Replacing the screen on an iPhone 15

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Tools needed

• Pentalobe screwdriver for the bottom screwson sale · €8.90
• Precision Phillips screwdriveron sale · €9.90
• Precision flat-head screwdriver or fine lifting tool
• Suction cupon sale · €7.90
• Opening picks or thin plastic cardson sale · €7.90
• Thin plastic spudger for disconnecting ribbon cableson sale · €6.90
• Anti-static tweezerson sale · €7.90
• Gentle, controlled heat source (phone heat plate or hair dryer)on sale · €12.90
• Anti-static wrist strapon sale · €7.90
• Isopropyl alcohol and lint-free clothon sale · €13.90
• Magnetic mat or trays for sorting screws by stepon sale · €6.90
• Masking tape

Safety

• Lithium-ion battery: do not puncture it, bend it or pry against it with a metal tool. A swollen, hot or damaged battery must not be reused.
• Heat: heat in short, moderate bursts; excessive heat can damage the screen, the battery and the seals.
• Static electricity: work on a non-metallic surface and discharge yourself before touching the ribbon cables.
• Switch the phone off completely and disconnect all cables before you begin.
• Check the model number on the back or in the settings: the screen must be designed for your exact model.
• The glass may be cracked: protect your eyes and fingers, and apply tape over a heavily shattered screen to limit flying fragments.
• Never force the ribbon cables or connectors: they are delicate and break easily.
• Once opened, the original water resistance is no longer guaranteed.

Steps

1. 1Prepare your workspace

   Switch off the phone, remove the SIM card and set up on a clean, well-lit, clear surface. Put on the anti-static wrist strap and prepare trays to sort the screws in order.

2. 2Remove the bottom screws

   Using the pentalobe screwdriver, unscrew the two screws on either side of the charging port. Keep them separate, as they differ from the others.

3. 3Heat and lift the screen

   Gently heat the edges of the screen to soften the adhesive, then place the suction cup near the bottom and pull lightly. When a small gap appears, slide in a thin pick and work around the screen without pushing the tool in too deeply.

4. 4Open the screen carefully

   Open the screen like a book, without pulling it flat or moving it away, as ribbon cables still connect it to the phone. Rest it on a stable support to avoid any strain on the cables.

5. 5Disconnect the battery

   Locate the metal bracket covering the battery connector, unscrew it and set it aside. Using a plastic spudger, gently lift the battery connector to cut power before going any further.

6. 6Disconnect and remove the old screen

   Remove the covers over the screen connectors, noting their positions and screws, then disconnect each ribbon cable by lifting the connector, never by pulling on the cable. Set the old screen aside.

7. 7Transfer the small parts

   If your new screen does not already include the front sensor, speaker mesh or other necessary parts, move them one by one from the old screen using tweezers. Compare with the old screen so that nothing is forgotten or damaged.

8. 8Clean and test before closing

   Remove any adhesive residue from the frame, clean with a little isopropyl alcohol and check that no dust remains. Reconnect the battery and the screen ribbon cables, then briefly switch the phone on to test the display, touch response, sound and sensors before switching it off again.

9. 9Reassemble and fix the new screen

   Disconnect the battery again, refit the covers and screws in their original positions, then reconnect the battery. Place the screen, aligning it carefully, press gently around the edges to secure it, refit the two bottom screws and carry out a final full test.