iPhone 5s Screen Replacement
To simplify the iPhone 5s screen replacement process, the included part features a pre-installed front-facing camera, earpiece speaker, and sensor cable.
- To restore Touch ID functionality, detach the existing display and carefully move the home button assembly to the replacement screen.
Step 1 | Removing the Pentalobe screws
Begin by disconnecting the power supply, ensuring it is unplugged from the electrical outlet, then carefully remove the retaining screw—measuring 5mm—securing the fan assembly to the motor housing, utilizing a Phillips head screwdriver, and proceed to gently lift the fan assembly away from the motor, observing caution to avoid damaging the wiring harness.To prevent potential fire or explosion hazards during repair, ensure the iPhone's lithium-ion battery has a charge level of less than 25% prior to beginning work; a fully charged battery poses a significant risk of combustion or explosion if damaged.
To prevent electrical shock or damage, ensure the iPhone is completely de-energized prior to starting the repair process.
Using a Pentalobe screwdriver, detach the two screws, each measuring 3.9 mm, located on the left and right sides of the Lightning connector.
To prevent electrical shock or damage, ensure the iPhone is completely de-energized prior to starting the repair process.
Using a Pentalobe screwdriver, detach the two screws, each measuring 3.9 mm, located on the left and right sides of the Lightning connector.
Step 2 | Taping the display glass
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 fan blades and ensure the assembly is supported during removal to prevent stress on the motor shaft.To avoid injury and contain shattered fragments while you work, secure any cracked display glass with tape.
Completely cover the iPhone's screen with overlapping strips of clear packing tape to protect the display surface.
To prevent glass fragments from scattering and maintain stability during the display separation process, this technique is essential.
To safeguard your vision from potential glass fragments released during the repair process, always use safety glasses.
Completely cover the iPhone's screen with overlapping strips of clear packing tape to protect the display surface.
To prevent glass fragments from scattering and maintain stability during the display separation process, this technique is essential.
To safeguard your vision from potential glass fragments released during the repair process, always use safety glasses.
Step 3 | Display separation prevention
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 correctly 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 chosen tool.
When separation between the glass and plastic is observed, mirroring the depiction in the initial image, use a plastic opening tool to insert it into the space between the plastic frame and the phone’s metal chassis, carefully levering each metal clip free from its housing.
To ensure proper closure when reattaching a display bezel, apply a narrow adhesive strip between the plastic bezel and the glass surface.
Ensure complete removal of the display assembly, irrespective of the chosen tool.
When separation between the glass and plastic is observed, mirroring the depiction in the initial image, use a plastic opening tool to insert it into the space between the plastic frame and the phone’s metal chassis, carefully levering each metal clip free from its housing.
To ensure proper closure when reattaching a display bezel, apply a narrow adhesive strip between the plastic bezel and the glass surface.
Step 4 | Anti-Clamp instructions
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the three retaining screws on the motor assembly to a torque of 3.5 inch-pounds, ensuring not to overtighten and potentially damage the threads.To simplify the subsequent disassembly, the following actions utilize the Anti-Clamp tool, a custom-designed aid; if you do not have this tool, proceed two steps further to find an alternative approach.
Refer to the included guide for detailed procedures regarding the Anti-Clamp's 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.
Carefully place a suction cup on the front of the iPhone, close to the lower edge and directly over the home button, and another suction cup on the rear, in a similar location near the bottom edge.
Apply vacuum by pressing the cups firmly against the surface needing treatment.
To improve the Anti-Clamp's grip if the iPhone's exterior feels excessively smooth, apply the provided adhesive pad to enhance surface friction.
Refer to the included guide for detailed procedures regarding the Anti-Clamp's 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.
Carefully place a suction cup on the front of the iPhone, close to the lower edge and directly over the home button, and another suction cup on the rear, in a similar location near the bottom edge.
Apply vacuum by pressing the cups firmly against the surface needing treatment.
To improve the Anti-Clamp's grip if the iPhone's exterior feels excessively smooth, apply the provided adhesive pad to enhance surface friction.
