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Apple iPhone XS Max Back Glass Repair
Back Glass Repair guide for the Apple iPhone XS Max
Before you begin
Tools
- P2 Pentalobe screwdriver
- Y000 Tri-point screwdriver
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Suction handle
- Plastic opening picks
- Thin metal pry tool
- Precision tweezers
- Spring clamps
Parts / materials
- Replacement iPhone XS Max back glass
- Pre-cut back glass adhesive strip or B-7000 glue
- 90%+ Isopropyl alcohol
- Microfiber cleaning cloth
Safety
- Wear protective safety glasses to guard against flying glass shards.
- Wear heat-resistant gloves while using the heat gun on the metal frame.
- Use an anti-static wrist strap to prevent electrostatic discharge when handling internal boards.
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using isopropyl alcohol and strong adhesives.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the iPhone
1 minPress and hold the side button and volume down button, then slide to power off completely.
- 2
Eject the SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool or paperclip into the hole next to the SIM tray on the right side to eject it.
- 3
Remove Bottom Pentalobe Screws
2 minUse a P2 Pentalobe screwdriver to remove the two 6.8 mm screws on either side of the Lightning port.
- 4
Heat the Screen Edges
3 minApply heat to the lower perimeter of the display using a heat gun or iOpener to soften the display seal.
- 5
Separate Display Assembly
4 minAttach a suction handle near the bottom edge, pull upward gently, and slice the adhesive with an opening pick.
- 6
Disconnect the Battery
3 minRemove the battery connector bracket screws using a Y000 tri-point driver and disconnect the battery press connector.
- 7
Remove the Screen Assembly
3 minDisconnect the OLED and sensor array ribbon cables, then lift the display assembly away from the frame.
- 8
Remove Sensitive Internal Components
12 minUnscrew and remove the logic board, battery, and rear cameras to protect them from high heat exposure.
- 9
Heat the Rear Glass Panel
5 minFocus a heat gun set to approximately 240°C (464°F) evenly across the back glass to break down factory epoxy.
- 10
Pry Away Shattered Glass
15 minInsert a thin metal pry blade under the heated rear glass and carefully scrape away the glass fragments.
- 11
Scrape Glass Around Camera Bezel
8 minCarefully pick out smaller glass shards around the raised camera frame with fine tweezers and a pry tool.
- 12
Clean Frame Adhesive Residue
5 minApply 90%+ isopropyl alcohol to a microfiber cloth and scrape off all remaining adhesive from the metal housing.
- 13
Apply New Adhesive
4 minLay down the pre-cut back glass adhesive film or apply a thin bead of frame glue across the rear housing rim.
- 14
Install Replacement Back Glass
3 minAlign the replacement back glass panel over the camera bezel and press it firmly onto the prepared frame.
- 15
Clamp and Cure the Back Glass
15 minAttach spring clamps along the outer edges of the phone frame to secure the glass while the adhesive cures.
After your Apple iPhone XS Max back glass repair
Power the iPhone XS Max 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 XS Max job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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