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i Phone 4s Screen Replacement

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This guide is retained solely for historical purposes. Use the updated version of the guide to perform your repair.

Introduction

This guide has some missing steps. Check out the comprehensive iPhone 4S Screen Replacement Guide.

What you need

  1. i Phone 4s Screen Replacement, i Phone 4s: step 1, image 1 of 3 i Phone 4s Screen Replacement, i Phone 4s: step 1, image 2 of 3 i Phone 4s Screen Replacement, i Phone 4s: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • I phone 4s, A1837

    • Magnetic Screw Mat

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  2. i Phone 4s Screen Replacement, Pentalobe Screws: step 2, image 1 of 3 i Phone 4s Screen Replacement, Pentalobe Screws: step 2, image 2 of 3 i Phone 4s Screen Replacement, Pentalobe Screws: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Remove 2 X pentalobe screws

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  3. i Phone 4s Screen Replacement, Rear Cover: step 3, image 1 of 2 i Phone 4s Screen Replacement, Rear Cover: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Slide rear cover up and remove

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  4. i Phone 4s Screen Replacement, Battery connection: step 4, image 1 of 3 i Phone 4s Screen Replacement, Battery connection: step 4, image 2 of 3 i Phone 4s Screen Replacement, Battery connection: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Remove 2 X Philips screws

    • Remove connector

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  6. i Phone 4s Screen Replacement, Remove Battery: step 5, image 1 of 3 i Phone 4s Screen Replacement, Remove Battery: step 5, image 2 of 3 i Phone 4s Screen Replacement, Remove Battery: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Pull battery removal tab up to remove battery

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  7. i Phone 4s Screen Replacement, Charging Dock connector: step 6, image 1 of 3 i Phone 4s Screen Replacement, Charging Dock connector: step 6, image 2 of 3 i Phone 4s Screen Replacement, Charging Dock connector: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Remove 2 X Philips screws and plate

    • Pop up connector and slide tool underneath ribbon cable to remove glue

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  8. i Phone 4s Screen Replacement, Mother board: step 7, image 1 of 3 i Phone 4s Screen Replacement, Mother board: step 7, image 2 of 3 i Phone 4s Screen Replacement, Mother board: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Remove wifi antenna

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  9. i Phone 4s Screen Replacement, Camera and Sim: step 8, image 1 of 3 i Phone 4s Screen Replacement, Camera and Sim: step 8, image 2 of 3 i Phone 4s Screen Replacement, Camera and Sim: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Remove camera and Sim card

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  10. i Phone 4s Screen Replacement, Connectors: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Pop up 6 connectors at the top

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  11. i Phone 4s Screen Replacement, Loudspeaker: step 10, image 1 of 2 i Phone 4s Screen Replacement, Loudspeaker: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Remove 2 X screws and triangular washer

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  12. i Phone 4s Screen Replacement, Vibrator: step 11, image 1 of 2 i Phone 4s Screen Replacement, Vibrator: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Heat vibrator and pry up

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  13. i Phone 4s Screen Replacement, Screen: step 12, image 1 of 2 i Phone 4s Screen Replacement, Screen: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Remove 10 X Philips screws

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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One Comment

I know the user had good intentions, but this is a low quality guide. Low lighting, super vagueness in steps, not all steps necessary are listed, screws to remove, harmful surprises to expect etc. If you want to replace your screen successfully with confidence and ease, use ifixit's staff guide: iPhone 4S Screen Replacement

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