Introduction
This guide shows how to remove the back glass on an iPhone 17 Pro Max.
What you need
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Unplug all cables from your phone.
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Hold the power and either volume button and slide to power off your phone.
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Tool used on this step:iFixit Safety Glasses$7.95
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Apply strips of packing tape to the cracked glass until it's completely covered—this will help keep the glass contained and allow the suction cup to stick.
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Make sure there's a single strip of tape (not overlapping) across the bottom edge, big enough for a suction cup to fit on.
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Use a P2 pentalobe screwdriver to remove the two 7.5 mm‑long screws on either side of the charging port.
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Heat an iOpener and lay it on the bottom edge of the back glass for two minutes.
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Apply a suction handle to the bottom edge of the back glass, as close to the edge as possible.
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Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force until a gap forms between the back glass and frame.
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Insert the tip of an opening pick into the gap you just created.
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Slide the opening pick around the perimeter of the back glass to separate all the adhesive securing it.
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Flip the back glass over the left edge and use the suction handle to prop it up.
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Use a tri‑point Y000 screwdriver to remove the 1.0 mm‑long screw securing the wireless charging connector cover.
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Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the wireless charging press connector.
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