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iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq

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  1. iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Tape over any cracks: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Tape over any cracks: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Tape over any cracks: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • If your iPhone has a cracked screen, keep further breakage contained and prevent bodily harm during your repair by taping over the glass.

    • Lay overlapping strips of clear packing tape over the iPhone's screen until the whole face is covered.

    • Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from any glass shaken free during the repair.

    • If you can't get the suction cup to stick in the next few steps, fold a strong piece of tape (such as duct tape) into a handle and lift the screen with that instead.

    • If all else fails, you can superglue the suction cup to the screen.

  2. iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Heat the bottom edge: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a hair dryer or a heat gun to heat the bottom edge of the iPhone for 90 seconds or until the screen is slightly too hot to touch.

    • Never leave your hair dryer in one spot for an extended period of time.

  3. iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Insert an opening pick: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Insert an opening pick: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Insert an opening pick: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Apply a suction handle to the bottom edge of the phone, while avoiding the very edge of the glass.

    • Pull up on the suction cup with firm, constant pressure to create a slight gap between the screen and the frame.

    • Insert an opening pick into the gap under the screen's plastic bezel.

    • The watertight adhesive holding the screen in place is very strong; creating this initial gap takes a significant amount of force. If you're having a hard time opening a gap, apply more heat, and gently rock the screen up and down to weaken the adhesive until you create enough of a gap to insert your tool.

  4. iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Heat the right edge: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Heat the right edge: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a hair dryer to heat the right edge of the iPhone (the edge with the power button) for 90 seconds or until the screen is slightly too hot to touch.

  5. iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Separate the right adhesive: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Separate the right adhesive: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Separate the right adhesive: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Slide the opening pick around the bottom right corner of the iPhone to separate its adhesive.

    • Continue sliding up the right edge of the iPhone until you reach the top right corner.

    • Don't insert your pick more than 3 mm, as you may damage internal components.

    • Leave the pick in the top right corner before continuing.

  6. iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Heat the top edge: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a hair dryer to heat the top edge of the iPhone for 90 seconds or until the screen is slightly too hot to touch.

  7. iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Slice the top edge adhesive: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Slice the top edge adhesive: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Slice the top edge adhesive: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Slide the opening pick around the top right corner of the iPhone to separate the top adhesive.

    • Don't insert your pick more than 3 mm, as you may damage the top sensors.

    • Leave the pick in the top left corner before continuing.

  8. iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Heat the left edge: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Heat the left edge: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a hair dryer to heat the left edge of the iPhone for 90 seconds or until the screen is slightly too hot to touch.

  9. iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Screen information: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • There's two delicates cable along the left edge of your iPhone. Don't insert your pick here, as you may damage the cables.

  10. iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Separate the left adhesive: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Separate the left adhesive: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • The cables along the left edge are very easy to damage with a pick. Follow this alternate procedure to separate the left adhesive.

    • Insert a second opening pick in the bottom left corner of the iPhone.

    • Twist both picks simultaneously until the left edge clips release.

    • Apply the twisting force gradually.

    • If you're having trouble separating the adhesive, reheat the left edge.

  11. iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Open the iPhone: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Open the iPhone: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Open the iPhone: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove your suction handle from the screen.

    • Rotate your iPhone so the right edge faces you.

    • Open your iPhone by swinging the screen up from the right side, like the front cover of a book.

    • Lean the screen against something to keep it propped up while you're working on the phone.

    • If you don't have anything at hand to lean the screen against, your suction handle can do the trick.

    • During reassembly, lay the screen in position, align the clips along the top edge, and carefully press the top edge into place before snapping the rest of the screen down. If it doesn't click easily into place, check the condition of the clips around the perimeter of the screen and make sure they aren't bent.

  12. iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Unfasten the display connector bracket screw: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Unfasten the display connector bracket screw: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
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    • Use a Y000 screwdriver to remove the the 0.8 mm-long screw securing the display connector bracket.

    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from to avoid damaging your iPhone.

    • During reassembly, this is a good point to power on your iPhone and test all functions before you seal the screen in place. Be sure to power your iPhone back down completely before you continue working.

  13. iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Remove the display connector bracket: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Remove the display connector bracket: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Remove the display connector bracket: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
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    • Grasp the screw hole end of the connector bracket with a pair of tweezers.

    • Lift the the bracket slightly to loosen the latch on the other edge.

    • Remove the display connector bracket.

    • During reassembly, make sure the bracket latches properly.

  14. iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Disconnect the display connector: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Disconnect the display connector: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the display cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.

    • 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.

  15. iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Unfasten the front sensor connector bracket: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Unfasten the front sensor connector bracket: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a Y000 screwdriver to remove the 1 mm-long screw securing the front sensor connector bracket.

  16. iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Remove the front sensor connector bracket: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Remove the front sensor connector bracket: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Remove the front sensor connector bracket: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Grasp the screw hole end of the connector bracket with a pair of tweezers.

    • Lift the the bracket slightly to loosen the latch on the other edge.

    • Remove the front sensor connector bracket.

    • During reassembly, make sure the bracket latches properly.

  17. iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Disconnect the front sensor connector cable: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Disconnect the front sensor connector cable: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the front sensor cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.

  18. iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Remove the screen: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 iPhone 14 Plus Screen prereq, Remove the screen: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the screen.

    • Apply new adhesive where it's necessary after cleaning the relevant areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%).

    • During reassembly, pause here if you wish to replace the screen adhesives.

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If possible, turn on your device and test your repair before installing new adhesive and resealing.

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

The best way to secure the new screen is to apply a sheet of custom-cut double-sided tape to the frame and place the screen back in its original position.

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 Answers community for help.

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