Step 5
Using a 5/32-inch hex key, carefully tighten the four retaining screws securing the fan assembly to the motor housing, ensuring each is snug but not over-torqued to prevent damage; observe polarity markings during reassembly and be aware of the sharp edges on the fan blades.To secure the arms, advance the blue handle in the direction indicated.
Rotate the handle fully, completing a 360-degree turn, observing for the initial signs of cup expansion.
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 assembly.
To ensure adequate clearance, adjust the handle position by 90 degrees.
Apply adjustments in increments not exceeding 90 degrees, pausing briefly after each adjustment to allow the Anti-Clamp device and dwell time to facilitate proper seating.
Rotate the handle fully, completing a 360-degree turn, observing for the initial signs of cup expansion.
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 assembly.
To ensure adequate clearance, adjust the handle position by 90 degrees.
Apply adjustments in increments not exceeding 90 degrees, pausing briefly after each adjustment to allow the Anti-Clamp device and dwell time to facilitate proper seating.
Step 6 | Manual Opening Procedure
Lacking an Anti-Clamp tool, secure the front panel with a single suction cup for lifting.
Securely affix a suction cup to the display surface, positioning it directly over the home button area.
Ensure full contact between the cup’s edge and the screen surface to guarantee a secure seal.
Securely affix a suction cup to the display surface, positioning it directly over the home button area.
Ensure full contact between the cup’s edge and the screen surface to guarantee a secure seal.
Step 7 | Start lifting the front panel assembly
Carefully detach the front panel by releasing the retaining clips, then gently separate the phone's housing just enough to access and disconnect the multiple ribbon cables; proceed with caution to prevent component damage.
Secure the suction cup directly onto the front panel assembly, positioning it close to the home button to ensure a strong hold.
Using one hand to secure the iPhone, lift the suction cup vertically to create a small gap between the front panel and rear case, beginning at the home button area.
Using a plastic opening tool, lift the rear case's perimeter edges away from the front panel assembly, applying upward force with a suction cup to aid separation.
Exercise caution and use steady, even pressure when installing the front panel assembly, as its fit is considerably more snug than what is typical for similar equipment.
Secure the suction cup directly onto the front panel assembly, positioning it close to the home button to ensure a strong hold.
Using one hand to secure the iPhone, lift the suction cup vertically to create a small gap between the front panel and rear case, beginning at the home button area.
Using a plastic opening tool, lift the rear case's perimeter edges away from the front panel assembly, applying upward force with a suction cup to aid separation.
Exercise caution and use steady, even pressure when installing the front panel assembly, as its fit is considerably more snug than what is typical for similar equipment.
Step 8
Disconnecting the front panel assembly from the rear case should be avoided; multiple fragile ribbon cables secure the two components together.
To detach the suction cup, depress the plastic projection that maintains the airtight connection.
Carefully detach the screen from the device using the suction cup.
To detach the suction cup, depress the plastic projection that maintains the airtight connection.
Carefully detach the screen from the device using the suction cup.
Step 9 | Removing the Touch ID cable bracket
Carefully separate the phone's casing to expose the metallic securing bracket that protects the home button cable.
To prevent damage to the home button cable and its connector, avoid separating the phone's housing beyond what is necessary; ensure the cable remains slack, as excessive extension indicates over-separation.
The Touch ID feature is exclusively supported by the factory-supplied home button assembly; replacement with a non-original component will result in standard home button operation, excluding Touch ID capabilities.
Carefully leverage the bracket loose using a spudger tip, then grasp and detach it with tweezers.
For reassembly procedures, proceed with the subsequent two instructions; otherwise, advance directly to Step 12.
To prevent damage to the home button cable and its connector, avoid separating the phone's housing beyond what is necessary; ensure the cable remains slack, as excessive extension indicates over-separation.
The Touch ID feature is exclusively supported by the factory-supplied home button assembly; replacement with a non-original component will result in standard home button operation, excluding Touch ID capabilities.
Carefully leverage the bracket loose using a spudger tip, then grasp and detach it with tweezers.
