iPhone 15 Pro Max Back Glass Replacement
Follow these instructions to substitute or take away a damaged rear cover panel from yourApple iPhone 15 Pro MaxTo finish the repair, ensure you have new adhesive specifically designed for the back glass.
Step 1 | Prepare your phone for disassembly
- To optimize battery health, ensure the charge level drops to a minimum of 75% remaining.A fully charged lithium-ion battery presents a potential safety risk..
- Disconnect all wires and cords connected to the device.
- Simultaneously press and maintain the power button along with either volume button, then physically slide the device to initiate the power-off sequence.
Step 2 | Tape over any cracks
- To prevent injury and simplify the repair process when the display or rear glass exhibits severe cracking, apply strips of packing tape across the damaged areas, ensuring they overlap.
- Ensure a flat surface, approximately the size needed to accommodate a suction cup, exists close to the lower perimeter.
Step 3 | Mark your opening picks
- To avoid potential damage to your device, ensure the opening pick does not extend beyond a safe depth; use this procedure to identify the maximum allowable insertion point on the tool.
- Determine the dimension using an appropriate measuring tool.Three millimeters.Using a permanent marker, clearly indicate the opening point on the pick.
- Alternative corner markings, using the same measurement tools, can be applied to the remaining corners of the pick.
- Secure a coin to the tip of a pick using adhesive tape.Three millimeters.Beginning at the very end, proceed.
Step 4 | Remove the pentalobe screws
Employ a P2 pentalobe screwdriver to detach the pair of screws.Screws measuring 7.2 millimeters in length.Flanking the charging port are components on both the left and right sides.
Step 5 | Heat the bottom edge
Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to tighten the fastener to a torque of 15 Nm, ensuring caution is exercised to prevent damage to the retaining clip.Employ a device designed to emit warm, directed airflow, typically utilizing a heating element and fan powered by 120 volts, to dry hair or other materials.orApply warmth using a device that generates heated air.Apply heat to the lower perimeter of the rear glass panel until its surface is warm enough to be comfortably touched.
Maintain a temperature below the specified limit during the heating process.Excessive heat can compromise the battery's integrity and cause irreversible harm.
Step 6 | Insert an opening pick
- Use a brush to spread a thin, even layer of the specified adhesive, ensuring complete coverage of the designated area, as indicated in the parts list and measuring 1.5mm thick.The component used to apply vacuum force is the suction handle.Align the lower edge of the rear glass.
- Apply firm, consistent upward pressure to the handle to separate the rear glass from the frame.
- Carefully guide the pointed end of aUse a specialized tool designed for prying, referred to as an opening pick.Carefully slide the component into the designated space.
Step 7 | Back glass information
Exercise caution when separating the rear glass, as the wireless charging cable is located close to the volume buttons and could be damaged.
Step 8 | Separate the bottom edge adhesive
- Avoid pushing the 1/4-inch hex key beyond its limit when tightening the retaining screw to 3.2 Nm, as this could damage the shaft.Use a specialized tool designed for prying, often referred to as an opening pick.The indentation must not exceed 5 mm when measuring the bottom edge.
- Using a pick, gently work along the lower border, moving it back and forth to release the adhesive bond.
- To stop the adhesive from bonding again, maintain a pick's position in the lower left corner.
Step 9 | Heat the left edge
Apply heat to the left side of the rear glass panel until its surface temperature is high enough to be felt as hot when touched.
Step 10 | Separate the left edge adhesive
- Ensure the pick does not penetrate beyondFive millimeters.Position yourself along the left-hand side.
- Position a second opening pick adjacent to the initial pick, on its left side.
- Using a pick, carefully insert it into the upper left portion of the rear glass and maneuver it to release the adhesive securing the left side.
- Maintain the pick's position within the gap to stop the adhesive from bonding again.
Step 11 | Heat the top edge
Apply heat evenly across the upper perimeter of the rear glass panel until its surface reaches a temperature that is comfortable to touch with your hand.
Step 12 | Separate the top edge adhesive
Limit the insertion depth of the pick to a maximum of 5 millimeters.Position the component along the uppermost boundary.
Employ a third opening pick.Locate the area on the rear glass panel situated in the upper left quadrant.
Using a pick, carefully release the adhesive securing the top edge by gently working it away from the housing, focusing on the upper right corner.
Should the upper border of the rear glass remain adhered, it indicates the upper retaining clips are obstructed. Employ the spudger to carefully release these clips.Utilize the spudger's planar surface.Apply pressure to the clips, directing them towards the interior, to disengage their locking mechanism.
