Mi 11 Screen Replacement
Make sure you have the correct screen replacement part, as some come pre-installed in a new frame (chassis), requiring a different procedure.
- Carefully inspect the phone's frame for deformation. If damaged, replace it to ensure proper fit and prevent uneven pressure damage to the new screen.
- Acquire replacement adhesives for both the back panel and screen before proceeding.
Step 1 | Heat the rear glass
Risk of thermal shock: do not apply excessive heat.
- Use an iOpener to heat the rear glass for at least two minutes, loosening the adhesive underneath.
Step 2 | Insert an opening pick
Secure a suction handle to the rear glass's bottom edge, as close as possible.
If the rear glass is cracked, it may not stick — try lifting with strong tape or superglue and allow to cure.
- Lift the back cover using the suction handle to create a small gap between the cover and frame.
- If trouble persists, apply more heat to soften adhesive, following iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.
Insert an opening pick into the created gap.
- Slide the opening pick to the bottom right corner to slice the adhesive.
- Leave the pick in place to prevent resealing of the adhesive.
Step 3 | Slice the adhesive
Insert a second opening pick at the bottom edge of your phone.
- Slide the opening pick to the bottom left corner to slice the adhesive.
- Leave the opening pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
Step 4 | Slice the adhesive
Reheat cooled adhesive using your iOpener.
- Insert a third opening pick at bottom left phone corner.
- Slide opening pick along left edge to cut adhesive.
- Leave top left opening pick in place to prevent resealing.
Step 5
Insert a Y000 pick under the top left corner.
- Slide it along the top edge to cut the adhesive.
- Leave it in place at the top right corner to prevent reseal.
Step 6
Insert fifth opening pick under top-right corner.
- Slide it down along the right edge to cut remaining adhesive.
Step 7 | Remove the rear glass
- Remove the rear glass.
- Clean affected areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%) and apply new adhesive as needed.
- Secure the new rear glass using pre-cut adhesive or double-sided adhesive tape.
- A stack of heavy books can be used to apply adequate pressure.
Apply strong, steady pressure to the phone for several minutes after installation to ensure adhesive bonding.
Step 8 | Unfasten the metal bracket screws
- Remove the two 4.4mm screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
- Next, remove the one 4.9mm screw using the same tool.
- Finally, take out the remaining two 3.9mm screws.
Step 9 | Remove the metal bracket
Remove the connector bracket with a pair of tweezers, pulling it towards the battery.
Step 10 | Disconnect the flash assembly
Disconnect the flash assembly cable using the pointed end of a spudger.
- Pry the connector straight up from its socket.
Step 11 | Disconnect the right battery cable
Disconnect the right battery cable using a spudger, prying the connector straight up from its socket.
- The Xiaomi Mi 11 has two separate flex cables, requiring both to be disconnected for complete battery disconnection.
- For right cable: Use the spudger and pry the connector straight up from its socket.
Step 12 | Remove the camera cover
Hold the camera cover with your fingers or use a pair of tweezers to gently lift it off the lenses.
- Lift off the entire unit, including the flash assembly, when removing the camera cover.
- Carefully set the removed cover aside without touching the lenses.
Step 13 | Unfasten the motherboard cover screws
Remove the motherboard cover by using a Phillips screwdriver and unscrewing its five 3.9 mm-long screws.
Step 14 | Pry up the motherboard cover
Insert a opening pick under the bottom left edge of the motherboard cover.
- Slide the opening pick along the left edge and gently pry the motherboard cover up.
Step 15 | Remove the motherboard cover
Remove the motherboard cover.
Step 16 | Disconnect the left battery cable
Disconnect the left battery cable using a spudger. Pry the connector straight up from its socket.
Step 17 | Disconnect the right interconnect cable
Disconnect the right interconnect cable from the motherboard using a spudger.
- Pry the connector straight up from its socket.
Step 18 | Remove the right interconnect cable
- Disconnect the right interconnect cable from the daughterboard using a spudger.
- Pry the connector straight up from its socket.
- Remove the right interconnect cable.
Step 19 | Disconnect the display flex cable
Disconnect the display flex cable using a spudger to pry the connector straight up from its socket.
Step 20 | Loosen the display adhesive
Heat the screen with an iOpener or heat gun for 2 minutes.
The screen may become hot, be cautious of burns.
Step 21 | Insert an opening pick
Apply a suction cup to the phone's bottom edge, or cover it with clear packing tape if cracked.
- If necessary, use strong tape instead of the suction cup, or superglue it to the screen.
- Lift the screen using the suction handle, creating a small gap between the screen and frame.
Insert an opening pick into the midframe-screen gap.
Leave the opening pick in place to prevent adhesive resealing.
- Slide the opening pick to the bottom right screen corner, slicing its adhesive.
Step 22 | Slice the adhesive
- Insert a second opening pick at the top right edge of the screen.
- Slide it towards the bottom left corner, cutting the adhesive along the way.
Leave the opening picks in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
Step 23
The adhesive may harden if cooled down, so reheat it with iOpener or heat gun for 1-2 minutes.
- Insert an opening pick under the bottom left screen corner.
- Slide the pick along the left edge to slice the adhesive and leave it in the top left corner.
Step 24
When slicing near the front-facing camera, use only the tip of the opening pick to avoid damage.
- Insert a fourth opening pick at the top left corner of the screen.
- Slide the opening pick along the top edge to slice the adhesive.
- Leave the opening pick in the top right corner to prevent resealing.
Step 25
Do not attempt to fully remove the display at this stage.
- Insert a fifth opening pick along the right edge of the phone and slide it down to slice the remaining adhesive.
- The display cable is still threaded through the frame, so proceed with caution.
Step 26 | Remove the screen
Remove the display from the midframe.
Be careful not to damage the display flex cable.
Thread it through the gap in the midframe.- Clean areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%) and apply new adhesive as needed.
If using a pre-cut adhesive card, follow this guide during reassembly.