iPhone 7 LCD and Digitizer Replacement

Step 1 Phone on heat plate

put the phone upside down to heat plate to loosen the glue

Step 2 Pentalobe Screws

Before you begin, discharge your iPhone

battery below 25%. A charged lithium-ion

battery can catch fire and/or explode if

accidentally punctured.

Power off your iPhone before beginning

disassembly.

Remove the two 3.4 mm pentalobe

screws on the bottom edge of the iPhone.

Opening the iPhone's display will

compromise its waterproof seals.

Have replacement seals ready before you

proceed past this step, or take care to

avoid liquid exposure if you reassemble

your iPhone without replacing the seals.

Step 3 Tape over the Display

If your display glass is cracked, keep further breakage

contained and prevent bodily harm during your repair by

taping over the glass.

Lay overlapping strips of clear packing tape over the

iPhone's display until the whole face is covered.

This will keep glass shards contained and provide

structural integrity when prying and lifting the display.

Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from any glass

shaken free during the repair.

If the broken glass makes it difficult to get a suction cup

to stick in the next few steps, try folding a strong piece of

tape (such as duct tape) into a handle and lifting the

display with that instead.

Step 4

Attach a suction cup to the lower half of the

display assembly, just above the home button.

Be sure the suction cup does not overlap with

the home button, as this will prevent a seal

from forming between the suction cup and

front glass.

If your display is badly cracked, covering it with

a layer of clear packing tape may allow the

suction cup to adhere. Alternatively, very

strong tape may be used instead of the suction

cup. If all else fails, you can superglue the

suction cup to the broken screen.

Step 5

Pull up on the suction cup to create a small gap

between the display assembly and the rear case.

Insert the flat end of a spudger into the gap.

The watertight adhesive holding the display in

place is very strong, and creating this initial gap

takes a significant amount of force. If you're

having a hard time opening a gap, rock the screen

up and down to weaken the adhesive until you

can fit a spudger inside.

Step 6

Insert the flat edge of a spudger into the bottom

right corner of the device.

Twist the spudger to widen the gap between the

display assembly and the rear case.

Slide the flat end of the spudger up the right side

of the phone to break up the adhesive holding the

display in place.

Do not insert the spudger further than the

adhesive to avoid damaging delicate ribbon cables

along the right edge.

Step 7

Pull up on the suction cup to lift up the

display and open the iPhone.

Do not raise the display more than 10º as

there are ribbon cables along the right edge

of the device connecting the display to the

logic board.

Step 8

Pull up on the small nub on the suction cup

to remove it from the front panel.

Step 9

Slide an opening pick along the top edge of

the iPhone, between the rear case and front

panel, to break up the remaining adhesive

holding the screen in place.

Be careful not to damage the plastic clips on

the top edge of the phone.

Step 10

Pull the display assembly slightly away from the

top edge of the phone to disengage the clips

holding it to the rear case.

Open the iPhone by swinging the display up from

the left side, like the back cover of a book.

Don't try to fully separate the display yet, as

several fragile ribbon cables still connect it to the

iPhone's logic board.

Step 11 Battery Disconnection

Remove four tri-point Y000 screws securing

the lower connector bracket, of the

following lengths:

Three 1.2 mm screws

One 2.4 mm screw

Throughout this repair, keep track of each

screw and make sure it goes back exactly

where it came from to avoid damaging your

iPhone.

Step 12

Remove the lower connector bracket.

Use the point of a spudger to lift the battery

connector out of its socket on the logic board.

Bend the connector cable up slightly to

prevent it from making contact with the socket

and providing power to the phone.

Step 13

Make sure the battery is disconnected before you

disconnect or reconnect the cables in this step.

Step 14

Use a spudger or a fingernail to disconnect the two

lower display connectors by prying them straight

up from their sockets on the logic board.

To reconnect these cables, press down on one end

until it clicks into place, then repeat on the

opposite end. Do not press down on the middle. If

the connector is even slightly misaligned, the

connector can bend, causing permanent damage.

