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iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement

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  1. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Prepare your iPhone for disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 2 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Prepare your iPhone for disassembly: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Let your phone's battery drain below 25% before starting this repair—a charged lithium‑ion battery may catch fire if damaged.

    • Unplug all cables from your phone.

    • Hold the power and either volume button and slide to power off your phone.

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  2. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Tape over any cracks: step 2, image 1 of 2 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Tape over any cracks: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • If your screen or back glass is cracked, lay overlapping strips of packing tape over the glass to protect yourself and make disassembly easier.

    • Make sure there's a smooth area near the bottom edge that's big enough for a suction cup to stick to.

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  3. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Mark your opening picks: step 3, image 1 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Mark your opening picks: step 3, image 2 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Mark your opening picks: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • If inserted too far, an opening pick can damage your device. Follow this step to mark your pick and prevent damage.

    • Measure 3 mm from the tip and mark the opening pick with a permanent marker.

    • You can also mark the other corners of the pick with different measurements.

    • Alternatively, tape a coin to a pick 3 mm from the tip.

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  4. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Remove the pentalobe screws: step 4, image 1 of 2 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Remove the pentalobe screws: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Use a P2 pentalobe screwdriver to remove the two 7 mm‑long screws on either side of the charging port.

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  5. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Heat the bottom edge: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat the bottom edge of the back glass until it's hot to the touch.

    • Be careful not to heat the phone hotter than this—the battery is susceptible to heat damage.

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  6. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 6, image 1 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 6, image 2 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Apply a suction handle to the bottom edge of the back glass.

    • Pull up on the handle with a strong, steady force to create a gap between the back glass and the frame.

    • Insert the tip of an opening pick into the gap.

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  7. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Back glass information: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • As you slice the adhesive securing the back glass in the next steps, be careful of the wireless charging cable near the volume buttons.

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  8. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Separate the bottom edge adhesive: step 8, image 1 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Separate the bottom edge adhesive: step 8, image 2 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Separate the bottom edge adhesive: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • Don't insert your opening pick deeper than 5 mm along the bottom edge.

    • Slide your pick back and forth along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive.

    • Leave your pick inserted in the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.

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  9. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Heat the left edge: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Heat the left edge of the back glass until it's hot to the touch.

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  10. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Separate the left edge adhesive: step 10, image 1 of 2 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Separate the left edge adhesive: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • Don't insert your pick deeper than 5 mm along the left edge.

    • Insert a second opening pick to the left of the first one.

    • Slide this pick to the top left corner of the back glass to separate the left edge adhesive.

    • Leave this pick inserted to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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  11. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Heat the top edge: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Heat the top edge of the back glass until it's hot to the touch.

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  12. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Separate the top edge adhesive: step 12, image 1 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Separate the top edge adhesive: step 12, image 2 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Separate the top edge adhesive: step 12, image 3 of 3
    • Don't insert your pick deeper than 5 mm along the top edge.

    • Insert a third opening pick in the top left corner of the back glass.

    • Slide your pick to the top right corner to separate the top edge adhesive.

    • If the top edge of the back glass doesn't separate, the top clips may be stuck. Use the flat end of a spudger to press the clips inward until they release.

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  13. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Separate the top right corner adhesive: step 13, image 1 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Separate the top right corner adhesive: step 13, image 2 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Separate the top right corner adhesive: step 13, image 3 of 3
    • Don't slide your pick past the volume up button to avoid slicing the wireless charging cable.

    • Rotate your pick around the top right corner of the back glass.

    • Slide your pick to the volume up button.

    • Leave this pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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  14. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Heat the right edge: step 14, image 1 of 1
    • Heat the right edge of the back glass until it's hot to the touch.

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  15. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Separate the right edge adhesive: step 15, image 1 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Separate the right edge adhesive: step 15, image 2 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Separate the right edge adhesive: step 15, image 3 of 3
    • Don't slide your pick past the volume down button to avoid slicing the wireless charging cable.

    • Insert a fourth opening pick at the bottom edge of the back glass.

    • Rotate your pick around the bottom right corner of the back glass.

    • Slide your pick to the volume down button.

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  16. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Swing open the back glass: step 16, image 1 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Swing open the back glass: step 16, image 2 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Swing open the back glass: step 16, image 3 of 3
    • Gently swing open the back glass over the right edge of the phone.

    • If the back glass feels stuck, go back around the perimeter to check for missed sections of adhesive or stuck clips.

    • Rest the back glass against a box or similar object so it doesn't strain the cable.

