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Front Glass Replacement
I have heard of people trying to do it and failing miserably. The front piece of glass from my understanding is held on by glue your better off going to the apple store and paying the $150 to replace it.
I have heard of people trying to do it and failing miserably. The front piece of glass from my understanding is held on by glue your better off going to the apple store and paying the $150 to replace it.
Yes the face of the phone. My daughters phone has the face pretty much shatter, but still working. And I heard that you can buy a kit online with tools and replace it your self. So I was wondering is there a better place then another to buy this from and other then time it takes, how hard is it.
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Installing+iPhone+5+Display+Assembly/10906/1
If this doesn't make any sense to you then take your iPhone back to Apple.
If this doesn't make any sense to you then take your iPhone back to Apple.
It is more than two screws, although I do agree that it is pretty simple with some patience and the right tools/ parts.
There are two pentalobe screws to gain access into the phone, then more screws in order to remove the broken screen/ replace it with a new one. iPhone 5 screen replacement is definitely much easier than iPhone 4/4S screen replacement IMO.
Best of luck!
The front is definitely harder on the 4/4S... But man I used to love how easy the back was lol now that was 2 screws and a little slide
I recently replaced the front and it wasn't hard. Two pentalobe screws at bottom, then unscrew the plate covering the flex cables. Unhook the flex cables and it pops off. Then just transfer the home button, ear speaker, lcd shield and what not to the new one. Nothing really difficult. Or just buy the new screen with all that already installed and it will be a piece of cake.
I assume u meaning your iphone front glass cracked but with good lcd and digitizer, u can change the glass by your self .u just need bid a loca glue on ebay and a uv flashlight from any hobby store near you. Then follow the YouTube tutorial .