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Introduction |
For an easier repair, use our [https://www.ifixit.com/Store/iPhone/IF372-002|fix kit] and follow [guide|100961|this shorter guide] to replace your iPhone’s entire display assemblyscreen. | | For more advanced fixers, this guide will help you replace ''only'' the iPhone 8 Plus LCD screen +and digitizer assembly (a.k.a. the bare “front panel”). This requires you to transfer several components from your original screen to the new one before installing it—including the [guide|111372|front-facing camera|new_window=true], [guide|111371|earpiece speaker|new_window=true], LCD shield plate, and home button assembly. | | | For all screen/display repairs, '''it's important to carefully transfer the original home/Touch ID sensor onto the new display in order for it to function.''' The solid-state home button is paired to its original logic board by Apple, so replacing it will render it unusable. | | | '''Note''': If your iPhone’s auto brightness feature does not work properly after your screen repair, make sure your iPhone is updated to [https://support.apple.com/ios/update?cid=appleretail_ios12landing_ios_update_psp|iOS 12]. True Tone functionality is disabled after a screen replacement, even when using an original Apple screen. |
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