The way it’s adhered makes it genuinely near impossible for beginners, sadly. Apple glues it onto the back of the frame in such a way you need to burn the paint and adhesive off ($$$) or use liquid nitrogen ($$). This is not for beginners, as you learned the hard way.
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The way it’s adhered makes it genuinely near impossible for beginners, sadly. Apple glues it onto the back of the frame in such a way you need to burn the paint and adhesive off ($$$) or use liquid nitrogen ($$). This is not for beginners, as you learned the hard way. For a new DIYer, buy a good OEM back that color matches, and transfer the SIM tray over so the IMEI on the board matches the tray.
However, if you insist on trying, take the components and battery out so at least if you trash the back, you can buy a used OEM one and make it like nothing happened.
The way it’s adhered makes it genuinely near impossible for beginners, sadly. Apple glues it onto the back of the frame in such a way you need to burn the paint and adhesive off ($$$) or use liquid nitrogen ($$). This is not for beginners, as you learned the hard way.
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However, if you insist on trying, take the board and battery out so at least if you trash the back, you can buy a used OEM one and make it like nothing happened.
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However, if you insist on trying, take the components and battery out so at least if you trash the back, you can buy a used OEM one and make it like nothing happened.
The way it’s adhered makes it genuinely near impossible for beginners, sadly. Apple glues it onto the back of the frame in such a way you need to burn the paint and adhesive off ($$$) or use liquid nitrogen ($$). This is not for beginners, as you learned the hard way.
However, if you insist on trying, take the board and battery out so at least if you trash the back, you can buy a used OEM one and make it like nothing happened.