Iphone 11 Pro Max Back Glass Replacement Repair Guide

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                          40 - 50 minutes

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Introduction

So, is there a useful and practical method to overcome this repair problem that doesn’t damage the OLED display?

There are many methods you may have attempted, including hot separation, frozen separation and more, but with little success.

Recently, FORWARD LAB has tried to use a blue light laser separation machine to repair the iPhone 11 Pro Max back glass, let’s look at how.

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Step 1

              Positioning and Adjust the Distance

First, place the iPhone 11 Pro Max back glass into the centered positioning mold.
Then, use a focal length rod to adjust the distance between the laser head and the back glass.

First, place the iPhone 11 Pro Max back glass into the centered positioning mold.

Then, use a focal length rod to adjust the distance between the laser head and the back glass.

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Step 2

              Scan The Back Glass With Laser

Close the door. Select the iPhone 11 Pro Max’s back cover drawing from the model list, then click the “Figures” key - the machine will laser the back glass automatically.
Here we can see that the machine is an enclosed structure with a window door and the laser is not exposed. You can observe the laser process at any time and it’s 100% safe and reliable during the operation.
What’s more, while the laser machine is working, you can release your hands to do other repair jobs. It’s very convenient.

Close the door. Select the iPhone 11 Pro Max’s back cover drawing from the model list, then click the “Figures” key - the machine will laser the back glass automatically.

Here we can see that the machine is an enclosed structure with a window door and the laser is not exposed. You can observe the laser process at any time and it’s 100% safe and reliable during the operation.

What’s more, while the laser machine is working, you can release your hands to do other repair jobs. It’s very convenient.

Step 3

              Separate The Back Glass - Part 1

Once the laser is finished, take out the phone and give the back glass a little tap with a focal length rob. The back glass would appear with some cracks, it would be easier to separate.
No need for too much force.

Once the laser is finished, take out the phone and give the back glass a little tap with a focal length rob. The back glass would appear with some cracks, it would be easier to separate.

No need for too much force.

Step 4

              Separate The Back Glass - Part 2

At this time, you can use a blade and a playing card to remove the back glass.
You can see a wireless charging sensor in the middle of the phone after you remove the back glass.
Be careful of sharp glass that could cause injury. Wear gloves to avoid cutting your hands.

At this time, you can use a blade and a playing card to remove the back glass.

You can see a wireless charging sensor in the middle of the phone after you remove the back glass.

Be careful of sharp glass that could cause injury. Wear gloves to avoid cutting your hands.

Step 5

              Separate the Glass Around the Triple-Lens Camera

The glass around the triple-lens camera is relatively thick and the glass in this area is harder to remove. No matter how hard it is, you still can find a way to overcome it.
If you are not able to tear down the glass in this area, you can laser the glass in this area one more time.
Here, the engineer is using a blade, a grinding tool, a sculpture knife to remove the glass in this area.
You should be more patient in this step. Finally, you can take out the glass in this area successfully.

The glass around the triple-lens camera is relatively thick and the glass in this area is harder to remove. No matter how hard it is, you still can find a way to overcome it.

If you are not able to tear down the glass in this area, you can laser the glass in this area one more time.

Here, the engineer is using a blade, a grinding tool, a sculpture knife to remove the glass in this area.

You should be more patient in this step. Finally, you can take out the glass in this area successfully.

Step 6

              Clean up the Residual Glue and Black Dust

After finishing the last step, clean up the residual glue and black dust with alcohol and a dustless cloth.
Now you can see the back stainless steel plate is very clean in the picture. The next step is to install the new back glass.

After finishing the last step, clean up the residual glue and black dust with alcohol and a dustless cloth.

Now you can see the back stainless steel plate is very clean in the picture. The next step is to install the new back glass.

Step 7

              Change a New Back Glass

Before installing the new back glass, you have to put the dustproof net back to the microphone area.
Then, add new glue onto the back stainless steel plate and laminate the new back glass to it.

Before installing the new back glass, you have to put the dustproof net back to the microphone area.

Then, add new glue onto the back stainless steel plate and laminate the new back glass to it.

Step 8

Finally, clamp it for 30 minutes.
You can see the final effect in the below picture, that is so great.
Test the camera. Perfect.
That’s all today. If you want to know more cell phone repair information, you can reply to this post.

Finally, clamp it for 30 minutes.

You can see the final effect in the below picture, that is so great.

Test the camera. Perfect.

That’s all today. If you want to know more cell phone repair information, you can reply to this post.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Save time and money with good tools.

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ceyhun ustabas - Nov 2, 2020

Did you guys experienced any restart problems ? i fixed 2 iphone 11 pro max this way and now customer’s phones keep restarting. i dont know what to do at this point. Is there something i need to watch out for ?

VIPUL parmar - Jan 5, 2021

I m facing same restart issue on 11 pro max after back glass repair plz help me someone

CellDoc Livingston - Feb 21, 2021

it’s because you cut microphone or damaged it ,power button comes with the back microphone ,it’s need to replaced .imo

nordine hamida - May 23, 2021

Hello same problem What is the microphone to replace? thank you

Techniphone12 - Jun 26, 2021

Merci !

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