Taking the iPhone apart

[itsderpxd]

Hi,

My screen broke, and I am trying to replace it. What tools would I need to take it apart? Also, where do people usually buy the screens / replacement parts?


Thanks!

-A.C.

 

[Gav2k]

Hi,

My screen broke, and I am trying to replace it. What tools would I need to take it apart? Also, where do people usually buy the screens / replacement parts?


Thanks!

-A.C.

Helps to know which iphone!

3G and 3GS require a Philips head jewellers driver

4-4s require a pentalobe driver a flat heat and Philips jewellers driver.

 

[Macman45]

Making sure you have the correct tools is paramount...I recently bought a new Apple toolkit...They are available in many different varieties for all Apple devices:


The one in the image is for All MBP's, but they do complete kits for the iphone too:

 

[itsderpxd]

Helps to know which iphone!

3G and 3GS require a Philips head jewellers driver

4-4s require a pentalobe driver a flat heat and Philips jewellers driver.

4s !


Bought this : http://www.amazon.com/Wiha-75093-Ha...52966968&sr=1-2-fkmr0&keywords=wiha+pentalobe

for my macbook, would any of these work for the iPhone?

Also where do people get screens ? :< . ( hoping to get cheap yet quality - if possible )

Edit: is there a specific size for these tools ?

 

[Gav2k]

99% of the replacements come with drivers.

You need a screen and digitiser DO NOT but them separate as there laminated during manufacturing and cannot be separated!!

 

[itsderpxd]

Making sure you have the correct tools is paramount...I recently bought a new Apple toolkit...They are available in many different varieties for all Apple devices:


The one in the image is for All MBP's, but they do complete kits for the iphone too:

that's in the UK.. don't think any retailer on Amazon in the U.S. does specific kits for iphone.

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99% of the replacements come with drivers.

You need a screen and digitiser DO NOT but them separate as there laminated during manufacturing and cannot be separated!!

Where do people buy these screen and digitizers? (Is there a place where most people get them? a reliable seller? )

 

[stonyboys]

http://www.ifixit.com/iPhone-Parts/iPhone-4S-Display-Assembly/IF115-000

Just so you know, replacing 4S screen is rated as a very difficult project, so just know that you taking it apart for this is very risky. Apple offers a replacement for 200$, you decide whether the 70$ justifies the guarantee of not taking a **** on your phone

 

[anvikapur]

Hi,

My screen broke, and I am trying to replace it. What tools would I need to take it apart? Also, where do people usually buy the screens / replacement parts?


Thanks!

-A.C.

sharing the resource below check out step-by-step guide to fixing a broken front panel on your iPhone
howto[dot]cnet[dot]com/8301-11310_39-57472946-285/how-to-replace-a-broken-screen-on-your-iphone/

 

[itsderpxd]

http://www.ifixit.com/iPhone-Parts/iPhone-4S-Display-Assembly/IF115-000

Just so you know, replacing 4S screen is rated as a very difficult project, so just know that you taking it apart for this is very risky. Apple offers a replacement for 200$, you decide whether the 70$ justifies the guarantee of not taking a **** on your phone

Hm :\ thanks for the suggestion. Kind of hoping that after I replace mine, i'll be able to get the hang of it to help others

 

[itsderpxd]

http://www.ifixit.com/iPhone-Parts/iPhone-4S-Display-Assembly/IF115-000

Just so you know, replacing 4S screen is rated as a very difficult project, so just know that you taking it apart for this is very risky. Apple offers a replacement for 200$, you decide whether the 70$ justifies the guarantee of not taking a **** on your phone

Where does one get a high quality 5 point pentalobe screwdriver? .. all the ones on ebay and amazon are quite cheap quality

 

[DanielCoffey]

Again, that would be iFixit.

 

[itsderpxd]

Again, that would be iFixit.

iFixit's "High quality" pentalobe screw driver is made by BEST, which is the same as those on ebay