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Front Sensors Removal

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Front Sensors Removal
Prerequisite Only This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and isn’t meant to be used alone.

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    1. Front Sensors Removal, Ambient light sensor information: step 1, image 1 of 2 Front Sensors Removal, Ambient light sensor information: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Check if your new screen comes with an ambient light sensor installed.

      • If it doesn't, follow the remaining steps to remove and transfer the sensor from your original screen to your replacement.

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    2. Front Sensors Removal, Remove the ambient light sensor cover screws: step 2, image 1 of 2 Front Sensors Removal, Remove the ambient light sensor cover screws: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Use a Phillips #000 driver to remove the two 1.4 mm-long screws securing the ambient light sensor cover.

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    3. Front Sensors Removal, Remove the ambient light sensor cover: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the ambient light sensor cover.

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    4. Front Sensors Removal, Heat the ambient light sensor adhesive: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Be careful not to overheat the screen—the plastic components can melt if they get too hot.

      • Use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat the ambient light sensor until it's warm to the touch.

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    5. Front Sensors Removal, Pry up the sensor: step 5, image 1 of 2 Front Sensors Removal, Pry up the sensor: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Be very gentle handing the ambient light sensor, as its cable is extremely fragile.

      • Use the flat end of a spudger to gently lift the ambient light sensor out of its enclosure.

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    6. Front Sensors Removal, Reheat the ambient light sensor: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • By this point, the sensor has likely cooled down.

      • Apply more heat until the entire glued down part of the sensor is warm to the touch.

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    7. Front Sensors Removal: step 7, image 1 of 3 Front Sensors Removal: step 7, image 2 of 3 Front Sensors Removal: step 7, image 3 of 3
      • Insert the tip of an opening pick under the bottom right corner of the sensor.

      • Slide the pick under the sensor and lift until you can grip it with your fingers.

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    8. Front Sensors Removal, Remove the ambient light sensor: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Use your fingers to slowly peel up and remove the sensor.

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