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  17. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Remove the wireless charging connector cover: step 17, image 1 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Remove the wireless charging connector cover: step 17, image 2 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Remove the wireless charging connector cover: step 17, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
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    • Use a tri-point Y000 driver to remove the 1.0 mm‑long screw securing the wireless charging connector cover.

    • Use tweezers to slide the cover out of its slot on the logic board and remove it.

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  18. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Disconnect the wireless charging coil: step 18, image 1 of 2 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Disconnect the wireless charging coil: step 18, image 2 of 2
    • Use the tip of an opening pick to pry up and disconnect the wireless charging coil press connector.

    • To reconnect a press connector, align it over its socket and gently press down on one side until it clicks into place, then press down on the other side.

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  19. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Remove the back glass: step 19, image 1 of 2 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Remove the back glass: step 19, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the back glass.

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  20. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Disassembly complete: step 20, image 1 of 1
    • Congratulations on completing disassembly! The remaining steps show how to reassemble the iPhone.

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  21. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Remove the back glass adhesive: step 21, image 1 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Remove the back glass adhesive: step 21, image 2 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Remove the back glass adhesive: step 21, image 3 of 3
    • The back glass adhesive is very sticky may take a while to remove.

    • Use the point of a spudger to ball up a larger section of adhesive and remove it from the frame.

    • If the adhesive is stubborn, warm it up with a hair dryer or heat gun to soften it.

    • Repeat this process until all the larger strips of adhesive are removed.

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  22. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement: step 22, image 1 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement: step 22, image 2 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement: step 22, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    iFixit Adhesive Remover
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    • Apply a few drops of adhesive remover or high-concentration (90% or higher) isopropyl alcohol to a cotton swab or coffee filter.

    • Wipe the residual adhesive off the frame.

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  23. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement: step 23, image 1 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement: step 23, image 2 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement: step 23, image 3 of 3
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    • Apply a few drops of adhesive remover or high-concentration (90% or higher) isopropyl alcohol to a clean lint‑free cloth or coffee filter and wipe all residual adhesive off the frame to prep the surface for the new adhesive.

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  24. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Orient the replacement adhesive: step 24, image 1 of 1
    • Without peeling any liners, lay the adhesive sheet over the frame to determine its orientation.

    • Use features such as the camera cutout and notches along the edges to visualize how the adhesive will lay on the frame.

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  25. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Apply the replacement adhesive: step 25, image 1 of 1
    • Grab the large tab in the bottom corner of the adhesive sheet and begin peeling off the liner that exposes the side that sticks to the frame. Don't remove it all the way.

    • The exposed adhesive is very sticky. Don't let it touch anything until you're ready to apply it to the frame.

    • If your adhesive has multiple liners, peel the liner that exposes the side that sticks to the frame.

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  26. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement: step 26, image 1 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement: step 26, image 2 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement: step 26, image 3 of 3
    • Once the adhesive is set into place, you can't reposition it—you'll have to remove it and start over with new adhesive.

    • While holding the back liner out of the way, carefully align the exposed edge of the adhesive to the bottom edge of the iPhone's frame.

    • When the adhesive is aligned, set it down along the bottom edge.

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  27. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement: step 27, image 1 of 2 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement: step 27, image 2 of 2
    • Use the flat end of a spudger to press the adhesive into place along the bottom edge.

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  28. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement: step 28, image 1 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement: step 28, image 2 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement: step 28, image 3 of 3
    • Continue peeling the back liner off of the adhesive and setting the adhesive into place along the edges of the iPhone's frame.

    • If you correctly aligned the lower edge of the adhesive, the side and top edges will fall perfectly into place. If the adhesive is misaligned, remove it and start over with new adhesive.

    • If you don't have another one handy, it's okay to put your iPhone back together without adhesive, but keep in mind that it won't be water resistant until you install new adhesive.

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  29. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Press the adhesive into place: step 29, image 1 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Press the adhesive into place: step 29, image 2 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Press the adhesive into place: step 29, image 3 of 3
    • Use the flat end of a spudger to press the adhesive into place all around the iPhone.

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  30. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Remove the top liner: step 30, image 1 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Remove the top liner: step 30, image 2 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Remove the top liner: step 30, image 3 of 3
    • Lift the pull tab in the top‑right corner of the frame to peel off the top liner and remove it.

    • Your pull tab may be in a different location. Make sure you're pulling the full-size top liner, not the thin liners along the edges.