Step 13 | Separate the top right corner adhesive
- To prevent damage to the wireless charging cable, ensure your pick remains positioned before the volume up button during the repair process.
- Using a pick, maneuver it along the upper right edge of the rear glass.
- Using a pick, gently insert it near the volume up button.
- Maintain the tool's position to avoid the adhesive bonding again.
Step 14 | Heat the right edge
Apply heat to the right side of the rear glass panel until its surface temperature is high enough to be felt as hot when touched.
Step 15 | Separate the right edge adhesive
- To prevent damage to the wireless charging cable, ensure your prying tool remains positioned before the volume down button during the separation process.
- Position a fourth opening pick along the lower perimeter of the rear glass.
- Using a pick, carefully maneuver it along the lower right edge of the rear glass.
- Using a pick, carefully insert it near the volume decrease button.
Step 16 | Swing open the back glass
- Carefully pivot the rear glass assembly away from the device, initiating the movement along the right side.
- Carefully inspect the entire edge of the rear glass, as obstructions like unremoved adhesive or clipped fasteners may be preventing its release.
- To prevent cable stress, support the rear glass with a stable surface like a small container.
Step 17 | Remove the wireless charging connector cover
- Employ a Y000-sized tri-point screwdriver.Detach the component.A screw measuring 1.0 millimeters in length.Ensure the wireless charging connector cover is properly affixed.
- Employ fine-tipped pliers.Carefully disengage the cover from its position within the logic board's designated slot to facilitate its removal.
Step 18 | Disconnect the wireless charging coil
- Carefully insert the pointed end of a prying tool.Release the connector securing the wireless charging coil, then use prying action to detach the coil.
- Carefully position the press connector above its receptacle, applying even pressure to one lateral surface until a distinct click confirms engagement, then repeat the process on the opposite lateral surface.
Step 19 | Remove the back glass
Carefully detach the rear panel, which is the glass covering..
Step 20 | Disassembly complete
The device is now fully disassembled.Follow the subsequent instructions to put the iPhone back together.
Visual differences in the assembly illustrations might occur based on the specific iPhone version being repaired, but the steps remain accurate.
Step 21 | Remove the back glass adhesive
- Due to the strong adhesive securing the rear glass, expect a potentially lengthy process when removing it.
- Carefully insert the tip of a screwdriver to.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger.Gather a substantial amount of the adhesive into a compact mass and detach it from the frame.
- To ease removal of tenacious adhesive, apply moderate heat using a hair dryer or heat gun.
- Continue the same steps, working incrementally, until every substantial section of adhesive material is detached.
Step 22
- Carefully dispense a small quantity ofEmploy a solvent specifically designed to dissolve adhesives.Moisten a cotton swab or coffee filter with isopropyl alcohol having a concentration of 90% or greater.
- Carefully remove any remaining adhesive residue from the frame's surface.
Step 23
- Carefully dispense a small quantity of the specified lubricant.Use a solvent specifically designed to dissolve adhesives.To prepare the frame for the new adhesive, use a clean, lint-free cloth or coffee filter dampened with high-concentration (90% or higher) isopropyl alcohol to thoroughly remove any remaining adhesive residue.
Step 24 | Orient the replacement adhesive
- Carefully position the component, ensuring all protective layers remain intact.A self-stick backing facilitates attachment.Position the component atop the frame to establish its correct alignment.
- Carefully align the adhesive, referencing the camera opening and edge details as visual guides to ensure proper placement on the frame.
Step 25 | Apply the replacement adhesive
- Carefully lift the sizable corner tab located at the sheet's lower edge, then slowly separate the liner to reveal the adhesive surface intended for frame attachment, but avoid complete removal.
- To prevent unwanted adhesion, keep the adhesive surface free from contact with other materials until its intended application to the frame.
- Remove the protective layers from the adhesive until the surface designed to bond with the frame is revealed.
Step 26
- After the adhesive bonds, repositioning is impossible; any adjustments require complete removal and reapplication using fresh adhesive.
- Ensure the back liner remains retracted, then precisely position the adhesive's visible edge against the iPhone's lower frame.
- Carefully position the adhesive so it’s correctly aligned, then gently lower it onto the lower edge.
Step 27
Employ the tool's straight, planar edge.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger.Ensure the adhesive makes full contact with the lower edge by applying firm, even pressure.
Step 28
- Carefully remove the adhesive backing while simultaneously positioning the adhesive strip along the iPhone's perimeter.
- Proper alignment of the adhesive's lower edge ensures the side and top edges seat correctly; if misalignment occurs, discard the adhesive and reapply with a fresh strip.
- Reassembly without the original adhesive is permissible if a replacement isn't immediately available; however, the device will no longer offer water resistance until new adhesive is applied.
