iPhone 5
Sixth iteration of Apple iPhone announced on September 12, 2012. Repair of this device is similar to the previous models, and requires screwdrivers and prying tools. Available as GSM or CDMA / 16, 32, or 64 GB / Black or White.
Repairing iPhone 5 Screen
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Replace your cracked or damaged iPhone 5 screen
- Author: jimenezser
- Time required: 20 minutes
- Difficulty: Moderate
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IMPORTANT
At this moment, there are no replacement screens for the iPhone 5, but in the near future, there will screens provided by third-party manufacturers.
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Tools
- 26 Bit Driver Kit
#00 Philips Screwdriver
- iPhone 4 5-Point Pentalobe Screwdriver
- Small suction cup
- Spudger
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Step 2
— Open the phone
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Use an iPhone 5-Point Pentalobe Screwdriver to open the phone.
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Step 3
— Extract the screen
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Now you need a Small suction cup to extract the screen.
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Lift the screen carefully.
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Don't pull the screen right now, there are some cables that you need to unplug.
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If your screen is broken, you may have some difficulty in raising your screen. In this situation, you can put the tape properly on your screen and use the small suction cup to lift the screen.
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