate with high-concentration isopropyl alcohol.
- 12
Apply Back Glass Adhesive
5 minApply a thin layer of B-7000 liquid adhesive or position a pre-cut back glass adhesive strip across the frame.
- 13
Align and Press New Glass
4 minPlace the replacement rear glass panel over the camera lens and press down firmly to set it onto the adhesive.
- 14
Clamp Glass to Cure
15 minApply plastic spring clamps along the perimeter for 30 minutes to ensure a flush, secure bond.
- 15
Reinstall Internal Components
10 minSecure the wireless charging coil, logic board, and battery back into the frame with their original screws.
- 16
Reconnect and Reinstall Display
5 minPlug in the screen cables, replace the metal brackets, and press the display panel back into the chassis until flush.
- 17
Secure Bottom Screws
2 minReinstall the two bottom Pentalobe screws next to the charging port to finalize the repair.
After your Apple iPhone 8 Plus back glass repair
Power the iPhone 8 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 8 Plus job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
Keep learning
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