Installing iPhone 3G Display Assembly

Add Note Introduction

Difficulty: Moderate
Time required: 15 Minutes

Cracked both the LCD and Front Panel? This guide shows replacing the display assembly can be done with ease.

Paginated Single Page Steps

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Add Note Step 1 — Display Assembly

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

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Add Note 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.

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Add Note 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.

Add NoteNotes: Step 1

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Flag Reply by cochranb 4 days ago

When you do this, do it in a very well lighted environment that is not on carpet. Take off metal wristwatches and generally remove any other metal before starting the repair. If you drop these tiny screws and they land on thick carpet you have almost no chance of finding them again. The IF137-008-1 kit would benefit with the addition of two replacement screws in case the buyer loses the original screws.