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iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal

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

What you need

  1. iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Prepare your iPhone for disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 2 iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, 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.

  2. iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Tape over any cracks: step 2, image 1 of 2 iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, 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.

  3. iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Mark your opening picks: step 3, image 1 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Mark your opening picks: step 3, image 2 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, 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.

    • Apple sells an Adhesive Cutter tool for cutting the display adhesive safely in their Self Repair Store.

  4. iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Remove the pentalobe screws: step 4, image 1 of 2 iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, 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.

  5. iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Heat the bottom edge: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat the bottom edge of the screen until it's hot to the touch.

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

  6. iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Insert an opening pick: step 6, image 1 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Insert an opening pick: step 6, image 2 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Insert an opening pick: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Apply a suction handle to the bottom edge of the screen.

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

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

  7. iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Screen information: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • As you slice the adhesive securing the screen in the next steps, be careful of the following areas:

    • There are two delicate cables connecting the screen to the phone: one just above the action button, and the other near the middle of the left edge.

    • There are multiple spring contacts around the perimeter of the phone. Be extra careful not to insert your pick deeper than suggested in these locations to avoid bending the contacts.

  8. iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Separate the bottom edge adhesive: step 8, image 1 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Separate the bottom edge adhesive: step 8, image 2 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Separate the bottom edge adhesive: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • Don't insert your opening pick deeper than 3 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 right corner to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.

  9. iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Heat the right edge: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Heat the right edge of the screen until it's hot to the touch.

  10. iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Position the opening pick: step 10, image 1 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Position the opening pick: step 10, image 2 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Position the opening pick: step 10, image 3 of 3
    • Don't insert your pick deeper than 5 mm along the right edge.

    • Slide your pick around the bottom right corner of the screen and toward the power button until you feel a hard stop at a clip securing the screen.

    • Rotate your pick so the flat edge is under the screen.

  11. iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Release the right clip: step 11, image 1 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Release the right clip: step 11, image 2 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Release the right clip: step 11, image 3 of 3
    • Twist the pick to increase the gap between the screen and the frame until the right clip releases.

    • Insert a second opening pick to the right of the first pick.

  12. iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Separate the right edge adhesive: step 12, image 1 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Separate the right edge adhesive: step 12, image 2 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Separate the right edge adhesive: step 12, image 3 of 3
    • Slide the first pick back to the bottom right corner of the screen.

    • Slide the second pick to the top right corner of the screen to separate the adhesive.

    • Leave these picks inserted to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

  13. iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Heat the top edge: step 13, image 1 of 1
    • Heat the top edge of the screen until it's hot to the touch.

  14. iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Separate the top edge adhesive: step 14, image 1 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Separate the top edge adhesive: step 14, image 2 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Separate the top edge adhesive: step 14, image 3 of 3
    • Don't insert your pick deeper than 3 mm along the top edge.

    • Slide your pick around the top right corner and along the top edge to release the two clips and adhesive securing it.

  15. iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Heat the left edge: step 15, image 1 of 1
    • Heat the left edge of the screen until it's hot to the touch.

  16. iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Separate the left edge adhesive: step 16, image 1 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Separate the left edge adhesive: step 16, image 2 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Separate the left edge adhesive: step 16, image 3 of 3
    • Don't insert your pick deeper than 2 mm along the left edge to avoid the two cables connecting the screen to the phone.

    • Rotate your pick around the top left corner of the screen.

    • Slide your pick to the bottom left corner of the screen to separate the adhesive.

  17. iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Prop up the screen: step 17, image 1 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Prop up the screen: step 17, image 2 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Prop up the screen: step 17, image 3 of 3
    • Place a small box or stack of books to the left of your phone so you can prop up the screen while disconnecting its cables.

    • Swing up the right edge of the screen like the front cover of a book.

    • If the screen feels stuck, go back around the perimeter with an opening pick to separate any remaining adhesive.

    • Prop up the screen so you can access its cables without straining them.

  18. iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Unfasten the logic board cover: step 18, image 1 of 2 iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Unfasten the logic board cover: step 18, image 2 of 2
    • Use a Y000 screwdriver to remove the six screws securing the logic board cover:

    • Four 1.6 mm‑long screws

    • Two 1.3 mm‑long screws

  19. iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Remove the logic board cover: step 19, image 1 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Remove the logic board cover: step 19, image 2 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Remove the logic board cover: step 19, image 3 of 3
    • Rotate the bottom of the logic board cover counterclockwise and slide the top left corner out from under the ambient light sensor cable to remove it.

    • During reassembly, make sure the top left corner of the cover goes under the ambient light sensor cable.

  20. iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Disconnect the battery: step 20, image 1 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Disconnect the battery: step 20, image 2 of 3 iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Disconnect the battery: step 20, image 3 of 3
    • Use the tip of an opening pick to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector from the bottom right corner of the logic board.

    • 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. Make sure it sits flat, as the insulating rubber around the sockets might prevent it from connecting fully.

  21. iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Disconnect the screen: step 21, image 1 of 2 iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Disconnect the screen: step 21, image 2 of 2
    • Use the tip of an opening pick to pry up and disconnect the screen cable from the center of the logic board.

  22. iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Disconnect the ambient light sensor: step 22, image 1 of 2 iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Disconnect the ambient light sensor: step 22, image 2 of 2
    • Gently slide the tip of an opening pick under the ambient light sensor cable near the top left corner of the logic board.

    • Lift the cable to disconnect it.

  23. iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Remove the screen: step 23, image 1 of 2 iPhone 15 Pro Screen Removal, Remove the screen: step 23, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the screen.

    • During reassembly, follow this guide to apply new adhesive and install your screen.

    • Be careful not to damage any of the spring contacts as you clean the frame.

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