Introduction
Use this guide to replace a cracked or broken screen on your Huawei P8 Lite (2017).
If the frame is deformed, it's important to replace it to make sure the new screen will mount correctly and won’t suffer damage from uneven pressure.
Due to the phone’s design, you must remove the lithium-ion battery to access the display cables. If the battery was deformed during removal replace it with a new one—reusing a deformed battery is a potential safety hazard.
Before disassembling your phone, discharge the battery below 25%. The battery can catch fire and/or explode if accidentally punctured, but the chances of that happening are much lower if discharged.
Note: This guide instructs you to replace only the screen while leaving the original frame and motherboard in place. However, some replacement screens for this phone come pre-installed in a new frame (a.k.a. chassis), which requires a very different procedure. Make sure you have the correct part before starting this guide.
You’ll need replacement adhesive to reattach components when reassembling the device.
What you need
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Apply a suction cup to the rear glass, as close to the right edge as possible.
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Pull up on the suction up with strong, steady force to create a gap.
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Insert the tip of an opening pick into the gap between the rear glass and frame.
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Slide the tip of the opening pick to the bottom right corner to cut the adhesive.
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Leave it there to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Open the P8 Lite by swinging the rear glass up from the left side, like the back cover of a book.
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Place the rear glass on the top of the battery.
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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 2.9 mm screw.
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Use the tip of an opening pick to pry up and loosen the metal shield.
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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two 2.9 mm-long screws securing the battery connector shield.
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Use the tip of an opening pick to pry up the battery connector shield.
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Remove the metal shield.
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Heat an iOpener and apply it to the display to loosen the adhesive beneath the battery for two minutes.
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Insert the wide edge of an opening pick on the bottom left corner into the gap between the battery and the frame.
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Slide the opening pick at a flat angle as far under the battery as possible. Be careful not to deform the battery.
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Once the battery has slightly lifted, insert a second opening pick at the bottom left corner.
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Slide the opening pick along the edge to the left center and slide it under the battery.
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Insert a third opening in the center of the right edge and slide it under the battery to cut the remaining adhesive.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the display flex cable from the motherboard.
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Use your fingers to peel the display flex cable off the midframe.
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Once the display is warm to the touch, apply a suction cup to the right edge of the phone.
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Pull the suction cup upwards and insert an opening pick into the gap between the display and the frame.
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If possible, turn on your device and test your repair before installing new adhesive and resealing.
Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Apply new adhesive where necessary after cleaning the relevant areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%).
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
If possible, turn on your device and test your repair before installing new adhesive and resealing.
Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Apply new adhesive where necessary after cleaning the relevant areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%).
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
