Take your time during this step. A clean frame allows replacement adhesive to lay totally flat, ensuring a better bond.

Use a spudger and tweezers to scrape up and remove any screen adhesive from the perimeter of the frame.

Most of the adhesive should have stayed on the screen during removal, so there may not be any adhesive to remove.

Using some high‑concentration (>90%) isopropyl alcohol and a lint‑free cloth (or coffee filter), clean the areas of the frame where the adhesive was.

Be careful not to damage the silver foam pads around the perimeter of the phone.

Wait for any alcohol to dry completely before continuing.