LED Glyph Assembly

Apply an iOpener to the rear glass for 2+ minutes to loosen adhesives.

Use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate with caution: do not overheat the phone.

Be aware that excessive heat can damage the display and internal battery.

Secure a suction handle along the bottom edge of the rear glass, as close to the edge as possible.

• If the rear glass is cracked, try using strong tape or superglue the suction handle in place and let it cure before proceeding.
• Lift the rear glass with the suction handle to create a small gap between the back cover and frame.

If you're having trouble creating a gap, be careful not to overheat, following iOpener instructions carefully.

• Insert an opening pick into the created gap.
• Slide the opening pick to the bottom right corner to cut through the adhesive.
• Leave the opening pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Insert a second opening pick near the bottom edge of the phone.

• Guide this new pick towards the bottom left corner to break the adhesive.
• Leave both opening picks in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

When slicing near the glyph, insert only the tip (~2-3 mm) of an opening pick.

• If the adhesive becomes hard to cut, it has cooled down; reheat for one to two minutes with your iOpener.
• Insert a third opening pick at the bottom left corner of your phone.

Slide the opening pick along the left edge to slice the adhesive. Leave the pick in the top left corner to prevent resealing.

Insert opening pick at top left corner.

• Slide down along top edge to cut adhesive.
• Leave in place near top right corner.

• Insert a pick at the top right corner.
• Slice the adhesive along the right edge with a sliding motion.

The rear glass should now be separated from the frame. If still attached, use a pick to remove remaining adhesive.

Apply adhesive with caution — incorrect bonding can lead to premature failure.

• Remove the rear glass.
• Clean the area where the new adhesive will be applied with isopropyl alcohol (>90%).
• Apply new adhesive as needed.

For optimal results, use a dust blower to clean the transparent rear glass before installation.

• Install the new back cover using pre-cut adhesive or double-sided adhesive tape.
• Apply strong, steady pressure for several minutes after installing the back cover.
• (Optional) Use a stack of heavy books to apply additional pressure and promote bonding.

Apply heat to the earpiece speaker using a iOpener for 1-2 minutes to loosen the adhesive.

• Insert an opening pick underneath the grey plastic cover at the top edge of your phone.
• Pry up the plastic cover using your opening pick.
• Remove the plastic cover once it's loose.

Remove the earpiece speaker using a Torx T5 screwdriver.

• Target the two 4.2 mm-long screws that secure the earpiece speaker.
• Turn the screws counterclockwise to release them from their mounting points.

Locate the earpiece speaker's bottom edge.

• Spudger into position, flat end facing up.
• Pry up the earpiece speaker using gentle pressure.
• Use tweezers or your fingers to carefully remove the speaker.

Disconnect the flash assembly cable using a spudger, prying the connector straight up.

• Remove the LED glyph cable in the same manner, using a spudger.

• Position an opening pick under the recording indicator light cover, at the top right corner of the screen.
• Pry up the plastic cover using the opening pick.
• Remove the recording indicator light cover with your fingers or a pair of tweezers.

Be extremely careful when handling the bottom LED assembly, as a fragile cable runs underneath its entire surface and can be easily damaged.

• Identify the small adhesive holding the bottom LED assembly in place.
• Insert an opening pick under the right, left, and bottom edges of the LED assembly, carefully prying it away from the daughterboard cover.

Never slide the opening pick deeper than shown in the accompanying photos to avoid damaging the LED cable.

Do not strain or tear the cable when folding the assembly.

• Use a pair of blunt nosed tweezers to fold the bottom LED assembly over.
• Keep careful control of the cable while doing so for access to the LED cable connector.

Use a pair of tweezers to carefully open the tight LED connector bracket.

• Insert one arm into the gap at the right side of the bracket.
• Pull the tweezers toward the left edge of the phone to free the closure flap.
• If stuck, pull the black rubber piece to the left for more clearance.

Once freed, lift the connector bracket with your tweezers to access the LED connector.

Disconnect the LED cable by prying its connector straight up using a spudger.

Remove the bottom LED assembly using a pair of tweezers or your fingers.

Remove the Torx T5 screws.

• Identify and remove the 5 screws (4.2 mm long) securing the daughterboard cover, including one with a white sticker.

Remove the grey plastic shield using a pair of tweezers.

• Gently pry the shield away from the daughterboard cover due to its mild adhesive.
• Set the shield aside once it is completely separated.

Avoid applying excessive force when lifting the daughterboard cover; risk of damaging the fingerprint cable.

• Lift the daughterboard cover with a prying tool, taking care not to press too deeply.

Locate the daughterboard cover's upper edge, adjacent to the black rubber guard.

• Pry upwards gently using a pointed spudger
• This will release the cover from its retaining clips.

Remove the daughterboard cover with a pair of tweezers or your fingers.

Remove the black rubber guard covering the LED connector bracket using a pair of tweezers.

Remove the LED connector bracket with a pair of tweezers.

Disconnect the interconnect cable using a spudger and pry the connector straight up from its socket.

Insert an opening pick under the interconnect cable, sliding it between the charging coil assembly and the loudspeaker.

Be gentle, as the interconnect cable is secured by mild adhesive.

Avoid sharp bends when folding the interconnect cable.

• Hold the interconnect cable with a pair oftweezers.
• Fold the cable to the left, as if opening a book cover.

Remove the motherboard cover using a Torx T5 screwdriver.

• There are four screws to remove.
• The screws are 4.2 mm long.

Use a thin tool or credit card to apply gentle pressure to the right side of the charging coil assembly.

• Insert an opening pick underneath the bottom right corner.
• Work the opening pick along the right edge to separate the mild adhesive.

Insert the opening pick under the bottom left edge of the charging coil assembly.

• Slide the opening pick along the left edge, separating the adhesive.

Do not strain any components or cables when folding the charging coil assembly.

• Fold the charging coil carefully towards the top edge of the phone.
• This will give you clearance to access the motherboard cover screws.

Remove the motherboard cover by unscrewing the three 4.2 mm PH screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

Do not attempt to fully remove the camera cover and flash assembly.

• Slide an opening pick under the camera cover and flash assembly to carefully pry it loose.
• Return the charging coil to its original position once the camera cover is removed.

Do not strain the camera cover and flash assembly cable during folding.

• Use a pair of tweezers to carefully fold the camera cover and flash assembly toward the battery.

Insert the Torx T5 screwdriver and remove the two 4.2 mm screws.

• Remove the screws, taking care not to damage any surrounding components.
• Return the camera cover and flash assembly to its original position once cleared.

Careful not to damage the charging coil or phone casing.

• Fold the charging coil upwards along the top edge of the phone.
• Insert the flat end of a spudger under the bottom right edge of the motherboard cover.
• Pry up with the spudger to release the motherboard cover from its clips.
• Repeat for the bottom left edge of the motherboard cover.

Remove the LED glyph assembly.