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Apple iPhone X Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Apple iPhone X
Before you begin
Tools
- P2 Pentalobe screwdriver
- Y000 Tri-point screwdriver
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- iPhone X Replacement Battery
- Battery adhesive removal strips
- Display frame assembly adhesive sheet
- Isopropyl alcohol (90% or higher)
Safety
- Discharge the battery below 25% before starting to prevent thermal runaway if punctured.
- Wear eye protection to guard against potential glass shards during screen separation.
- Avoid using sharp metal objects directly near the battery casing to prevent accidental punctures.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Down the iPhone
1 minTurn off your iPhone completely before beginning disassembly. Discharge the battery below 25% to minimize fire hazard.
- 2
Remove Pentalobe Screws
2 minUse a P2 Pentalobe driver to remove the two 6.8 mm screws on either side of the Lightning port.
- 3
Heat the Bottom Edge
2 minApply a warm heat gun or hair dryer to the lower edge of the phone for 2 minutes to soften the display adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup on the lower half of the display glass, just above the home button area.
- 5
Insert Opening Pick
2 minPull up firmly on the suction cup to create a small gap, then insert an opening pick under the screen bezel.
- 6
Slice Lower Display Adhesive
3 minSlide the pick along the bottom edge and up the left side of the iPhone to slice through the perimeter seal.
- 7
Slice Upper Display Adhesive
3 minCarefully slide the pick around the right and top edges to separate the remaining display adhesive.
- 8
Open the Display
2 minSwing the display open from the left edge like the cover of a book. Do not try to fully detach it yet.
- 9
Unscrew Logic Board Cover
3 minRemove the five Y000 tri-point screws securing the metal bracket over the display and battery connectors.
- 10
Disconnect the Battery
2 minUse the flat end of a spudger to pry the battery connector straight up from its socket on the logic board.
- 11
Disconnect Display Cables
3 minDisconnect the OLED display cable, digitizer cable, and front sensor assembly flex cables from the logic board.
- 12
Remove Display Assembly
1 minSeparate the display assembly completely from the rear housing and set it aside in a safe place.
- 13
Peel Lower Adhesive Tabs
3 minLocate the three black adhesive pull tabs at the bottom edge of the battery and peel back their tips.
- 14
Pull Lower Adhesive Strips
5 minSlowly pull each stretch-release strip at a low angle until it slides out smoothly from beneath the battery.
- 15
Pull Upper Adhesive Strip
3 minPeel and pull the fourth adhesive tab located near the top right edge of the upper battery cell.
- 16
Remove Old Battery
2 minLift the old battery out of the chassis. If stuck, apply isopropyl alcohol along the edges and wait 2 minutes.
- 17
Install Replacement Battery
3 minApply new adhesive strips to the back of your new battery, position it into the case, and press firmly.
- 18
Reassemble Display and Bracket
5 minReconnect the sensor assembly and display cables, reconnect the battery, and reinstall the metal bracket with its screws.
After your Apple iPhone X battery replacement
Power the iPhone X back on and test the battery replacement 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 X 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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