For reassembly procedures, proceed with the subsequent two instructions; otherwise, advance directly to Step 12.
Step 10
To complete reassembly, secure the Touch ID cable bracket by positioning its upper edge between the battery and the Touch ID cable connector, ensuring it sits ahead of the metal tab, then fasten the bracket’s lower edge over the connector to engage the latch.
Position the bracket's upper edge so it covers the Touch ID cable connector, then move it horizontally to the right.
Position the bracket so it covers the connector, noting that the "leg" edge will create a small incline; ensure the opposite edge sits between the cable connector and the battery's adjacent metal tab. Using a spudger, press gently downward on the bracket to secure both the rear and front clasps.
Position the bracket's upper edge so it covers the Touch ID cable connector, then move it horizontally to the right.
Position the bracket so it covers the connector, noting that the "leg" edge will create a small incline; ensure the opposite edge sits between the cable connector and the battery's adjacent metal tab. Using a spudger, press gently downward on the bracket to secure both the rear and front clasps.
Step 11
Carefully position the Touch ID cable bracket's front section over the cable connector, then secure it by pressing downwards with the flat edge of a spudger.
To ensure the bracket sits level against the surface, reposition it by sliding it back over the cable connector if it doesn't seat properly.
To ensure the bracket sits level against the surface, reposition it by sliding it back over the cable connector if it doesn't seat properly.
Step 12 | Disconnecting the home button cable connector
Carefully lift the home button cable connector from its socket using the pointed end of a spudger.
Carefully detach the cable connector from its receptacle, avoiding upward force on the receptacle itself; the receptacle is affixed to a separate, adhesive-backed cable that can become dislodged if excessive leverage is applied.
Carefully detach the cable connector from its receptacle, avoiding upward force on the receptacle itself; the receptacle is affixed to a separate, adhesive-backed cable that can become dislodged if excessive leverage is applied.
Step 13 | Opening up the phone
Carefully detach the connector, then pivot the home button portion of the assembly outward, utilizing the phone's upper edge as a fulcrum.
Carefully position the display at a roughly 90-degree angle, then secure it in place with a support to prevent it from falling during the repair process.
To avoid stressing the display's wiring during the repair process, secure it with a rubber band.
As a temporary substitute, an unused, sealed can of soda can be employed to secure the display in place.
Carefully position the display at a roughly 90-degree angle, then secure it in place with a support to prevent it from falling during the repair process.
To avoid stressing the display's wiring during the repair process, secure it with a rubber band.
As a temporary substitute, an unused, sealed can of soda can be employed to secure the display in place.
Step 14
Using a Phillips #000 screwdriver, detach the metal battery connector bracket from the logic board by unscrewing the two 1.6 mm screws that hold it in place.
Step 15
Detach the bracket securing the battery connector using a tri-point screwdriver, ensuring no damage occurs to surrounding components.
Step 16
Carefully lift the battery connector away from its corresponding socket on the logic board, employing the flat edge of a spudger to avoid damage.
Exercise extreme caution during the lifting process, focusing solely on the battery connector; applying force to the logic board socket or the board itself risks socket destruction or damage to adjacent components.
Exercise extreme caution during the lifting process, focusing solely on the battery connector; applying force to the logic board socket or the board itself risks socket destruction or damage to adjacent components.
Step 17
Detach the cable bracket that holds the front panel assembly wiring from the logic board by unscrewing the listed screws.
Carefully manage all screws during this stage to ensure correct reassembly; improper placement, such as using a 1.3 mm or 1.7 mm screw in the bottom right hole, can severely damage the logic board and prevent the device from powering on.
Avoid applying excessive force or tightening the screws beyond their recommended torque; if resistance is encountered during installation, verify that the correct screw size is being used.
- A Phillips screwdriver, size #000, is needed to remove a 1.7-millimeter screw.
- A Phillips head screwdriver, size #000, is needed to remove a 1.2-millimeter screw.
- A Phillips screwdriver, size #000, is needed to remove a 1.3-millimeter screw.
- An additional screw, measuring 1.7 mm in width and utilizing a Phillips #000 head, is required.
