Step-by-step

1. 1

   Eject the SIM card tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole next to the SIM tray on the left side of the phone. Push firmly until the tray pops out, then remove it completely.

2. 2

   Heat the rear panel edges

   3 min

   Apply heat around the rear panel perimeter for two minutes using a heat gun set to low heat. This softens the internal clips and adhesive holding the plastic back shell.

3. 3

   Unclip the rear panel

   4 min

   Insert an opening pick into the seam near the SIM slot and pry gently to release the plastic clips. Carefully slide around all edges, taking care not to pull the panel away sharply.

4. 4

   Disconnect the fingerprint sensor

   2 min

   Tilt the back cover open slightly to reveal the fingerprint reader flex cable. Use a plastic spudger to pry the sensor connector straight up from the motherboard.

5. 5

   Unscrew the upper motherboard cover

   3 min

   Remove the Phillips #000 screws securing the plastic motherboard shield to the frame. Keep track of each screw position for reassembly.

6. 6

   Remove the upper motherboard shield

   2 min

   Use tweezers or a spudger to lift the motherboard cover off the chassis and set it aside.

7. 7

   Disconnect the battery cable

   1 min

   Pry the battery press connector straight up from its socket on the motherboard using a plastic spudger. Disconnecting power prevents short circuits during repair.

8. 8

   Unscrew the loudspeaker module

   3 min

   Remove the Phillips #000 screws holding the loudspeaker assembly at the bottom of the phone.

9. 9

   Detach the loudspeaker assembly

   2 min

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

10. 10

    Disconnect the display flex cable

    1 min

    Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the main display cable connector from the bottom sub-board.

11. 11

    Remove the battery

    4 min

    Pull the clear adhesive pull tab upwards with steady pressure to release the battery from the frame recess.

12. 12

    Heat the front glass display

    3 min

    Use a heat gun on low settings to heat the front glass perimeter for three minutes to soften the display adhesive.

13. 13

    Attach suction cup and slice adhesive

    5 min

    Place a suction cup near the top of the display and pull up gently to create a small gap. Insert an opening pick and slice through the adhesive around all four sides.

14. 14

    Separate screen from middle frame

    3 min

    Lift the damaged screen away from the chassis, carefully guiding the display flex cable through the slot in the frame.

15. 15

    Clean frame adhesive residue

    5 min

    Scrape away remaining glue and glass fragments from the inner frame ledge using a spudger and isopropyl alcohol.

16. 16

    Apply frame adhesive

    4 min

    Lay down thin double-sided adhesive strips along the perimeter frame edges to prepare for the new panel.

17. 17

    Install the new screen assembly

    4 min

    Thread the new display flex cable through the frame slot and seat the screen into the frame. Apply light, even pressure along the outer perimeter to set the bond.

18. 18

    Reconnect display and battery cables

    2 min

    Press the screen flex connector onto the sub-board socket until it snaps, then reconnect the battery flex cable to the motherboard.

19. 19

    Reinstall loudspeaker and motherboard shield

    4 min

    Set the loudspeaker and upper motherboard bracket back into place and replace all retained Phillips screws.

20. 20

    Connect fingerprint cable and snap back cover

    3 min

    Plug the fingerprint sensor flex cable into the motherboard connector. Align the back panel and press firmly around all edges until every clip snaps shut.