Step-by-step

1. 1

   Remove Stylus and SIM Tray

   2 min

   Insert a SIM ejector tool into the card tray hole on the side frame to release the tray. Pull out both the SIM tray and the built-in stylus from the bottom slot.

2. 2

   Heat the Back Cover

   3 min

   Apply a heat gun or hair dryer around all outer edges of the rear panel for 2 to 3 minutes to soften the adhesive layer.

3. 3

   Attach Suction Cup to Rear Glass

   2 min

   Place a suction cup on the lower portion of the back cover and pull upward firmly to create a small gap along the bottom seam.

4. 4

   Slice Back Panel Adhesive

   4 min

   Insert an opening pick into the gap created by the suction cup. Slide the pick around all four edges to slice through the adhesive seal.

5. 5

   Remove the Back Cover

   2 min

   Gently lift the back cover up and away from the phone body. Set the back panel aside in a safe location.

6. 6

   Unscrew Upper Midframe Screws

   3 min

   Use a Phillips #00 precision screwdriver to remove all screws holding the upper plastic midframe cover in place.

7. 7

   Remove Upper Midframe Cover

   2 min

   Insert the flat end of a spudger beneath the edge of the top plastic bracket and pry it up to unclip it from the phone body.

8. 8

   Disconnect the Battery Cable

   1 min

   Pry the battery connector straight up from its socket on the motherboard using a plastic spudger to cut all power.

9. 9

   Disconnect Display Flex Cable

   1 min

   Locate the primary screen display flex cable connector on the motherboard and pop it loose with the tip of a spudger.

10. 10

    Unscrew Lower Speaker Housing

    3 min

    Remove the Phillips #00 screws securing the lower loudspeaker assembly to the bottom frame of the phone.

11. 11

    Remove Loudspeaker Assembly

    2 min

    Use a spudger to gently pry the speaker module away from the lower housing and remove it from the device.

12. 12

    Soften Battery Adhesive

    3 min

    Apply a few drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol along the top and bottom margins of the battery casing.

13. 13

    Pry Out the Battery

    4 min

    Slide a flat plastic card beneath the side of the battery and carefully lift it out from the phone chassis without bending it.

14. 14

    Heat Front Screen Assembly

    3 min

    Use a heat gun on low power to warm the front display perimeter evenly for about 3 minutes to weaken the screen glue.

15. 15

    Slice Front Display Seal

    4 min

    Attach your suction cup to the glass screen, pull up, and slide a thin prying pick around the frame gap to cut the perimeter tape.

16. 16

    Separate Damaged Screen Panel

    2 min

    Lift the display assembly away from the frame while carefully guiding the screen flex cable through the frame routing slot.

17. 17

    Clean Bezel Adhesive Residue

    5 min

    Scrape away leftover adhesive residue and glass shards from the interior bezel using tweezers and an alcohol-dampened cloth.

18. 18

    Apply New Display Adhesive

    4 min

    Line the inner edges of the phone frame with fresh double-sided adhesive strips cut to size.

19. 19

    Mount and Connect Replacement Screen

    4 min

    Thread the new screen flex cable through the frame slot, press the display into place, and reconnect the display cable to the motherboard.