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iPhone 8 Opening Procedure

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  1. iPhone 8 Opening Procedure, Remove the pentalobe screws: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Before you begin, discharge your iPhone battery below 25%. A charged lithium-ion battery can catch fire and/or explode if accidentally punctured.

    • Power off your iPhone before beginning disassembly.

    • Remove the two 3.5 mm pentalobe screws on the bottom edge of the iPhone.

    • Opening the iPhone's display will compromise its waterproof seals. Have replacement seals ready before you proceed past this step, or take care to avoid liquid exposure if you reassemble your iPhone without replacing the seals.

  2. iPhone 8 Opening Procedure, Heat the display: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Heating the lower edge of the iPhone will help soften the adhesive securing the display, making it easier to open.

    • Use a hairdryer or prepare an iOpener and apply it to the lower edge of the phone for about 90 seconds in order to soften up the adhesive underneath.

  3. iPhone 8 Opening Procedure, Separate the display: step 3, image 1 of 2 iPhone 8 Opening Procedure, Separate the display: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Apply a suction cup to the lower half of the front panel, just above the home button.

    • Be sure the suction cup does not overlap with the home button, as this will prevent a seal from forming between the suction cup and front glass.

    • 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.

  4. iPhone 8 Opening Procedure: step 4, image 1 of 3 iPhone 8 Opening Procedure: step 4, image 2 of 3 iPhone 8 Opening Procedure: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Pull up on the suction cup with firm, constant pressure to create a slight gap between the front panel and rear case.

    • Insert an opening pick into the gap.

    • The watertight adhesive holding the display in place is very strong; creating this initial gap takes a significant amount of force. If you're having a hard time opening a gap, apply more heat, and gently rock the screen up and down to weaken the adhesive until you create enough of a gap to insert your tool.

  5. iPhone 8 Opening Procedure: step 5, image 1 of 3 iPhone 8 Opening Procedure: step 5, image 2 of 3 iPhone 8 Opening Procedure: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Slide the opening pick up the left edge of the phone starting at the lower edge and moving towards the volume control buttons and silent switch, breaking up the adhesive holding the display in place.

    • Stop near the top left corner of the display.

    • Do not try to pry the top edge of the display away from the rear case, as it is held in place by plastic clips that may break.

  6. iPhone 8 Opening Procedure: step 6, image 1 of 3 iPhone 8 Opening Procedure: step 6, image 2 of 3 iPhone 8 Opening Procedure: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Re-insert your tool at the lower right corner of the iPhone, and slide it around the corner and up the right side of the phone to separate the adhesive.

    • Don't insert the pick very far, or you may damage the display cables along this side of the iPhone. Insert it only a few millimeters, or about the width of the display bezel.

  7. iPhone 8 Opening Procedure: step 7, image 1 of 2 iPhone 8 Opening Procedure: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Gently pull up on the suction cup to lift up the bottom edge of the display.

    • Do not raise the display more than 15ยบ or you'll risk straining or tearing the ribbon cables connecting the display.

    • Pull on the small nub on the suction cup to remove it from the front panel.

  8. iPhone 8 Opening Procedure: step 8, image 1 of 3 iPhone 8 Opening Procedure: step 8, image 2 of 3 iPhone 8 Opening Procedure: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • Slide an opening pick underneath the display around the top left corner and along the top edge of the phone to loosen the last of the adhesive.

  9. iPhone 8 Opening Procedure: step 9, image 1 of 2 iPhone 8 Opening Procedure: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Slide the display assembly slightly down (away from the top edge of the phone) to disengage the clips holding it to the rear case.

  10. iPhone 8 Opening Procedure: step 10, image 1 of 3 iPhone 8 Opening Procedure: step 10, image 2 of 3 iPhone 8 Opening Procedure: step 10, image 3 of 3
    • Open the iPhone by swinging the display up from the left side, like the back cover of a book.

    • Don't try to fully separate the display yet, as several fragile ribbon cables still connect it to the iPhone's logic board.

    • Lean the display against something to keep it propped up while you're working on the phone.

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