Step-by-step

1. 1

   Eject SIM Card Tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole on the left edge of the phone. Push firmly inward to eject the SIM tray and pull it out completely.

2. 2

   Heat Back Cover Perimeter

   2 min

   Warm the back cover outer edges with a heat gun or hair dryer for 2 minutes to soften the panel adhesive.

3. 3

   Slice Back Cover Adhesive

   3 min

   Attach a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back panel, pull upward, and slide a plastic pick into the gap to cut through adhesive.

4. 4

   Pivot Open Back Cover

   2 min

   Lift the back panel from the right side like a book, taking care not to pull hard against the connected fingerprint sensor cable.

5. 5

   Unscrew Fingerprint Cable Bracket

   2 min

   Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the single screw securing the metal shield over the fingerprint sensor connector.

6. 6

   Disconnect Fingerprint Reader

   1 min

   Pry the fingerprint sensor press connector straight up off the motherboard using a plastic spudger, then set the back panel aside.

7. 7

   Unscrew Top Motherboard Cover

   3 min

   Remove the seven Phillips #000 screws holding the black plastic motherboard protective frame in place.

8. 8

   Remove Top Motherboard Cover

   2 min

   Insert a spudger under the corner of the upper plastic frame and pop it up to expose the motherboard.

9. 9

   Disconnect Battery Cable

   1 min

   Pry the battery press connector straight up from its motherboard socket to eliminate power during repair.

10. 10

    Unscrew Loudspeaker Module

    2 min

    Remove the six Phillips #000 screws securing the loudspeaker assembly at the bottom of the device.

11. 11

    Remove Loudspeaker Module

    2 min

    Wedge a flat plastic opening tool beneath the loudspeaker housing and lift it off the lower chassis.

12. 12

    Disconnect Display Flex Cable

    1 min

    Use the edge of a plastic spudger to disconnect the display flex cable from the main motherboard socket.

13. 13

    Pull Battery Release Tape

    3 min

    Locate the adhesive pull tabs at the base of the battery and pull them slowly outward parallel to the phone body.

14. 14

    Pry Out Battery

    3 min

    Insert a flat plastic spudger underneath the battery to lift it free from the recess. Use a few drops of isopropyl alcohol if adhesive resists.

15. 15

    Heat Front Glass Perimeter

    2 min

    Apply heat around the outer borders of the front glass screen for 2 minutes to loosen the factory frame glue.

16. 16

    Separate Screen From Frame

    3 min

    Place a suction cup on the screen, pull up, and slide a plastic pick around the perimeter to slice through display adhesive.

17. 17

    Remove Damaged Screen

    2 min

    Lift the glass screen away while carefully feeding its flex cable out through the slot in the midframe.

18. 18

    Clean Frame Recess

    4 min

    Scrape off residual glue and glass particles along the frame edge using tweezers and isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth.

19. 19

    Apply Screen Adhesive Strips

    3 min

    Place fresh double-sided adhesive strips along the entire perimeter ledge of the inner frame, then peel off the protective backing.

20. 20

    Mount New Display Assembly

    3 min

    Feed the new display flex cable through the chassis opening and press the display firmly into the frame.

21. 21

    Reconnect Flex Cables

    2 min

    Press the battery into place, then snap both the display cable and battery connector firmly onto their motherboard sockets.

22. 22

    Reinstall Covers and Loudspeaker

    4 min

    Position the top plastic frame and lower loudspeaker module back over the phone, then replace and tighten all Phillips screws.

23. 23

    Reconnect Fingerprint Cable and Close

    4 min

    Connect the fingerprint flex, reinstall its metal bracket, apply back panel adhesive, press the back panel shut, and reinsert the SIM tray.