Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power off the iPhone

   1 min

   Hold down the top power button and slide to power off the device completely. Make sure the phone is disconnected from any cables before proceeding.

2. 2

   Remove bottom pentalobe screws

   2 min

   Use a P2 Pentalobe screwdriver to remove the two 3.9 mm screws located on either side of the Lightning connector.

3. 3

   Attach suction cup

   1 min

   Press a suction cup onto the lower portion of the screen, placing it just above the Home button. Ensure a firm seal against the glass.

4. 4

   Pry open lower edge

   3 min

   Pull up firmly on the suction cup while inserting a plastic opening pick into the gap between the display bezel and metal case.

5. 5

   Release bottom display clips

   2 min

   Slide the opening pick around the lower left and right corners to unclip the front panel from the rear case.

6. 6

   Slightly raise display

   2 min

   Gently lift the bottom edge of the display no more than one inch. Do not open completely yet, as the delicate Touch ID cable remains connected.

7. 7

   Remove Touch ID bracket

   2 min

   Use precision tweezers to unclip and remove the small metal retaining bracket resting over the Touch ID cable connector.

8. 8

   Disconnect Touch ID cable

   2 min

   Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the Touch ID flex cable connector straight up off its socket on the logic board.

9. 9

   Open display panel to 90 degrees

   2 min

   Swing the lower edge of the display upward until it sits at a right angle to the rear case. Prop the display panel against a stable object.

10. 10

    Remove battery connector bracket screws

    2 min

    Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the metal battery connector bracket to the logic board.

11. 11

    Disconnect battery cable

    2 min

    Remove the metal battery bracket with tweezers, then pry the battery connector up from the logic board using a spudger.

12. 12

    Remove display bracket screws

    2 min

    Remove the four Phillips #000 screws securing the upper display cable bracket to the top-right section of the logic board.

13. 13

    Remove display cable bracket

    1 min

    Use tweezers to lift the metal display cable bracket out of the device and place it aside.

14. 14

    Disconnect display flex cables

    3 min

    Use a spudger to disconnect the front camera/sensor cable, digitizer cable, and LCD display cable from the logic board.

15. 15

    Separate display assembly

    1 min

    Lift the display assembly away from the rear enclosure and place it in a clean, safe area.

16. 16

    Unpeel adhesive pull tabs

    2 min

    Locate the two white battery adhesive pull tabs along the bottom edge of the battery and peel them back from the cell.

17. 17

    Extract battery adhesive strips

    4 min

    Slowly pull one adhesive strip flat and parallel to the chassis until it fully releases. Repeat the process for the second adhesive strip.

18. 18

    Remove original battery

    2 min

    Lift the old battery out of the rear enclosure. If it remains stuck, apply a few drops of isopropyl alcohol underneath to loosen residual glue.

19. 19

    Clean battery compartment

    2 min

    Wipe the battery tray using isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth to remove leftover adhesive and grime.

20. 20

    Install new battery

    3 min

    Apply new adhesive strips to the replacement battery, lower it into the rear case, and press down firmly to secure it.