What you need
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Tool used on this step:iOpener$14.99
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Use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat the bottom edge of the screen until it's hot to the touch.
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Apply a suction handle to the bottom edge of the screen.
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While holding the frame down with one hand, pull up on the handle with a strong, steady force to create a gap between the screen and the frame.
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Insert the tip of an opening pick into the gap.
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Two delicate cables connecting the screen to the phone—one next to the Action button and the other about halfway between the volume down button and the bottom of the phone.
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Multiple spring contacts around the perimeter of the phone.
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Continue sliding your pick around the top right corner and across the top edge to separate the adhesive and release the two metal clips.
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Slide the opening pick down the left edge of the screen to separate the remaining adhesive and release the last two metal clips.
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Swing open the screen over the left edge of the phone and support it with a clean, sturdy object.
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Use a tri-point Y000 screwdriver to remove the two 0.9 mm‑long screws securing the front sensor connector and screen connector covers.
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Use tweezers or your fingers to lift the front sensor cover to a 90-degree angle and unhook it from its slot in the logic board.
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Lift the cover out of its slot and remove it.
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Use the tip of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the screen press connector.
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Repeat for the front sensor press connector.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
