Step-by-step

1. 1

   Eject the SIM card tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool into the pinhole on the left side of the phone. Push firmly until the tray pops out, then pull it completely free.

2. 2

   Heat the rear panel

   2 min

   Apply heat around the edges of the back cover using a heat gun for approximately 2 minutes to soften the underlying adhesive.

3. 3

   Slice the back cover adhesive

   3 min

   Insert a plastic opening pick between the rear cover and the frame. Gently slide the pick along the perimeter to slice the glue.

4. 4

   Lift away the back cover

   1 min

   Carefully separate the rear plastic panel from the frame and set it aside.

5. 5

   Unscrew the upper motherboard shield

   3 min

   Remove the Phillips screws securing the plastic motherboard bezel at the top of the chassis.

6. 6

   Remove the motherboard shield

   1 min

   Pry up the motherboard plastic shield with a spudger and lift it out of the device.

7. 7

   Disconnect the battery cable

   1 min

   Use a plastic spudger to detach the battery press-connector from the motherboard to cut power.

8. 8

   Unscrew the loudspeaker module

   2 min

   Remove the Phillips screws holding down the lower loudspeaker housing at the bottom of the device.

9. 9

   Pry out the loudspeaker module

   1 min

   Lever the edge of the loudspeaker box up using a spudger and remove it from the lower frame.

10. 10

    Disconnect the display flex cable

    1 min

    Unclip the display ribbon cable connector from the lower daughterboard or mainboard assembly.

11. 11

    Heat the front display assembly

    3 min

    Apply heat across the outer edges of the screen for 2 to 3 minutes to break down the front perimeter tape.

12. 12

    Attach a suction cup to the screen

    2 min

    Press a suction cup firmly onto the upper glass surface and pull gently to create a slight gap beneath the bezel.

13. 13

    Slice through the display glass adhesive

    3 min

    Insert a plastic pick under the screen bezel and slice through all remaining adhesive along the four sides.

14. 14

    Remove the screen assembly

    2 min

    Lift the damaged display off the frame, carefully threading its ribbon cable through the housing slot.

15. 15

    Clean old adhesive residue

    3 min

    Scrape off residual glue from the interior metal ledge of the frame using tweezers and isopropyl alcohol.

16. 16

    Apply new display adhesive strips

    3 min

    Place narrow double-sided adhesive strips tightly around the inner border of the phone chassis.

17. 17

    Mount the replacement screen

    2 min

    Thread the replacement screen ribbon cable through the frame slot and press the glass flat into place.

18. 18

    Reconnect the display and battery cables

    2 min

    Snap the display connector and battery connector firmly back onto their respective board sockets.

19. 19

    Reinstall internal covers and back panel

    4 min

    Replace the motherboard shield and loudspeaker module, drive in all retained screws, and seal the back panel shut.