iPhone 5 LCD Shield Plate Replacement
This guide details the procedure for substituting the LCD shield plate, a component situated directly behind the LCD display within your iPhone 5.
Step 1 | Taping the display glass
Begin the process by carefully disconnecting the 12V power supply, ensuring all residual charge is safely discharged before proceeding with the removal of the 2.5mm hex screws securing the damaged fan assembly; use caution to avoid damaging the surrounding circuit board components during this step.
To mitigate the risk of additional shattering and potential injury while repairing a cracked display glass, secure it with tape.
Apply strips of transparent packing tape across the iPhone screen, ensuring complete coverage by slightly overlapping each strip.
To safeguard your eyes from potential glass fragments released during the repair process, always use safety glasses.
To mitigate the risk of additional shattering and potential injury while repairing a cracked display glass, secure it with tape.
Apply strips of transparent packing tape across the iPhone screen, ensuring complete coverage by slightly overlapping each strip.
To safeguard your eyes from potential glass fragments released during the repair process, always use safety glasses.
Step 2 | Remove the Pentalobe screws
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully loosen the four screws securing the fan assembly to the motor housing; exercise caution to avoid damaging the plastic housing and ensure the screws are not lost.
To prevent potential fire or explosion hazards during repair, ensure the iPhone's lithium-ion battery is depleted to a level below 25% before continuing. A fully charged battery poses a significant risk of combustion if damaged.
To prevent electrical shock or damage to components, ensure the iPhone is completely de-energized prior to starting the repair process.
Using a Pentalobe screwdriver, detach the two screws measuring 3.6 mm located adjacent to the Lightning connector.
To prevent potential fire or explosion hazards during repair, ensure the iPhone's lithium-ion battery is depleted to a level below 25% before continuing. A fully charged battery poses a significant risk of combustion if damaged.
To prevent electrical shock or damage to components, ensure the iPhone is completely de-energized prior to starting the repair process.
Using a Pentalobe screwdriver, detach the two screws measuring 3.6 mm located adjacent to the Lightning connector.
Step 3 | How to prevent display separation
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the retaining screw on the motor assembly to a torque of 3.5 Nm, ensuring the motor shaft aligns properly and avoiding damage to the threads.
Carefully lift the display assembly—consisting of a glass screen, a plastic bezel, and integrated metal clips—from within the phone's chassis during the subsequent procedures.
Ensure complete removal of the display assembly, irrespective of the employed tool.
When delamination between the glass and plastic is observed, similar to the depiction in the initial image, use a plastic opening tool to insert it into the gap between the plastic frame and the phone’s metal chassis, carefully levering the metal clips away from the case.
To ensure proper closure when reattaching a display bezel, apply a narrow adhesive strip positioned between the plastic bezel and the glass.
Carefully lift the display assembly—consisting of a glass screen, a plastic bezel, and integrated metal clips—from within the phone's chassis during the subsequent procedures.
Ensure complete removal of the display assembly, irrespective of the employed tool.
When delamination between the glass and plastic is observed, similar to the depiction in the initial image, use a plastic opening tool to insert it into the gap between the plastic frame and the phone’s metal chassis, carefully levering the metal clips away from the case.
To ensure proper closure when reattaching a display bezel, apply a narrow adhesive strip positioned between the plastic bezel and the glass.
Step 4 | Anti-Clamp instructions
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four mounting screws securing the fan assembly to the motor housing, ensuring each is snug but not over-torqued to prevent damage; observe polarity markings during reinstallation.
To simplify the subsequent opening process, the following instructions utilize the Anti-Clamp tool, a custom design; if you do not have this tool, proceed two steps further to find an alternative procedure.
Refer to the included guide for detailed procedures regarding Anti-Clamp operation.
To release the Anti-Clamp's arms, move the blue handle in a rearward direction.
Position the arms so they extend across the iPhone's left or right side.
Affix two suction cups to the iPhone's front and rear surfaces, placing them close to the lower edge, directly above the home button.
Apply vacuum to the targeted region by pressing the cups firmly against each other.
To improve the Anti-Clamp's grip on your iPhone if the exterior feels excessively smooth, apply adhesive tape to the device's surface.
To simplify the subsequent opening process, the following instructions utilize the Anti-Clamp tool, a custom design; if you do not have this tool, proceed two steps further to find an alternative procedure.
Refer to the included guide for detailed procedures regarding Anti-Clamp operation.