Step 29 | Press the adhesive into place
Employ the tool’s planar edge.Use a plastic spudger.Ensure the adhesive strip makes full contact with all edges of the iPhone's frame by applying even pressure.
Step 30 | Remove the top liner
- To access the adhesive, raise the release tab located on the upper right side of the frame, then detach and discard the top liner.
- Carefully locate the pull tab, as its position can vary, and ensure you detach the complete upper liner assembly, avoiding separation of the thinner liners found along the perimeter.
Step 31 | Adhesive information
- After removing the uppermost protective layer, you will find three thin liners positioned above the adhesive, each featuring a pull tab located close to the lower border.
- The location of the retaining tabs can vary.
- Absence of the pull tabs indicates the thin liners were likely removed earlier; avoid contact with the now-visible adhesive.
Step 32 | Align the back glass
Align the right side of the rear glass with the iPhone frame's edge, maintaining pressure with one hand to secure it.
Step 33 | Connect the back glass
Employ the tool’s planar edge.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger, to avoid scratching surfaces.Establish electrical contact between the back glass press connector and a fingertip.
Step 34 | Install the wireless charging connector cover
- Carefully position the wireless charging connector cover, then use tweezers to engage the tab and secure it by sliding it fully into the corresponding slot on the circuit board.
- Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to loosen the retaining bolt, ensuring you maintain a firm grip to prevent slippage and avoid damaging the bolt head; torque the bolt to 15 Nm upon reinstallation, observing the caution regarding potential pinch points.Use a Y000-sized tri-point screwdriver.Secure the component using the specified fasteners, ensuring proper alignment with the designated mounting points and adhering to the torque specification of 3.2 Nm, while observing all safety precautions.A screw measuring 1.0 millimeters in length.Ensure the wireless charging connector cover is firmly in place.
Step 35 | Remove the final adhesive liners
- Position the back glass against the device to gain access to the thin liner protecting the adhesive along the right side of the frame.
- Carefully extract the thin strip lining the right side using tweezers.
Step 36
- Completely clear away any leftover thin liners to ensure the adhesive securing the rear glass is fully visible.
Step 37 | Install the back glass
- Carefully position the rear glass onto the frame, ensuring proper alignment, and apply even pressure to secure it.
Step 38
- Apply even pressure around the device's perimeter to secure the adhesive seal and properly seat the retaining clips.
Step 39 | Install the pentalobe screws
- Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to loosen the retaining bolt, ensuring you maintain a firm grip and avoid excessive force to prevent damage to the bolt head.Use a P2 screwdriver with a pentalobe tip.Secure the pair using the specified fasteners.Screws measuring 7 millimeters in lengthLocate the two components flanking the charging port.
Step 40 | Heat the back glass
- Warm the perimeter of the rear glass with a hair dryer or heat gun, ensuring it reaches a temperature that is noticeable upon contact.
Step 41 | Press the back glass
- ToApply uniform pressure across the entire surface.To ensure proper screen adhesion to the iPhone’s frame and avoid camera misalignment, remember to consider the camera module’s protrusion.
- Using the iPhone's original packaging, position the box's top portion on a level surface.
- Since the original packaging is unavailable, proceed to the alternative procedure instead.
- Position the iPhone.Position the device so the display faces upward.Position the camera module within the designated indentation on the box lid.
- Employ a rectangular object with dimensions approximately equivalent to an iPhone's footprint, but exceeding the box's side height. Position this object atop the iPhone, then add several substantial weights on top of it.
- Allow the components to remain undisturbed for a minimum of 30 minutes; an overnight duration is preferable.
Step 42
- To proceed without the original iPhone packaging, complete the subsequent pair of actions.Apply uniform pressure across the entire surface.Carefully handle the display panel.
- Position the iPhone.Position the display with its face oriented towards the work surface.Place the item on a level, non-abrasive surface.
- To prevent damage to the rear glass's surface, affix masking tape across its exterior.
- To ensure a secure bond, position three items of comparable thickness to standard coins—or other suitable substitutes—directly atop the adhesive tape running along the perimeter of the rear glass.
- Ensure the coins are spread uniformly, maintaining a minimum separation of asHaving a substantial dimension, the material exhibits a measurement of thickness.Carefully avoid applying pressure to the rear camera module.
Step 43
- To apply downward pressure evenly across the iPhone's surface, position several books or a similar weighty item on top of it.
- To prevent marking or damage, avoid placing the coins directly on delicate or valuable surfaces.
- Allow the components to remain undisturbed for a minimum of 30 minutes; for optimal results, wait until the following morning.