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Apple iPhone 8 Back Glass Repair
Back Glass Repair guide for the Apple iPhone 8
Before you begin
Tools
- P2 Pentalobe screwdriver
- Tri-point Y000 screwdriver
- Heat gun or hairdryer
- Plastic opening tools
- Suction cup
- Thin metal pry blade
- Tweezers
- Precision scraper
Parts / materials
- Replacement iPhone 8 back glass
- B-7000 structural adhesive
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Microfiber cleaning cloth
Safety
- Wear eye protection to guard against flying glass shards.
- Use cut-resistant gloves when handling broken rear glass.
- Operate in a well-ventilated area when using adhesives and solvents.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the iPhone
1 minTurn off the device completely before starting disassembly. Hold the side button and slide to power down.
- 2
Remove Bottom Pentalobe Screws
2 minUse a P2 Pentalobe screwdriver to remove the two 3.5 mm screws located on either side of the Lightning port.
- 3
Apply Heat to Front Display
2 minWarm the perimeter of the front screen using a heat gun for two minutes to soften the display adhesive.
- 4
Separate Display Assembly
3 minAttach a suction cup near the home button and gently lift while prying open the edge with a plastic tool. Swing the display open to the right like a book.
- 5
Disconnect Battery Connector
2 minRemove the lower bracket screws using a Tri-point Y000 screwdriver and lift off the bracket. Use a plastic spudger to pop the battery connector off the logic board.
- 6
Detach Display Cables
3 minRemove the upper cable bracket screws and disconnect the display and digitizer cables. Set the display assembly safely aside.
- 7
Heat Rear Glass Panel
5 minApply continuous heat across the back glass panel with a heat gun to break down the heavy factory adhesive.
- 8
Pry Shattered Back Glass
12 minInsert a thin metal pry blade under a cracked edge of the glass. Slowly slice through the adhesive and lift away broken glass pieces.
- 9
Clear Glass Around Camera Housing
8 minCarefully pick away glass fragments around the rear camera bezel using precision tweezers. Take care not to scratch the metal camera housing.
- 10
Pry Around Wireless Charging Coil
8 minWork gently over the center section where the copper wireless charging coil is located. Avoid driving metal tools into the flexible charging pad.
- 11
Clean Residual Adhesive and Debris
5 minApply 99% isopropyl alcohol to the housing frame and scrape away remaining adhesive using a scraper tool. Wipe the frame clean with a microfiber cloth.
- 12
Apply Frame Adhesive
3 minApply a uniform bead of B-7000 adhesive around the perimeter and internal supports of the rear frame.
- 13
Install Replacement Back Glass
2 minAlign the new glass panel over the camera bezel and press it squarely into place on the rear frame.
- 14
Clamp Glass Panel
15 minPlace spring clamps around the edges of the chassis for at least 15 minutes to allow the adhesive to bond.
- 15
Reconnect Screen and Battery Cables
4 minAttach the display, digitizer, and battery connectors to the logic board. Secure both metal retaining brackets with their respective screws.
- 16
Close Frame and Reinstall Screws
3 minAlign the top edge of the display assembly with the phone frame and press firmly until it snaps flush. Reinstall the two bottom Pentalobe screws.
After your Apple iPhone 8 back glass repair
Power the iPhone 8 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 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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