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  31. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Adhesive information: step 31, image 1 of 1
    • Once the top liner is removed, there should be three narrow liners on top of the adhesive with pull tabs near the bottom edge.

    • Your pull tabs may be in different positions.

    • If you don't see these pull tabs, you may have accidentally removed the thin liners in the previous step. Be careful not to touch anything to the exposed adhesive.

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  32. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Align the back glass: step 32, image 1 of 2 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Align the back glass: step 32, image 2 of 2
    • Set the back glass on the right edge of the iPhone frame and use one hand to hold it in place.

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  33. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Connect the back glass: step 33, image 1 of 2 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Connect the back glass: step 33, image 2 of 2
    • Use the flat end of a spudger or your finger to connect the back glass press connector.

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  34. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Install the wireless charging connector cover: step 34, image 1 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Install the wireless charging connector cover: step 34, image 2 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Install the wireless charging connector cover: step 34, image 3 of 3
    • Use tweezers to slide the tab on the wireless charging connector cover into its slot on the board and set it into place.

    • Use a tri-point Y000 driver to install the 1.0 mm‑long screw securing the wireless charging connector cover.

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  35. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Remove the final adhesive liners: step 35, image 1 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Remove the final adhesive liners: step 35, image 2 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Remove the final adhesive liners: step 35, image 3 of 3
    • Hold the back glass over the phone so you can access the narrow liner covering the adhesive on the right edge of the frame.

    • Use tweezers to remove the narrow liner on the right edge.

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  36. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement: step 36, image 1 of 2 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement: step 36, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the remaining narrow liners to fully expose the back glass adhesive.

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  37. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Install the back glass: step 37, image 1 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Install the back glass: step 37, image 2 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Install the back glass: step 37, image 3 of 3
    • Align the back glass over the frame and press it into place.

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  38. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement: step 38, image 1 of 2 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement: step 38, image 2 of 2
    • Firmly press along the edges of the phone to compress the adhesive and engage the clips.

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  39. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Install the pentalobe screws: step 39, image 1 of 1
    • Use a P2 pentalobe screwdriver to install the two 7 mm‑long screws on either side of the charging port.

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  40. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Heat the back glass: step 40, image 1 of 2 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Heat the back glass: step 40, image 2 of 2
    • To help the adhesive bond, apply heat to the edges of the back glass using a hair dryer or heat gun until it's hot to the touch.

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  41. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Press the back glass: step 41, image 1 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Press the back glass: step 41, image 2 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement, Press the back glass: step 41, image 3 of 3
    • To evenly compress the iPhone and strengthen the bond of the screen to the frame, you need to account for the camera bump.

    • If you have the iPhone's original box, take the lid and place it on a flat surface.

    • If you don't have the original box, skip this step for an alternate method.

    • Place the iPhone screen-side-up in the lid of the box with the camera bump in its recess.

    • Find something close to the size of the iPhone, but taller than the sides of the box. Stack it on top of the iPhone, followed by a few heavy objects.

    • Leave the objects in place for at least thirty minutes, ideally overnight.

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  42. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement: step 42, image 1 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement: step 42, image 2 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement: step 42, image 3 of 3
    • If you don't have the iPhone's original box, follow the these two steps for another method to evenly compress the screen.

    • Place the iPhone screen-side-down on a soft, flat surface.

    • Apply tape to the back glass to protect its finish.

    • Place three layers of coins or similarly thick objects on the tape along the edges of the back glass.

    • Evenly distribute the coins and make sure they are at least as thick as the camera bump.

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  43. iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement: step 43, image 1 of 1
    • Stack multiple books or other heavy objects on your iPhone.

    • The coins may leave an impression on the bottom object, so don't use anything valuable.

    • Leave the objects in place for at least thirty minutes, ideally overnight.

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Conclusion

Congratulations on finishing the repair!

If you have trouble with wireless charging, try running Apple’s Repair Assistant.

Update your device, navigate to Settings General About Parts & Service History, tap Restart & Finish Repair, and follow the onscreen prompts.

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.

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11 Guide Comments

Dont understand why Apple used all-glueed back glass earlier.

Oleksandr Ivanov - Reply Share

Is the flash camera still tied to the motherboard?

Duck - Reply Share

The flash unit is glued to the back glass, along with the wireless charging coil. The rear cameras are accessible by entering through the screen.

Clay Eickemeyer - Reply Share

Wo bekomme ich denn eine solche Rückseite her?

Kim Riedel - Reply Share

does ifixit sell parts for this?

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