Iphone 13 Pro Screen Replacement Repair Guide

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Introduction

Note: True Tone and auto brightness functionality is disabled after a screen replacement, even when using an original Apple screen. Face ID is also disabled, unless the iPhone is running iOS 15.2 or newer.

What you need

Step 1

              Remove the pentalobe screws

Caution: 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 6.8 mm-long pentalobe P2 screws at 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.

Caution: 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 6.8 mm-long pentalobe P2 screws at 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.

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Step 2

              Tape over any cracks

If your iPhone has a cracked screen, keep further breakage contained and prevent bodily harm during your repair by taping over the glass.
Lay overlapping strips of 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.

If your iPhone has a cracked screen, keep further breakage contained and prevent bodily harm during your repair by taping over the glass.

Lay overlapping strips of 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 3

              Heat the lower edge of the iPhone

Heating the lower edge of the iPhone helps soften the adhesive securing the display, making it easier to open.
Use a hairdryer or heat gun, or prepare an iOpener and apply it to the lower edge of the iPhone for about a minute in order to soften up the adhesive underneath.
The edge should feel slightly too hot to the touch. Be careful not to overheat the iPhone, or you may damage the display.

Heating the lower edge of the iPhone helps soften the adhesive securing the display, making it easier to open.

Use a hairdryer or heat gun, or prepare an iOpener and apply it to the lower edge of the iPhone for about a minute in order to soften up the adhesive underneath.

The edge should feel slightly too hot to the touch. Be careful not to overheat the iPhone, or you may damage the display.

Step 4

              Apply suction cup(s)

The next two steps demonstrate the iSclack, a handy tool that we recommend for anyone doing frequent repairs. If you aren’t using the iSclack, skip down two steps for an alternate method.
If the plastic depth gauge is attached at the center of the iSclack, remove it now—it’s not needed for larger iPhones like the iPhone 13 Pro.
Position the suction cups near the bottom edge of your iPhone—one on the front, and one on the back.
Press both suction cups firmly into place.
If your display or back glass is badly cracked, covering it with a layer of clear packing tape may help the suction cups adhere. The iSclack also includes two pieces of tape for this purpose.

The next two steps demonstrate the iSclack, a handy tool that we recommend for anyone doing frequent repairs. If you aren’t using the iSclack, skip down two steps for an alternate method.

If the plastic depth gauge is attached at the center of the iSclack, remove it now—it’s not needed for larger iPhones like the iPhone 13 Pro.

Position the suction cups near the bottom edge of your iPhone—one on the front, and one on the back.

Press both suction cups firmly into place.

If your display or back glass is badly cracked, covering it with a layer of clear packing tape may help the suction cups adhere. The iSclack also includes two pieces of tape for this purpose.

Step 5

              Lift the display slightly

Hold onto your iPhone securely and close the handle of the iSclack to slightly separate the screen from the rear case of the phone.
Don’t try to completely separate the screen; a small opening along the bottom edge is all you need.
Insert an opening pick into the gap under the display on the lower edge of the iPhone.
Skip the next two steps.

Hold onto your iPhone securely and close the handle of the iSclack to slightly separate the screen from the rear case of the phone.

Don’t try to completely separate the screen; a small opening along the bottom edge is all you need.

Insert an opening pick into the gap under the display on the lower edge of the iPhone.

Skip the next two steps.

Step 6

              Insert an opening pick

Apply a suction handle to the bottom edge of the phone, while avoiding the very edge of the glass.
Pull up on the suction cup with firm, constant pressure to create a slight gap between the front panel and rear case.
Insert an opening pick into the gap.
The watertight adhesive holding the display in place is very strong; creating this initial gap takes a significant amount of force. If you’re having a hard time opening a gap, apply more heat, and gently rock the screen up and down to weaken the adhesive until you create enough of a gap to insert your opening pick.

Apply a suction handle to the bottom edge of the phone, while avoiding the very edge of the glass.

Pull up on the suction cup with firm, constant pressure to create a slight gap between the front panel and rear case.

Insert an opening pick into the gap.

The watertight adhesive holding the display in place is very strong; creating this initial gap takes a significant amount of force. If you’re having a hard time opening a gap, apply more heat, and gently rock the screen up and down to weaken the adhesive until you create enough of a gap to insert your opening pick.

Step 7

              Heat and separate the screen adhesive

Use a hairdryer, heat gun, or prepare an iOpener and apply it to the left edge of the iPhone for about a minute in order to soften up the adhesive underneath.

