Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Screen Replacement - Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

Step 1 | Heat the rear glass

Prepare an iOpener by applying it to the rear glass for at least two minutes.

The adhesive underneath will loosen during this time.

Use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate with caution: excessive heat can damage the display and internal battery.

Step 2 | Insert an opening pick

Attach a suction handle to the rear glass's lower edge, as close as possible.

If the glass is cracked, the suction handle may not stick – try securing it with strong tape or superglue and let it cure.

Lift the rear glass using the suction handle to create a small gap between the back cover and frame.
If needed, apply more heat to soften the adhesive further (follow iOpener instructions to avoid overheating).

Insert an opening pick into the created gap.

Slide the opening pick towards the bottom right corner to cut the adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in place to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Step 3 | Slice the adhesive

Insert another opening pick at the phone's bottom edge.

Guide this new pick to the bottom left corner, using it to slice through the adhesive.
Leave both opening picks in place to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Step 4 | Slice the adhesive

Reheat the adhesive with the iOpener for 1-2 minutes if it's hard to cut.

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 opening pick in place at the top left corner to prevent resealing.

Step 5

Insert the opening pick under the top left corner.

Slide it down the top edge to cut the adhesive.
Leave the pick in the top right corner to hold the adhesive open.

Step 6

Be cautious not to apply excessive force.

Insert a fifth opening pick under the top right corner of the device.
Slide the pick along the right edge, slicing remaining adhesive on the rear glass.

Do not attempt to remove the rear glass completely yet, as it may still be adhered due to camera area adhesive.

Step 7 | Loosen the rear camera adhesive

Insert a plastic card at the right edge of the phone, near the rear camera.

Slice the adhesive along the rear camera frame using the plastic card.

The rear glass may stick to the rear camera adhesive. If so, carefully continue with this step.

Step 8 | Remove the rear glass

Remove the rear glass.

Apply new adhesive where necessary after cleaning areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%).
Rear glass adhesive or double-sided tape, and secure it in place.

Apply strong, steady pressure to your phone for several minutes after installing the rear glass.

A stack of heavy books works well as a press.

Step 9 | Unfasten the motherboard cover screws

Remove the motherboard cover by unscrewing the twelve Phillips head screws.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove eleven screws, each 3.9 mm long.
Remove one additional screw, 2.3 mm long, also using the Phillips screwdriver.

Step 10 | Pry up the motherboard cover

Insert the opening pick under the left edge of the motherboard cover.

Flip the opening pick sideways to pry up the motherboard cover.

Step 11 | Remove the motherboard cover

Remove the motherboard cover using a pair of tweezers or your fingers.

Step 12 | Disconnect the battery cable

Disconnect the battery connector by prying it straight up with a spudger.

Step 13 | Unfasten the loudspeaker assembly screws

Remove the eight screws (M3 x 6) holding the loudspeaker assembly in place.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to secure removal.

Step 14 | Pry up the loudspeaker assembly

Insert opening pick into the gap between top edge of loudspeaker assembly and battery.

Pry up loudspeaker assembly using opening pick.

Step 15 | Remove the loudspeaker assembly

Remove the loudspeaker assembly.

Apply new adhesive during reassembly as needed.
Clean affected areas with isopropyl alcohol (greater than 90% concentration) before applying new adhesive.

Step 16 | Peel off the connector sticker

Remove the tweezers and use them to gently pull the sticker off the interconnect cable.

Step 17 | Disconnect the interconnect cable

Disconnect the interconnect cable by carefully prying the connector straight up with a spudger.

Step 18 | Free the display cable

Use a tool (such as an opening pick) to gently pry the display cable away from the midframe, working carefully to avoid damaging any components.

Be cautious of adhesive holding the display cable in place.
Slide the tip of the tool under the display flex connector and continue to pry until it separates from the midframe.

Step 19 | Loosen the display adhesive

Careful not to overheat the device.

Apply a heated iOpener or heat gun to loosen the adhesive underneath the screen.
Use the iOpener for at least two minutes.
Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but monitor the temperature to avoid overheating.

Step 20 | Insert an opening pick

Make sure the screen is warm to the touch for easier removal.

Apply a suction handle to the bottom edge of the screen, or use strong tape if cracked.
Lift the screen with the suction handle to create a gap between the screen and frame.
Insert an opening pick into the midframe/screen gap.
Slide the opening pick to the bottom right corner of the screen to slice adhesive, leaving it in place.

Step 21 | Slice the adhesive

Place an additional opening pick at the bottom edge and move it towards the lower left corner.
Leave the opening pick in position to avoid re-sealing of the adhesive.

Step 22

Apply heat to the adhesive for 1-2 minutes using your iOpener or heat gun.

Ensure the adhesive remains warm
Insert an opening pick at the bottom left corner of the screen.
Slide the opening pick along the left edge to slice the adhesive.
Leave it in the top left corner to prevent resealing.

Step 23

Insert a fourth opening pick into the top left corner of the screen.

Slide the opening pick along the top edge of the phone, applying gentle pressure to slice the adhesive.

Step 24

Slide an additional opening pick along the right edge to slice remaining adhesive.

Do not attempt to fully remove the display as the display cable remains secured in the frame.

Step 25 | Remove the screen

Thread the display flex cable through the gap in the midframe and remove the screen.

Compare your new replacement part to the original part, noting components that may need transferring from the old screen.
Clean relevant areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%) before applying new adhesive where necessary.

Make sure to carefully handle and transfer sensitive components during reassembly.