Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power Down and Remove SIM Tray

   1 min

   Turn off the phone completely. Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole on the left edge to pop out and remove the tray.

2. 2

   Heat Back Cover

   2 min

   Apply a heat gun evenly around the rear cover edges for two minutes to soften the underlying adhesive.

3. 3

   Slice Rear Adhesive

   2 min

   Attach a suction cup near the bottom edge, pull up, and slide a plastic opening pick between the back cover and frame.

4. 4

   Separate Back Cover

   2 min

   Slide the pick along all outer edges to slice through adhesive, then carefully lift the back cover off.

5. 5

   Unscrew Midframe

   3 min

   Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove all visible screws securing the midframe to the phone chassis.

6. 6

   Detach Midframe

   2 min

   Insert a spudger around the midframe seam to pop clips, then lift the midframe off the device.

7. 7

   Disconnect Battery

   1 min

   Use the flat edge of a plastic spudger to pry the battery connector straight up from the motherboard.

8. 8

   Disconnect Display Cable

   1 min

   Locate and detach the display flex cable press connector on the lower main board using a plastic tool.

9. 9

   Heat Front Screen Assembly

   3 min

   Apply heat to the front perimeter of the screen for three minutes to soften the glass adhesive.

10. 10

    Attach Suction Cup to Glass

    1 min

    Press a suction cup firmly onto the lower portion of the cracked screen.

11. 11

    Insert Pick Under Screen

    2 min

    Pull up on the suction cup to create a gap, then slide an opening pick under the display glass.

12. 12

    Slice Display Adhesive

    3 min

    Move the pick along all four sides of the front panel to separate glass from the midframe housing.

13. 13

    Thread Flex Cable

    2 min

    Gently tilt the top of the display up and guide its ribbon cable through the slot in the frame.

14. 14

    Remove Damaged Screen

    1 min

    Lift the entire broken screen assembly away from the phone body.

15. 15

    Clean Frame Perimeter

    3 min

    Scrape off residual glue from the internal lip of the frame using isopropyl alcohol and a spudger.

16. 16

    Apply Screen Adhesive

    3 min

    Lay fresh, double-sided pre-cut adhesive strips tightly along the clean inner perimeter of the frame.

17. 17

    Route New Screen Cable

    2 min

    Pass the display flex cable of the new screen assembly through the frame slot.

18. 18

    Set New Screen into Frame

    2 min

    Align the replacement screen carefully and press firmly around all outer edges to seat it.

19. 19

    Connect Screen Cable

    1 min

    Align and press down on the display cable connector until it snaps into the motherboard socket.

20. 20

    Connect Battery Cable

    1 min

    Snap the battery flex connector back onto its socket on the motherboard.

21. 21

    Snap Midframe into Place

    2 min

    Position the midframe over the chassis and press around the perimeter until all clips lock.

22. 22

    Secure Midframe Screws

    3 min

    Reinstall and tighten all Phillips #000 screws to hold the midframe in place.

23. 23

    Apply Rear Panel Adhesive

    2 min

    Apply new adhesive strips along the inner rim of the phone body where the back cover sits.

24. 24

    Seal Rear Cover

    2 min

    Align the rear cover with the chassis and press firmly along the edges to seal the adhesive.

25. 25

    Reinsert SIM Tray

    1 min

    Push the SIM card tray back into its slot on the side of the device until flush.