Use a hairdryer, heat gun, or prepare an iOpener and apply it to the left edge of the iPhone for about a minute in order to soften up the adhesive underneath.

Step 8

Slide the opening pick around the lower left corner and up the left edge of the iPhone, slicing through the adhesive holding the display in place.
Don’t insert the pick more than 3 mm inside your phone, or you may damage the display cables.

Slide the opening pick around the lower left corner and up the left edge of the iPhone, slicing through the adhesive holding the display in place.

Don’t insert the pick more than 3 mm inside your phone, or you may damage the display cables.

Step 9

Use a hairdryer, heat gun, or prepare an iOpener and apply it to the right edge of the iPhone for about a minute in order to soften up the adhesive underneath.

Use a hairdryer, heat gun, or prepare an iOpener and apply it to the right edge of the iPhone for about a minute in order to soften up the adhesive underneath.

Step 10

Re-insert your pick at the bottom edge of the iPhone, and slide it up the right side to continue separating the adhesive.
Don’t insert the opening pick more than 3 mm into your iPhone, or you may cause damage to internal components.

Re-insert your pick at the bottom edge of the iPhone, and slide it up the right side to continue separating the adhesive.

Don’t insert the opening pick more than 3 mm into your iPhone, or you may cause damage to internal components.

Step 11

Use a hairdryer, heat gun, or prepare an iOpener and apply it to the top edge of the iPhone for about a minute in order to soften up the adhesive underneath.

Use a hairdryer, heat gun, or prepare an iOpener and apply it to the top edge of the iPhone for about a minute in order to soften up the adhesive underneath.

Step 12

Insert your pick into the right edge of the phone. Slide it around the top-right corner and across the top edge.
Again, don’t insert the pick more than 3 mm or you may damage the front panel sensor array.

Insert your pick into the right edge of the phone. Slide it around the top-right corner and across the top edge.

Again, don’t insert the pick more than 3 mm or you may damage the front panel sensor array.

Step 13

Insert your pick into the left edge of the phone. Slide it around the top-left corner and across the top edge.
Again, don’t insert the pick more than 3 mm or you may damage the front panel sensor array.

Insert your pick into the left edge of the phone. Slide it around the top-left corner and across the top edge.

Step 14

              Open the iPhone

Remove your suction handle from the screen.
Open your iPhone by swinging the display up from the right side, like the front 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.
Lean the display against something to keep it propped up while you’re working on the phone.
During reassembly, lay the display in position, align the clips along the top edge, and carefully press the top edge into place before snapping the rest of the display down. If it doesn’t click easily into place, check the condition of the clips around the perimeter of the display and make sure they aren’t bent.

Remove your suction handle from the screen.

Open your iPhone by swinging the display up from the right side, like the front 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.

Lean the display against something to keep it propped up while you’re working on the phone.

During reassembly, lay the display in position, align the clips along the top edge, and carefully press the top edge into place before snapping the rest of the display down. If it doesn’t click easily into place, check the condition of the clips around the perimeter of the display and make sure they aren’t bent.

Step 15

              Remove the battery connector cover

Use a Y000 screwdriver to remove the three 1.3 mm screws securing the battery connector cover.
Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from to avoid damaging your iPhone.
During reassembly, this is a good point to power on your iPhone and test all functions before you seal the display in place. Be sure to power your iPhone back down completely before you continue working.

Use a Y000 screwdriver to remove the three 1.3 mm screws securing the battery connector cover.

Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from to avoid damaging your iPhone.

During reassembly, this is a good point to power on your iPhone and test all functions before you seal the display in place. Be sure to power your iPhone back down completely before you continue working.

Step 16

Remove the battery connector cover.

Remove the battery connector cover.

Step 17

              Disconnect the battery

Use the pointed end a spudger or a clean fingernail to pry the battery connector up from its socket on the logic board.
Try not to damage the black silicone seal surrounding this and other board connections. These seals provide extra protection against water and dust intrusion.
Bend the connector slightly away from the logic board to prevent it from accidentally making contact with the socket and providing power to the phone during your repair.

Use the pointed end a spudger or a clean fingernail to pry the battery connector up from its socket on the logic board.

Try not to damage the black silicone seal surrounding this and other board connections. These seals provide extra protection against water and dust intrusion.

Bend the connector slightly away from the logic board to prevent it from accidentally making contact with the socket and providing power to the phone during your repair.

