Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power off the device

   1 min

   Press and hold the power button, then tap Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is fully shut down before proceeding.

2. 2

   Eject SIM tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole next to the SIM tray on the top edge of the phone. Push firmly to pop the tray out and remove it.

3. 3

   Heat the front display

   3 min

   Apply heat around the perimeter of the screen using a heat gun or hair dryer for two minutes to soften the adhesive.

4. 4

   Attach suction cup

   1 min

   Press a suction cup firmly onto the lower portion of the front glass assembly just above the home button.

5. 5

   Insert opening pick

   2 min

   Pull up on the suction cup to create a small gap between the display and the frame, then insert a plastic opening pick into the gap.

6. 6

   Slice bottom adhesive

   2 min

   Slide the plastic opening pick along the bottom edge of the screen to slice through the adhesive seal.

7. 7

   Slice left edge adhesive

   2 min

   Slide the opening pick up along the left edge of the phone, taking care not to insert it deeper than 3 millimeters.

8. 8

   Slice right edge adhesive

   2 min

   Slide the opening pick up along the right edge of the phone to separate the side adhesive.

9. 9

   Slice top edge adhesive

   2 min

   Slide the pick carefully across the top edge, avoiding the front-facing camera and earpiece speaker area.

10. 10

    Open display assembly

    2 min

    Gently lift the bottom edge of the display screen and hinge it upward toward the top edge. Do not pull it completely away yet.

11. 11

    Remove display bracket screw

    1 min

    Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the single screw securing the display cable metal bracket.

12. 12

    Remove display bracket

    1 min

    Use tweezers to lift and remove the metal display cable bracket from the motherboard.

13. 13

    Disconnect display cable

    1 min

    Use the flat end of a spudger to pop the display flex cable straight up from its socket.

14. 14

    Remove midframe screws

    3 min

    Remove all visible Phillips #00 screws securing the internal black midframe panel to the rear housing.

15. 15

    Pry off midframe panel

    2 min

    Insert a spudger into the notch on the side of the midframe and carefully lift the panel up and out of the housing.

16. 16

    Disconnect battery connector

    1 min

    Pry the battery connector press-fit socket straight up from the motherboard using a spudger.

17. 17

    Apply isopropyl alcohol

    2 min

    Apply a few drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol along the top and side edges of the battery to loosen the adhesive.

18. 18

    Pry battery from chassis

    3 min

    Insert a flat plastic spudger or opening card underneath the battery and gently lever it up from the frame.

19. 19

    Install replacement adhesive

    2 min

    Apply new battery adhesive strips onto the empty battery recess in the phone frame and peel off the protective backing.

20. 20

    Place new battery into cavity

    2 min

    Align the new battery in the recess and press down firmly to secure it to the fresh adhesive.