Step-by-step

1. 1

   Eject the SIM tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole on the left edge of the phone. Push firmly to pop the SIM card tray out and set it aside.

2. 2

   Heat the back cover

   3 min

   Apply a heat gun or hairdryer on medium setting around the outer edges of the rear panel for 2 to 3 minutes. Warm heat softens the adhesive underneath.

3. 3

   Attach a suction cup

   1 min

   Place a suction cup on the lower portion of the back panel near the USB port. Pull up gently to create a hairline gap between the panel and frame.

4. 4

   Insert an opening pick

   2 min

   Slide the sharp tip of a plastic opening pick into the gap created by the suction cup. Keep the pick flat to avoid damaging internal components.

5. 5

   Slice perimeter back adhesive

   4 min

   Gently glide the pick around all four edges of the back panel to slice through the adhesive seal. Take extra care around the camera bump.

6. 6

   Remove the back cover

   1 min

   Lift the rear cover straight off the chassis and place it on a clean surface.

7. 7

   Unscrew the motherboard shield

   3 min

   Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all screws securing the plastic top motherboard cover. Store the screws in a magnetic tray.

8. 8

   Pry off the motherboard shield

   2 min

   Insert a spudger under the edge of the top shield and lift it off the motherboard.

9. 9

   Disconnect the battery flex cable

   1 min

   Use the edge of a plastic spudger to pry the battery connector straight up from its motherboard socket. This prevents electrical damage during work.

10. 10

    Unscrew the lower speaker housing

    2 min

    Remove the Phillips #00 screws holding the bottom speaker enclosure over the subboard.

11. 11

    Remove the speaker housing

    1 min

    Pry the speaker module up using a spudger and remove it from the device frame.

12. 12

    Disconnect the display cable

    1 min

    Pry up the screen flex cable connector from its socket on the subboard with a spudger.

13. 13

    Heat the front display panel

    3 min

    Heat the perimeter of the cracked front glass using a heat gun for 3 minutes to loosen the screen adhesive.

14. 14

    Slice display glass adhesive

    5 min

    Press a suction cup onto the screen, pull up gently, and work a plastic opening pick along all four edges of the display.

15. 15

    Remove the display assembly

    2 min

    Lift the display off the frame while carefully guiding its attached ribbon cable through the chassis slot.

16. 16

    Clean old adhesive from the frame

    4 min

    Scrape off residual glue from the frame ledge using a spudger, then wipe with isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth.

17. 17

    Apply fresh screen adhesive

    3 min

    Lay pre-cut double-sided screen adhesive along the outer rim of the frame and peel off the protective backing paper.

18. 18

    Feed new screen flex cable

    2 min

    Thread the ribbon cable of the new screen assembly through the midframe slot. Align the panel precisely over the housing and press firmly into place.

19. 19

    Reconnect display and battery cables

    2 min

    Press the display cable connector firmly into the subboard, then reattach the main battery flex connector to the motherboard.

20. 20

    Reinstall shields and back panel

    5 min

    Reattach the lower speaker and upper shield with their Phillips screws, apply back cover adhesive, and press the back cover tightly onto the frame.