Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power down the device

   1 min

   Press and hold the power button, then tap Power Off to safely shut down the phone.

2. 2

   Remove the SIM card tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool into the tray hole on the right edge and pull the tray out.

3. 3

   Heat the rear glass cover

   3 min

   Apply heat evenly across the back cover for 2-3 minutes to soften the adhesive.

4. 4

   Attach a suction cup

   1 min

   Press a suction cup firmly near the bottom edge of the rear glass.

5. 5

   Insert an opening pick

   2 min

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

6. 6

   Slice rear adhesive

   4 min

   Slide the pick around all four edges of the back cover to cut through the adhesive perimeter.

7. 7

   Remove the rear glass panel

   1 min

   Lift the rear glass cover off the device and set it aside.

8. 8

   Unbolt midframe screws

   3 min

   Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 13 screws securing the rear midframe.

9. 9

   Separate midframe from chassis

   3 min

   Gently push on the battery through the midframe opening to separate the midframe assembly from the front panel.

10. 10

    Disconnect the battery

    1 min

    Use a plastic spudger to pry the battery connector straight up off the motherboard.

11. 11

    Disconnect the display cable

    1 min

    Pry up the display ribbon cable connector from the top right area of the motherboard.

12. 12

    Disconnect the lower button ribbon

    1 min

    Pry up the touch key / home button ribbon connector at the bottom of the motherboard.

13. 13

    Remove the motherboard

    2 min

    Carefully lift the motherboard up and out of the phone chassis.

14. 14

    Pry out the battery

    2 min

    Insert a flat plastic opening tool beneath the battery to break the adhesive and lift it out.

15. 15

    Heat the front display

    3 min

    Warm the front screen edges with a heat gun for 2-3 minutes to loosen the screen adhesive.

16. 16

    Separate screen glass

    2 min

    Place a suction cup on the front glass and slide a plastic pick between the glass and the frame.

17. 17

    Slice front adhesive

    4 min

    Carefully slice around the entire front bezel, taking caution around delicate soft-key flex cables at the bottom.

18. 18

    Remove damaged screen

    2 min

    Thread the display flex cable through the frame cutout and lift the screen assembly clear.

19. 19

    Clean frame residue

    3 min

    Scrape away remaining glue from the frame using isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free wipe.

20. 20

    Apply new display adhesive

    3 min

    Lay down custom pre-cut adhesive strips along the top, bottom, and side frame borders.

21. 21

    Install new display

    2 min

    Thread the ribbon cable through the slot and align the new screen into the frame, pressing firmly.

22. 22

    Reinstall motherboard

    3 min

    Lower the motherboard back into position and reconnect the display cable and home button flex.

23. 23

    Place the battery

    1 min

    Press the battery back into place and reattach its connector to the motherboard.

24. 24

    Reattach midframe

    3 min

    Snap the midframe back into place over the assembly and secure all 13 Phillips screws.

25. 25

    Seal rear cover

    3 min

    Apply new rear adhesive strips to the frame, then press the rear glass firmly in place.