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Screen Removal

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  1. Screen Removal, Disconnect the display cable: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Screen Removal, Disconnect the display cable: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a spudger or a fingernail to disconnect the display cable connector.

    • To re-attach press connectors like this one, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Do not press down on the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend, causing permanent damage.

  2. Screen Removal, Unscrew the front sensor connector cover: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove three screws securing the front sensor connector cover:

    • One 1.7 mm Phillips screw

    • One 1.3 mm Phillips screw

    • One 1.8 mm Y000 screw

  3. Screen Removal, Remove the front sensor connector cover: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Screen Removal, Remove the front sensor connector cover: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Swing the cover up from the center of the phone until the small clip by the edge of the phone unhooks.

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    • Remove the cover.

    • During reassembly, insert the clip on the left edge into its slot first, then hinge the rest of the cover into place.

  5. Screen Removal, Disconnect the front sensors: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Screen Removal, Disconnect the front sensors: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a spudger or a fingernail to disconnect the front sensor assembly cable connector.

  6. Screen Removal, Remove the screen: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Screen Removal, Remove the screen: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
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Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our iPhone 13 Answers community for help.

Kyle Smith

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