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Cracked both the LCD and Front Panel? This guide shows that replacing the display assembly can be done with ease.
What you need
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If your display glass is cracked, keep further breakage contained and prevent bodily harm during your repair by taping the glass.
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Lay overlapping strips of clear packing tape over the iPhone's display until the whole face is covered.
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Remove the two Phillips #00 screws from the dock-connector end of the iPhone.
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Remove the metal handle from the suction cup. It's easier and safer to grip the suction cup's base instead of the metal handle.
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Use a small suction cup near the Home button to gently pull up the bottom portion of the iPhone's display assembly.
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Rotate the display assembly up until it is at an angle of approximately 45 degrees.
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Continue to hold the display assembly with one hand, and use your other hand and a spudger to disconnect the black ribbon cable labeled "1."
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Rotate the display assembly up until it is roughly vertical. This will allow easier access for disconnecting the remaining cables.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the black ribbon cable labeled "2."
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Use a spudger to flip up the black plastic tab holding the remaining ribbon cable in place. The black will rotate up 90 degrees, releasing the ribbon cable.
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Slide the ribbon cable out of its connector, and remove the display assembly from the iPhone.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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i went through the whole process, but my home button does not work anymore. it was fine when I started - its it possible, that one ribbon is not fully attached ore is there any other solution? Thanks for any advice!
Jakob