Step 18

              Disconnect the display cable

Use the pointed end of a spudger or a clean fingernail to pry the display connector up from its socket on the logic board.
To re-attach press connectors like this one, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Do not press down on the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend, causing permanent damage.

Use the pointed end of a spudger or a clean fingernail to pry the display connector up from its socket on the logic board.

To re-attach press connectors like this one, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Do not press down on the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend, causing permanent damage.

Step 19

              Unscrew the front sensor connector cover

Use a Y000 screwdriver to remove two 1.1 mm screws from the front sensor connector cover.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the remaining two screws from the cover:
One 1.5 mm screw
One 1.8 mm screw

Use a Y000 screwdriver to remove two 1.1 mm screws from the front sensor connector cover.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the remaining two screws from the cover:

One 1.5 mm screw

One 1.8 mm screw

Step 20

Remove the front sensor connector cover.

Remove the front sensor connector cover.

Step 21

Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the front sensor assembly cable connector.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the front sensor assembly cable connector.

Step 22

Remove the screen.
During reassembly, pause here if you wish to replace the waterproof adhesive around the edges of the display.

Remove the screen.

During reassembly, pause here if you wish to replace the waterproof adhesive around the edges of the display.

Step 23

              Unfasten the front sensor bracket

The remaining steps demonstrate how to transfer the front sensor assembly to a new screen. If your replacement screen comes with the assembly pre-installed, skip these steps.
Use a Y000 screwdriver to remove the three 1.4 mm-long screws securing the from sensor assembly bracket.

The remaining steps demonstrate how to transfer the front sensor assembly to a new screen. If your replacement screen comes with the assembly pre-installed, skip these steps.

Use a Y000 screwdriver to remove the three 1.4 mm-long screws securing the from sensor assembly bracket.

Step 24

              Remove the front sensor bracket

Use tweezers, or your fingers, to remove the front sensor assembly bracket.

Use tweezers, or your fingers, to remove the front sensor assembly bracket.

Step 25

              Heat the front sensor assembly

Heat an iOpener and apply it to the top edge of the screen for two minutes.
A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may also be used, but be careful not to overheat the phone—the display is susceptible to heat damage.

Heat an iOpener and apply it to the top edge of the screen for two minutes.

A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may also be used, but be careful not to overheat the phone—the display is susceptible to heat damage.

Step 26

              Disconnect the ambient light sensor

Insert an opening pick between the ambient light sensor and its recess in the screen.
Pry up with the pick to separate the ambient light sensor from the screen.

Insert an opening pick between the ambient light sensor and its recess in the screen.

Pry up with the pick to separate the ambient light sensor from the screen.

Step 27

              Disconnect the proximity sensor

Insert an opening pick between the proximity sensor and its recess in the screen.
Pry up with the pick to separate the proximity sensor from the screen.

Insert an opening pick between the proximity sensor and its recess in the screen.

Pry up with the pick to separate the proximity sensor from the screen.

Step 28

              Reposition the proximity sensor

Use tweezers, or your fingers, to move the proximity sensor cable away from the screen.

Use tweezers, or your fingers, to move the proximity sensor cable away from the screen.

Step 29

              Disconnect the microphone

Insert an opening pick under the microphone cable, close to the microphone (the metal rectangle).
Slide the opening pick around the perimeter of the microphone to separate its adhesive.

Insert an opening pick under the microphone cable, close to the microphone (the metal rectangle).

Slide the opening pick around the perimeter of the microphone to separate its adhesive.

Step 30

              Remove the front sensor assembly

At this point, the adhesive may have cooled down. If so, apply a heated iOpener to the assembly for one minute before continuing.
Insert an opening pick under the left side of the front sensor assembly.
Slide the pick under the assembly to separate it from the frame.

At this point, the adhesive may have cooled down. If so, apply a heated iOpener to the assembly for one minute before continuing.

Insert an opening pick under the left side of the front sensor assembly.

Slide the pick under the assembly to separate it from the frame.

Step 31

Remove the front sensor assembly.
When transferring the assembly to a new screen, follow these instructions:
Connect the sensors to their slots in the frame to help align the main section of the assembly.
Use Tesa tape to re-adhere any sections of the assembly that are no longer sticky.

Remove the front sensor assembly.

When transferring the assembly to a new screen, follow these instructions:

Connect the sensors to their slots in the frame to help align the main section of the assembly.

Use Tesa tape to re-adhere any sections of the assembly that are no longer sticky.

Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our iPhone 13 Pro Answers community for troubleshooting help.

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