Step-by-step

1. 1

   Turn Off the Phone

   1 min

   Press and hold the power button, then select Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is completely powered down before starting.

2. 2

   Remove the SIM Card Tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool or thin pin into the hole adjacent to the tray on the bottom edge. Press firmly to pop the tray out and pull it clear.

3. 3

   Heat the Rear Glass Panel

   3 min

   Use a heat gun or hair dryer on medium heat to warm the perimeter of the rear panel for 2 to 3 minutes. This softens the factory back glass adhesive.

4. 4

   Attach Suction Cup to Rear Glass

   1 min

   Place a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back panel and press down to create a tight seal.

5. 5

   Slice the Rear Panel Adhesive

   4 min

   Pull up on the suction cup to create a small gap, then slide an opening pick into the seam. Move the pick along all edges to cut through the adhesive.

6. 6

   Remove the Rear Glass Panel

   1 min

   Gently lift the back glass off the frame. Store the rear panel in a safe place away from dusty work space surfaces.

7. 7

   Unbolt Upper Motherboard Cover Screws

   3 min

   Use a Phillips #000 precision screwdriver to remove all screws holding the upper motherboard housing and wireless charging pad in place.

8. 8

   Detach Wireless Charging Assembly

   2 min

   Insert a plastic spudger under the edge of the upper plastic motherboard cover and carefully pry it up to remove it from the device.

9. 9

   Disconnect the Battery Cable

   1 min

   Use the flat end of a plastic spudger to pry the battery flex connector straight up from its motherboard socket to kill power.

10. 10

    Unbolt Lower Speaker Assembly Screws

    2 min

    Remove the Phillips #000 screws securing the bottom loudspeaker cover to the lower chassis.

11. 11

    Remove the Speaker Module

    1 min

    Insert a spudger beneath the loudspeaker housing and gently lift it out of the frame.

12. 12

    Disconnect the Display Flex Cable

    1 min

    Use your plastic spudger to pop the main screen flex ribbon connector off the motherboard.

13. 13

    Heat Front Screen Edges

    3 min

    Apply heat around the outer front edges of the curved screen for 3 minutes to loosen the display adhesive beneath.

14. 14

    Pry Loose Damaged Screen Assembly

    5 min

    Attach a suction cup to the front panel, lift slightly to create a gap, and insert a plastic pick to separate the display from the frame.

15. 15

    Remove Damaged Screen and Thread Cable

    2 min

    Lift the damaged display off the frame while carefully threading its attached flex cable out through the frame slot.

16. 16

    Clean Frame of Residual Adhesive

    4 min

    Scrape remaining adhesive off the frame recess with a plastic tool and clean the perimeter thoroughly using isopropyl alcohol.

17. 17

    Apply Screen Adhesive Strips

    3 min

    Place custom-cut double-sided adhesive strips precisely around the inner ledge of the phone chassis.

18. 18

    Thread and Mount New Screen

    3 min

    Guide the new display's flex ribbon through the frame slot and seat the screen evenly into the front housing.

19. 19

    Press Display Into Place

    2 min

    Apply firm, uniform pressure along the front perimeter to set the screen into the adhesive strips securely.

20. 20

    Reconnect Connectors and Reinstall Brackets

    5 min

    Snap the display and battery flex cables back into their motherboard sockets. Reinstall the lower speaker and upper wireless charging assemblies with their screws.

21. 21

    Reattach Rear Glass Panel

    3 min

    Apply fresh double-sided adhesive along the rear perimeter, align the back glass, and press firmly around all edges to seal.