Introduction

The front and rear screens are fused into a single assembly and cannot be replaced individually. This guide will show how to replace the complete assembly.

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    • Heat the screen cover with an iOpener, a heat gun or even a hair dryer to soften the adhesive holding it to the display frame.

    • Use caution with a heat gun as you could easily melt the plastic screen cover.

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    • Insert a curved razor blade under the screen cover to pry it open.

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    • Use plastic picks to separate the adhesive. Metal is not advised as it will scratch the plastic material the cover is made of. Add more heat as needed.

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    • Remove the plastic screen cover.

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    • Remove the four 3.5mm Phillips screws holding the rear cover in place.

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    • Starting at the hinge side, insert a metal opening tool between the rear cover and the display's frame.

    • Continue down the side of the phone, releasing clips as you go.

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    • Work your way across the bottom and up the other side.

    • And finally the rear cover is free.

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    • Using a spudger, disconnect the camera's flex cable.

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    • Remove the camera from the display.

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    • Unplug the display connector.

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    • The screen is held onto the display frame with adhesive around the outside edge of the LCD, with a thicker bar of adhesive along the bottom edge as shown.

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    • Heat the edges of the LCD frame to soften the adhesive holding it in place. A hair dryer, heat gun or iOpener will all work fine.

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    • Insert an opening tool between the lip of the frame and the LCD. Use it to slice the adhesive along the top edge.

    • Now go along the side edge.

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    • Then along the other side.

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    • Finally, slice the adhesive along the bottom edge. Note that you'll need to go much deeper as there is a wider strip of adhesive along that edge.

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    • The vibrator is lightly glued to the display frame. Gently pry it loose, mindful of the wires attaching it to the LCD assembly.

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    • Lift the LCD assembly from the display frame. There will probably be several strands of adhesive you'll need to separate as you pull it apart.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Jerry Wheeler

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