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Repair information, troubleshooting tips, and guides for the sixth iteration of Apple iPhone, announced on September 12, 2012. Model: A1428, A1429

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How do I fit the screen back onto a bent bezel?

I dropped my iPhone 5 on the pavement and the glass shattered. I bought a replacement screen from ifixit and it seems like the exact same thing as the original one.

However, I can't seem to fit the new screen back into the phone. I think the bezel is slight bent out of shape from the drop. I've tried using hammers and pilers to get it back in shape but it still won't fit. So far, I can only fit the top two corners in or the bottom two corners.

Please help me.

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The screen is an exceedingly tight fit. Although your phone may be bent, I had a tough time with mine and it isn't. Make sure at the top you have the little notches in the screen slid in the proper place under the case bezel. Then work from the top down snapping it in going back and fourth. When you get to the bottom, I used a tiny flat head screw driver to lightly pry the screen upwards on the phone while gently pressing down(inwards). Little bit of wiggling and in it went.

The first part getting the notches lined up is the key. If you're convinced the phone is bent, it's aluminum. Pretty easy to form, or if you just need a touch of room you could use a nail file. My guess is that it's just a tight fit tho. Good luck!

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I did what you said Phil Hotka and I had three corners in then. I then used my spudger to push in the last corner. It is a very tight fit. Thank you

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Replace the rear case. Forcing something into something is always the wrong thing to do.

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