Carefully manage all screws during this stage to ensure correct reassembly; improper placement, such as using a 1.3 mm or 1.7 mm screw in the bottom right hole, can severely damage the logic board and prevent the device from powering on.
Avoid applying excessive force or tightening the screws beyond their recommended torque; if resistance is encountered during installation, verify that the correct screw size is being used.
Step 18
Detach the cable bracket securing the front panel assembly wiring harness from the logic board.
Step 19
Carefully detach the front camera and sensor cable assembly from its connector using a spudger or similar non-conductive tool.
Step 20
Prior to either detaching or reattaching the cable in this procedure, ensure the battery is disconnected.
Carefully detach the LCD cable connector.
Should the LCD cable become detached from its connector during reassembly, a blank screen or the appearance of white lines may occur upon powering on the device. To resolve this, reattach the cable and restart the phone; for a complete restart, disconnect and reconnect the battery.
Carefully detach the LCD cable connector.
Should the LCD cable become detached from its connector during reassembly, a blank screen or the appearance of white lines may occur upon powering on the device. To resolve this, reattach the cable and restart the phone; for a complete restart, disconnect and reconnect the battery.
Step 21
Carefully detach the digitizer cable connector.
Step 22
Detach the front panel assembly by disengaging it from the rear case.
Step 23 | Home Button Assembly
Using a Phillips #000 screwdriver, release the home button cable by removing its single, retained screw.
To properly reinstall the home button cable, position the spring contact so it faces toward the LCD, as it provides the necessary pressure against the captive screw.
To ensure proper functionality, move the existing screw and spring contact to the new cable if they are not already present on the replacement part.
To properly reinstall the home button cable, position the spring contact so it faces toward the LCD, as it provides the necessary pressure against the captive screw.
To ensure proper functionality, move the existing screw and spring contact to the new cable if they are not already present on the replacement part.
Step 24
To prevent interference, carefully maneuver the home button cable so it lies flat and clear of the home button bracket's intended position.
Step 25
Using a Phillips #000 screwdriver, detach the two screws, each measuring 1.4 mm, securing the home button bracket.
Step 26
Using a plastic pry tool, carefully detach the home button bracket from the display assembly.
Step 27
Carefully insert the pointed end of a spudger to create a gap beneath the home button cable assembly.
A light adhesive secures the home button cable.
Using a spudger, carefully disengage the home button cable from the front panel assembly by sliding the tool beneath it.
The front panel assembly retains the home button; therefore, avoid detaching it at this stage.
A light adhesive secures the home button cable.
Using a spudger, carefully disengage the home button cable from the front panel assembly by sliding the tool beneath it.
The front panel assembly retains the home button; therefore, avoid detaching it at this stage.
Step 28
Carefully peel away any protective tape covering the home button located on the exterior surface of the damaged front panel assembly.
Using careful, even pressure, lift the upper-left portion of the home button assembly away from the display screen.
To release the home button, avoid fully depressing it; instead, create a small gap at one corner, which will allow you to use a spudger for separation.
Due to its delicate nature, the membrane is susceptible to tearing; if resistance is encountered during installation, gently warm the area and attempt the process once more.
Using careful, even pressure, lift the upper-left portion of the home button assembly away from the display screen.
To release the home button, avoid fully depressing it; instead, create a small gap at one corner, which will allow you to use a spudger for separation.
Due to its delicate nature, the membrane is susceptible to tearing; if resistance is encountered during installation, gently warm the area and attempt the process once more.
Step 29
Carefully use a spudger to detach the remaining adhesive securing the home button to the display surface, applying gentle pressure.
Step 30
Carefully detach the home button assembly from the front panel.
Step 31 | Screen
The display panel is not removed.
Carefully move any remaining parts from the detached screen to the new screen if those parts were still attached to the original.
Before reassembling the device, remove any extraneous plastic coverings included with the new screen that are not present on the original display.
Carefully move any remaining parts from the detached screen to the new screen if those parts were still attached to the original.
Before reassembling the device, remove any extraneous plastic coverings included with the new screen that are not present on the original display.