Installing iPhone 3GS Display Assembly

Replace the display assembly in your iPhone 3GS.

  • Author: Ben Eisenman
  • Time required: 15 Minutes
  • Difficulty: Moderate
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Cracked both the LCD and Front Panel? This guide shows replacing the display assembly can be done with ease.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Display Assembly  ¶ 

  • Remove the two Phillips #00 screws from the dock-connector end of the iPhone.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Remove the metal handle from the suction cup. It's easier and safer to grip the suction cup's base instead of the metal handle.

  • Be very careful when opening the iPhone so that the cables under the display are not severed.

  • There is a rubber gasket between the silver front bezel and black display assembly. A bit of force is required in this step to separate the iPhone's display assembly.

  • Use a small suction cup near the Home button to gently pull up the bottom portion of the iPhone's display assembly.

  • If the display assembly is too damaged to allow the suction cup to adhere, tape with a strong adhesive such as duct tape maybe used.

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • The display assembly is still connected to the iPhone by several cables, so don't try to remove it entirely just yet.

  • Rotate the display assembly up until it is at an angle of approximately 45 degrees.

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