To release the Anti-Clamp's arms, move the blue handle in a rearward direction.
Position the arms so they extend across the iPhone's left or right side.
Affix two suction cups to the iPhone's front and rear surfaces, placing them close to the lower edge, directly above the home button.
Apply vacuum to the targeted region by pressing the cups firmly against each other.
To improve the Anti-Clamp's grip on your iPhone if the exterior feels excessively smooth, apply adhesive tape to the device's surface.
Step 5
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four mounting screws securing the fan assembly to the motor housing, ensuring each is snug but not over-tightened to prevent damage; observe a torque of 6 in-lbs per screw.
Moving the blue handle in a forward direction will engage the locking mechanism for the arms.
Rotate the handle fully, completing a 360-degree turn, observing for the initial expansion of the cups.
Maintain parallel positioning of the suction cups; should misalignment occur, gently release the suction cups’ hold and reposition the arms.
Once sufficient space is created by the Anti-Clamp, slide a prying tool beneath the display.
To ensure adequate separation, increase the heat applied to the component and then reposition the handle 90 degrees.
Allow one minute to elapse and refrain from rotating the component beyond a 90-degree arc per adjustment; permitting the Anti-Clamp device and the passage of time to facilitate the process.
Moving the blue handle in a forward direction will engage the locking mechanism for the arms.
Rotate the handle fully, completing a 360-degree turn, observing for the initial expansion of the cups.
Maintain parallel positioning of the suction cups; should misalignment occur, gently release the suction cups’ hold and reposition the arms.
Once sufficient space is created by the Anti-Clamp, slide a prying tool beneath the display.
To ensure adequate separation, increase the heat applied to the component and then reposition the handle 90 degrees.
Allow one minute to elapse and refrain from rotating the component beyond a 90-degree arc per adjustment; permitting the Anti-Clamp device and the passage of time to facilitate the process.
Step 6 | Manual Opening Procedure
Using a suction cup, apply it to the display surface, positioning it directly over the home button area.
Ensure the screen's entire surface is covered by the cup to guarantee a secure, leak-proof connection.
To prevent shattered glass fragments from scattering and to provide a secure attachment point for the suction cup, apply several strips of packing tape to the face of iPhones with cracked glass, carefully smoothing out any air pockets.
Ensure the screen's entire surface is covered by the cup to guarantee a secure, leak-proof connection.
To prevent shattered glass fragments from scattering and to provide a secure attachment point for the suction cup, apply several strips of packing tape to the face of iPhones with cracked glass, carefully smoothing out any air pockets.
Step 7 | Start lifting the front panel assembly
Secure the front panel assembly to the suction cup, ensuring a strong bond.
Using one hand to secure the iPhone, lift the suction cup vertically to gently create a small gap between the front panel and the rear enclosure.
Exercise caution and use steady, even pressure when installing the screen, as it requires a more precise fit than typical device components.
Using a plastic opening tool, carefully separate the rear case from the display assembly by gently levering it upwards, simultaneously applying upward traction with a suction cup.
To release the front panel assembly from the rear case, carefully disengage the multiple retaining clips, potentially requiring the coordinated use of both a suction cup and a plastic opening tool.
Using one hand to secure the iPhone, lift the suction cup vertically to gently create a small gap between the front panel and the rear enclosure.
Exercise caution and use steady, even pressure when installing the screen, as it requires a more precise fit than typical device components.
Using a plastic opening tool, carefully separate the rear case from the display assembly by gently levering it upwards, simultaneously applying upward traction with a suction cup.
To release the front panel assembly from the rear case, carefully disengage the multiple retaining clips, potentially requiring the coordinated use of both a suction cup and a plastic opening tool.
Step 8 | Detaching the front panel side clips
Carefully work a prying tool around the front panel assembly's edges to release the retaining clips on both the left and right sides.
Step 9 | Opening up the phone
Disconnecting the front panel assembly entirely from the rear case is not recommended, because several ribbon cables remain connected to the iPhone at the top.
After disengaging the retaining clips located along the lower edge and both sides of the front panel assembly, separate the assembly's bottom edge from the rear case by applying gentle pulling force.
Carefully position the display at a 90-degree angle, then secure it in a supported position to prevent movement during the repair process.
To avoid stressing the display's wiring during the repair process, secure the display with a rubber band.
After disengaging the retaining clips located along the lower edge and both sides of the front panel assembly, separate the assembly's bottom edge from the rear case by applying gentle pulling force.
