Introduction
Prereq only
What you need
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If you don't have an iSclack, use a single suction cup to lift the front panel:
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Press a suction cup onto the screen, just above the home button.
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If your display is badly cracked, covering it with a layer of clear packing tape may allow the suction cup to adhere. Alternatively, very strong tape may be used instead of the suction cup. If all else fails, you can superglue the suction cup to the broken screen.
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While holding the iPhone down with one hand, pull up on the suction cup to slightly separate the front panel assembly from the rear case.
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Using a plastic opening tool, begin to gently pry the rear case down, away from the display assembly, while continuing to pull up with the suction cup.
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Pull the plastic nub to release the vacuum seal on the suction cup.
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Remove the suction cup from the display assembly.
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Open the iPhone by swinging the home button end of the front panel assembly away from the rear case, using the top of the phone as a hinge.
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Open the display to about a 90º angle, and lean it against something to keep it propped up while you're working on the phone.
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Add a rubber band to keep the display securely in place while you work. This prevents undue strain on the display cables.
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Tool used on this step:Magnetic Project Mat$19.95
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Remove the following Phillips screws from the battery connector bracket:
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One 2.2 mm screw
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One 3.2 mm screw
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Use a plastic opening tool to gently pry the battery connector up from its socket on the logic board.
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Remove the following five Phillips screws securing the front panel assembly cable bracket:
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Three 1.2 mm screws
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One 1.7 mm screw
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One 3.1 mm screw
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Use a spudger or a fingernail to disconnect the front-facing camera and sensor cable connector.
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Remove the front panel assembly from the rear case.
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