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Use this guide to replace a broken or cracked screen in your iPhone 15 Plus.
Note: Since you can't disconnect the battery during this repair, be especially careful not to use metal prying tools or touch exposed contacts in your iPhone.
Note: Due to Apple's parts pairing restrictions, on iOS 17.6 and earlier, True Tone and auto brightness are disabled after a screen replacement, even when using an original Apple screen. On iOS 18 and newer, you can calibrate your new screen using Apple's Repair Assistant to restore functionality on genuine parts.
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Unplug any cables from your phone.
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Hold the power and either volume buttons and slide to power off your phone.
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If your screen or back glass is badly cracked, lay overlapping strips of packing tape over the glass to protect yourself and make disassembly easier.
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Measure 3 mm from the tip and mark the opening pick with a permanent marker.
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Use a P2 pentalobe driver to remove the two 7.7 mm-long screws on either side of the charging port.
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Use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat the bottom edge of the screen until it's hot to the touch.
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Apply a suction handle to the bottom edge of the screen.
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Pull up on the handle with a strong, steady force to create a gap between the screen and the frame.
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Insert the tip of an opening pick into the gap.
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There are two delicate cables connecting the screen to the phone, one just above the mute switch, and the other about halfway between the volume down button and the bottom of the phone.
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There are multiple spring contacts around the perimeter of the phone. Be extra careful not to insert your pick deeper than suggested in these locations to avoid bending the contacts.
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Slide your pick back and forth along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive.
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Leave your pick inserted in the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.
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Heat the right edge of the screen until it's hot to the touch.
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Insert a second opening pick to the right of the first one.
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Slide the pick along the right edge of the screen to release the clips and separate the adhesive securing it.
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Heat the top edge of the screen until it's hot to the touch.
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Insert a third opening pick in the top right corner and slide it along the top edge to release the two clips and adhesive securing it.
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Heat the left edge of the screen until it's hot to the touch.
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Slide your pick around the top left corner of the screen and along the left edge to release the clips and separate the adhesive securing it.
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Gently swing open the screen over the left edge of the phone.
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Rest the screen against a box or similar object so it doesn't strain the cables.
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Use a tri-point Y000 driver to remove the 0.9 mm‑long screw securing the front sensor connector cover.
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Use tweezers to lift the cover to a 90-degree angle.
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Unhook the cover from its slot in the logic board.
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Remove the cover.
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Use the tip of an opening pick to pry up and disconnect the front sensor press connector.
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Use your tri-point Y000 driver to remove the 0.9 mm‑long screw securing the screen connector cover.
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Use tweezers to lift the cover and unlatch it from its hook on the logic board.
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Remove the cover.
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Use the tip of an opening pick to pry up and disconnect the screen press connector.
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Remove the screen.
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To reassemble your phone, follow this guide to reapply adhesive and install your screen.
After your repair, depending on the replacement part, you may be able to calibrate it using Apple's Repair Assistant, available as of iOS 18. Update your device, navigate to Settings → General →About → Parts & Service History, tap Restart & Finish Repair, and follow the onscreen prompts.
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.
To reassemble your phone, follow this guide to reapply adhesive and install your screen.
After your repair, depending on the replacement part, you may be able to calibrate it using Apple's Repair Assistant, available as of iOS 18. Update your device, navigate to Settings → General →About → Parts & Service History, tap Restart & Finish Repair, and follow the onscreen prompts.
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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No link for screen?
Battery still plugged in? You would need to take the back glass also
You actually won’t need to unplug the battery before hand. Just attach the new screen, and if the phone is still “on” do a soft reset, and the screen will start normally
