A very small Phillip’s screwdriver won’t work to remove these screws. A pentalobe screwdriver has five points and is a security feature that Apple frequently uses for its products. Warning: Disassembling your iPhone may void your warranty. Check your warranty information before attempting to fix your phone yourself.
If the suction cup is having trouble sticking to the screen, slightly moisten the suction cup and press it against the screen. Try not to cover up the home button when putting the tape on.
Remember to avoid covering the home button with the suction cup. If you cover it, the cup won’t be able to suction the screen away.
Your repair kit may have come with thin plastic sliders or opening picks that you can insert once you’ve begun prying up the screen.
Water-resistant phones will lose their water-resistance once they are disassembled. You might find it easier to slide a thin opening pick instead of a prying tool when loosening the edges of the screen. Be careful not to insert the pry tool in more than a few millimeters. You could damage the internal components of the iPhone.
Be aware that the screen is still connected to the phone by cables. Be careful not to damage the cables when lifting the display away from the phone.
Keep your screws and shield together but away from any other screws and parts you’ve already removed. This will make it easier to reassemble.
You’ll need to use your fingertips to gently pry up the ribbons.
Set aside the screws and plate, keeping them separate from other screws and pieces.
If you find it difficult to unscrew the screws, an adhesive may be keeping them in place. Continue using the screwdriver until they come out. While some people recommend using a hairdryer to warm up the adhesive, this can overheat and damage the phone’s LCD. If you have a screen replacement that has the home bottom and other components attached, skip to the next part.
Consider setting each screw near where it goes on the phone. This will make it easier to remember where each one goes when you reassemble the plate. On iPhone 11, the backplate is below the speaker assembly.
You should have already removed the screws from the plate.
On iPhone 11, there is a metal bracket that sits above the light sensor. Be sure to remove that as well.
On iPhone 11, make sure you place the light sensor bracket above the light sensor.
Don’t screw the screws in too tight. On iPhone 5 and below, you will need to reattach the metal plate over the speaker assembly.
Make sure the sticker for the home button sticks down.
You should have two screws for the earpiece.
The camera should sit in its exposed hole if you’ve done this step correctly.
Since the screws are different sizes it’s important to get the correct screws back into place.
If your phone doesn’t come on once you’ve completely replaced the screen, one of these connectors may not be inserted completely or correctly. Remove the screen and check the connectors.
You shouldn’t have any gap between the phone and the screen.
