iPhone 8 Plus Pentalobe Screws Replacement

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Introduction

Use this guide to remove or replace the two pentalobe (five-point) screws securing the iPhone's display. These screws are a proprietary Apple design, requiring the use of a specialized P2 screwdriver.

What you need

Step 1 Pentalobe Screws

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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.
Opening the iPhone's display will damage its waterproof seals. If you do not replace the seals, your phone will no longer be water resistant.
Remove the two 3.5 mm pentalobe screws from the bottom edge of the iPhone.