Carefully position the display at a 90-degree angle, then secure it in a supported position to prevent movement during the repair process.
To avoid stressing the display's wiring during the repair process, secure the display with a rubber band.
Step 10 | Removing the battery connector bracket screws
Using appropriate tools, detach the metal battery connector bracket from the logic board by unscrewing the two screws that hold it in place.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove a single screw with a 1.8 mm head.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove a single screw with a 1.6 mm head.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove a single screw with a 1.8 mm head.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove a single screw with a 1.6 mm head.
Step 11 | Removing the battery connector bracket
Detach the bracket securing the battery connector using a tri-point screwdriver.
Step 12 | Disconnecting the battery connector
Carefully lift the battery connector away from its corresponding socket on the logic board, employing a plastic opening tool to avoid damage.
Exercise caution to prevent displacement of the tiny components positioned near the socket.
Exercise extreme caution during the lifting process, ensuring force is applied solely to the battery connector; applying pressure to the logic board socket or the board itself risks socket destruction or damage to adjacent components.
Exercise caution to prevent displacement of the tiny components positioned near the socket.
Exercise extreme caution during the lifting process, ensuring force is applied solely to the battery connector; applying pressure to the logic board socket or the board itself risks socket destruction or damage to adjacent components.
Step 13 | Removing the front panel assembly cable bracket screws
Detach the cable bracket, which holds the front panel assembly cable, from the logic board by unscrewing the screws listed in the parts list.
Use two Phillips head screws, each measuring 1.2 millimeters.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove a single screw measuring 1.6 millimeters.
Because this fastener lacks magnetic properties, use caution during removal to prevent loss, and ensure it is correctly repositioned, as a magnetized screw could disrupt compass functionality.
Use two Phillips head screws, each measuring 1.2 millimeters.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove a single screw measuring 1.6 millimeters.
Because this fastener lacks magnetic properties, use caution during removal to prevent loss, and ensure it is correctly repositioned, as a magnetized screw could disrupt compass functionality.
Step 14 | Removing the front panel assembly cable bracket
To detach the display cable bracket, raise it in the direction of the battery, then take it out of the iPhone.
To reassemble, secure the left-hand hooks to the logic board, then move the bracket outward toward the phone's exterior.
To reassemble, secure the left-hand hooks to the logic board, then move the bracket outward toward the phone's exterior.
Step 15 | Disconnecting the front panel assembly cables
Prior to either detaching or reattaching the cables in this procedure, ensure the battery's power is completely isolated.
Carefully detach the three front panel assembly cables by gently separating them with a plastic opening tool or fingernail.
Connect the front camera assembly and its associated sensor cable.
Connect the display panel's flat, ribbon-like cable, ensuring proper alignment to the connector pins, and secure it with the retaining clip to prevent dislodgement.
The flexible ribbon cable connecting the display's touch sensor to the mainboard is the digitizer cable.
Should the LCD cable become detached from its connector during reassembly, powering on the device may result in a blank screen or the appearance of white lines. To resolve this, ensure the cable is firmly reattached, and then restart the phone by completely disconnecting and reconnecting the battery.
Carefully detach the three front panel assembly cables by gently separating them with a plastic opening tool or fingernail.
Connect the front camera assembly and its associated sensor cable.
Connect the display panel's flat, ribbon-like cable, ensuring proper alignment to the connector pins, and secure it with the retaining clip to prevent dislodgement.
The flexible ribbon cable connecting the display's touch sensor to the mainboard is the digitizer cable.
Should the LCD cable become detached from its connector during reassembly, powering on the device may result in a blank screen or the appearance of white lines. To resolve this, ensure the cable is firmly reattached, and then restart the phone by completely disconnecting and reconnecting the battery.
Step 16 | Separating front panel assembly and rear case
Detach the front panel assembly by disengaging it from the rear case.
Step 17 | LCD Shield Plate
Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the four 1.2 mm screws—two on each side—securing the LCD frame.
Step 18
Using the appropriate screwdriver, detach the LCD shield plate from the display assembly by unscrewing the two fasteners.
Use a Phillips screwdriver with a 2.6 mm tip.
Use a Phillips screwdriver with a 1.4 mm tip.
Use a Phillips screwdriver with a 2.6 mm tip.
Use a Phillips screwdriver with a 1.4 mm tip.
Step 19
Carefully detach the LCD shield plate from the display assembly.