If you have a blank screen, white lines on the

display, or partial or complete lack of touch

response after reassembling your phone, try

disconnecting and carefully reconnecting both of

these cables and make sure they are fully seated.

Step 15

Remove the two 1.3 mm Phillips screws

securing the bracket over the front panel

sensor assembly connector.

Remove the bracket.

Step 16

Disconnect the front panel sensor assembly

connector from its socket on the logic board.

This press connector should also be

reconnected one end at a time to minimize

the risk of bending.

Step 17

Remove the display assembly.

During reassembly, pause here if you wish

to replace the adhesive around the edges of

the display.

Step 18 Home / Touch ID Sensor

Remove the four Y000 screws securing the

bracket over the home/Touch ID sensor:

One 1.1 mm screw

Three 1.3 mm screws

During reassembly, be careful not to

overtighten these screws, or your home

button may not work.

Step 19

Remove the bracket that secures the

home/Touch ID sensor.

Step 20

Pry under the left edge of the home button

cable connector to disconnect it from its

socket.

If the entire connector begins to flip up

without separating, press down on the cable

at the top edge of the connector with the flat

of your spudger, while simultaneously prying

up the left edge of the connector. Be very

careful not to damage the cable or connector,

or you will permanently disable the sensor.

Step 21

Carefully pry up the underlying connector

and move it out of the way of the

home/Touch ID cable.

It's very easy to damage your iPhone during

this step. Work slowly and take care where

you pry with your tool. If you damage the

Touch ID hardware, it can only be replaced

by Apple.

If the connector doesn't pry up easily, use a

hair dryer or iOpener to heat and soften the

adhesive securing the connector, and then

try again.

Don't try to detach the connector

completely—simply flip it up slightly so that

the underlying home/Touch ID sensor cable

can be removed.

Step 22 LCD On Heat Plate

Heating the area around the home/Touch ID

sensor will help soften the adhesive holding

its delicate cable in place, making it easier to

remove safely.

Flip the display assembly over. Use a

hairdryer or prepare an iOpener and apply it

to the lower edge of the display for about 90

seconds in order to soften up the adhesive

underneath.

Step 23

Use an opening pick to gently separate the adhesive

holding the home/Touch ID sensor cable to the back

side of the display panel.

Step 24

Remove the home/Touch ID sensor

assembly by lifting it through the front side

of the display.

To reinstall, first feed the cable through the

hole in the front of the display.

Your replacement part may come with

an extra Y000 screw already installed right

of the Home Button. Remove the

unnecessary screw so that you can reinstall

the home button bracket.

Follow this guide to install replacement

display adhesive on your screen.

Step 25 Earpiece Speaker

Remove the three Phillips screws securing

the earpiece bracket to the front panel:

Two 2.6 mm screws

One 1.7 mm screw

Step 26

Remove the earpiece speaker bracket.

Step 27

Lift the front facing camera out of the way

to access the earpiece speaker.

Step 28

Remove the following two Phillips screws

securing the earpiece speaker to the front

panel:

One 1.9 mm screw

One 2.5 mm screw

Step 29

Remove the earpiece speaker.

Step 30

Use a spudger to gently pry the ambient

light sensor out of its recess on the front

panel.

Try to get your tool all the way under the

sensor to pry it away from the clear plastic

beneath. If you pry only against the cable,

the sensor may separate from the cable

assembly and will need replacement. If

you're replacing the sensor/cable assembly

anyway, then it doesn't matter.

Step 31

Slide the pick towards the front facing camera

housing, separating the adhesive holding the cable

to the front panel. Stop just before the screw posts.

Step 32

Use the pick to lift the camera cable up off of the

two plastic posts on the front panel and separate it

from the last of the adhesive.

Step 33

Remove the front camera and sensor cable.

Step 34 LCD Shield Plate

Remove the three 1.2mm tri-point Y000

screws from either side of the display

assembly for a total of six screws.

Step 35

Use an opening pick to break up the adhesive near

the home button that holds the LCD shield plate to

the display assembly.

