Difficulty
Difficult
Steps
2
Time Required
3 - 6 hours
Sections
1
- Back Glass
- 2 steps
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Step 1
Back Glass
- Heat the back of the phone using either an iOpener, heat gun, or heating mat. If you are using a heat gun, set to medium and constantly move the heat gun around to evenly distribute heat. If you are using a heat mat, set to 80°C or 176°F.
Heat the back of the phone using either an iOpener, heat gun, or heating mat. If you are using a heat gun, set to medium and constantly move the heat gun around to evenly distribute heat. If you are using a heat mat, set to 80°C or 176°F.
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Step 2
- Start using a spudger, opening pick, razor blade, or other thin object to get under the glass and pick it off. Be cautious of the wireless charging coil in the middle, use a plastic tool there to avoid damaging the coil and causing the wireless charging to cease function.
Start using a spudger, opening pick, razor blade, or other thin object to get under the glass and pick it off. Be cautious of the wireless charging coil in the middle, use a plastic tool there to avoid damaging the coil and causing the wireless charging to cease function.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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