How to Replace IPhone 5s Cracked Screen - 8 Minutes and 5 Screws

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How to Replace IPhone 5s Cracked Screen - 8 Minutes and 5 Screws

Satisfying Fix 5 Screws and 8 Minutes - iPhone 5s Cracked Screen Replacement

A complete guide to replace your broken or cracked iPhone 5s. This project isn't tough, just remove 5 screws and it takes less than 10 minutes. Your iPhone will be as new again.

Remove 2 Screws

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Remove 2 screws at the bottom of your iPhone 5s.

Pry Screen

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I use a razor blade to pry the screen upward.

Release the Screen

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Use a plastic Spudger tool underneath the screen to release the screen.

Open the Panel

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Open the panel; do not pull the panel too far or more than 90 degrees.

Remove 3 Screws

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Remove 3 screws and the metal shield. Don’t mix-up the screws.

Disconnect Screen

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Disconnect 3 cables from the board connection.

Remove Damaged Screen

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Remove the damaged screen.

Reinstall New Screen

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Gently reinstall a new screen, reattach all cable by carefully pressing down. Make sure they are all snaps in place.

Replace Metal Shield

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Secure the metal shield and its screws.

Complete the Screen Repair

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Line up the top screen part correctly, and carefully press down the display, replace the 2 dock screws.

Done

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Congratulation, your iPhone 5s will be as new again.