Step 36

Gently lift the LCD shield plate from the display

assembly.

Be careful not to snag the display data cables when

removing the LCD shield plate.

HOLD ALL FLEX CABLES WITH FINGER AND THEN

REMOVE PLATE

Step 37 LCD and Digitizer

Only the LCD and digitizer remain..

Step R-01 LCD and Digitizer

Open the New LCD and digitizer from

Package.

Step R-02

Gently put the LCD shield plate into the display

assembly.

Be careful not to snag the display data cables when

installing the LCD shield plate.

Step R-03 LCD Shield Plate

Install the three 1.2mm tri-point Y000

screws from either side of the display

assembly for a total of six screws.

Step R-04

Use a spudger to gently push the ambient

light sensor into its recess on the front

panel.

Step R-05

Install the earpiece speaker.

Step R-06

Install the following two Phillips screws

securing the earpiece speaker to the front

panel:

One 1.9 mm screw

One 2.5 mm screw

Step R-07

put the front facing camera back on to the

earpiece speaker.

Step R-08

Install the earpiece speaker bracket.

Step R-09 Earpiece Speaker

Install the three Phillips screws securing the

earpiece bracket to the front panel:

Two 2.6 mm screws

One 1.7 mm screw

Step R-10

Carefully push down the underlying

connector and move it on to the

home/Touch ID cable.

It's very easy to damage your iPhone during

this step. Work slowly and take care where

you pry with your tool. If you damage the

Touch ID hardware, it can only be replaced

by Apple.

Step R-11

Push down the left edge of the home button

cable connector to connect it to its socket.

If the entire connector begins to flip up

without separating, press down on the cable

at the top edge of the connector with the flat

of your spudger, Be very careful not to

damage the cable or connector, or you will

permanently disable the sensor.

Step R-12

Install the bracket that secures the

home/Touch ID sensor.

Step R-14

Install the display assembly.

During reassembly, pause here if you wish

to replace the adhesive around the edges of

the display.

Step R-15

Connect the front panel sensor assembly

connector into its socket on the logic board.

This press connector should also be

reconnected one end at a time to minimize

the risk of bending.

Install the two 1.3 mm Phillips screws securing

the bracket over the front panel sensor

assembly connector.

Install the bracket.

Step R-16

Make sure the battery is disconnected before you

disconnect or reconnect the cables in this step.

Step R-17

Use a spudger or a fingernail to connect the two

lower display connectors by pushing them straight

down into their sockets on the logic board.

To reconnect these cables, press down on one end

until it clicks into place, then repeat on the

opposite end. Do not press down on the middle. If

the connector is even slightly misaligned, the

connector can bend, causing permanent damage.

If you have a blank screen, white lines on the

display, or partial or complete lack of touch

response after reassembling your phone, try

disconnecting and carefully reconnecting both of

these cables and make sure they are fully seated.

Step R-18

Use the point of a spudger to push the battery

connector into its socket on the logic board.

Step R-19

Install the lower connector bracket.

Step R-20 Battery Disconnection

Install four tri-point Y000 screws securing

the lower connector bracket, of the

following lengths:

Three 1.2 mm screws

One 2.4 mm screw

Throughout this repair, keep track of each

screw and make sure it goes back exactly

where it came from to avoid damaging your

iPhone.

Step R-21

Push the display assembly slightly into the top

edge of the phone to engage the clips holding it to

the rear case.

Close the iPhone by swinging the display down

from the left side, like the back cover of a book.

Step R-22 Pentalobe Screws

Before you begin, discharge your iPhone

battery below 25%. A charged lithium-ion

battery can catch fire and/or explode if

accidentally punctured.

Power on your iPhone and test

everything.

Install the two 3.4 mm pentalobe screws

on the bottom edge of the iPhone.

Opening the iPhone's display will

compromise its waterproof seals.

Have replacement seals ready before you

proceed past this step, or take care to

avoid liquid exposure if you reassemble

your iPhone without replacing the seals.