Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G Screen Replacement

Prepare an iOpener by applying it to the back cover for at least two minutes to loosen the adhesive underneath.

• An alternative is to use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate; however, be cautious not to overheat the phone, as this can cause damage to the display and internal battery.

Secure a suction handle to the bottom edge of the back cover, as close to the edge as possible.

• If the back cover is cracked, try lifting it with strong tape or superglueing the suction handle in place and allowing it to cure.
• Lift the back cover with the suction handle to create a small gap between the back cover and frame.

If you have trouble creating a gap, be cautious not to overheat using excessive heat.

• Insert an opening pick into the created gap.
• Slide the opening pick to the bottom right corner to slice the adhesive.

Leave the opening pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Insert another opening pick at the bottom edge.

• Slide it to the bottom left, slicing the adhesive.
• Keep both picks in place to avoid reseal.

Use an iOpener to reheat hard-to-cut adhesive.

• Insert a third opening pick at the bottom left corner.
• Slide the opening pick along the left edge of your phone to slice adhesive.
• Leave the opening pick in the top left corner to prevent resealing.

Insert opening pick at top left corner.

• Slide pick along top edge to cut adhesive.
• Leave pick in place to prevent reseal of adhesive.

Insert a fifth opening pick at the top right corner.

• Slide the pick along the right edge of the back cover to cut through the remaining adhesive.

Remove the back cover.

• Clean areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%) before applying new adhesive.
• Secure rear glass using pre-cut adhesive or double-sided adhesive tape.
• Apply pressure to phone for several minutes after installing rear glass, using a stack of heavy books as needed.

Remove the four 3.9mm long Philips screws from the camera cover.

• Insert an opening pick into the gap between the left edge of the camera cover and the midframe.
• Pry up the camera cover by tilting it downwards using your opening pick.

Remove the camera cover.

Remove midscreen screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

• There are thirteen screws. They are 3.9 mm long.
• Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove them from the midframe.

Insert the SIM card eject tool, SIM eject bit, or a straightened paper clip into the hole on the SIM tray located at the left edge of the phone.

• Press directly into the hole to eject the SIM card tray.
• Remove the SIM card tray.

Disconnect the power and volume button flex cable using a spudger.

• Pry the connector straight up from its socket.

Do not apply excessive force, which can damage the components.

• Locate the SIM tray slot on the left edge of the phone.
• Insert an opening pick between the midframe and front panel assembly at this location.

Some force may be required to release the tight plastic clips.

• Insert an opening pick into the left edge of the phone.
• Slide the opening pick along the edge to release the plastic clips.

Insert an opening pick at the bottom edge and slide it gently along the length.

• The plastic clips should release as you progress along the edge.

Use an opening pick to slide along the right edge of the phone, releasing the plastic clips.

Slide the opening pick along the top edge of the phone.

This will release the remaining plastic clips.

Ensure the power and volume button flex cable is loose from the motherboard to prevent damage.

• Release any tangles between the cable and the motherboard.
• Remove the midframe.

Disconnect the battery flex cable using a spudger.

• Pry the connector straight up from its socket.
• Fold the battery cable to one side for access to the pull-tab.

Never jab the battery with sharp tools — risk of chemical leakage and fire.

• Peel back both battery adhesive pull-tabs using a pair of blunt nose tweezers or a clean fingernail, starting from the top edge.

Grasp the first pull-tab with a pair of tweezers or your fingers.

• Pull it slowly away from the battery, towards the top edge of your phone.
• Maintain tension on the strip, but avoid forcing it – give it time to stretch and unstick.
• Hold the phone by its sides, do not press down on the battery.
• Keep the strip flat and unwrinkled, pulling evenly along its length.
• Pull at a low angle to prevent snagging on the battery edge.

If the adhesive strip breaks off, retrieve it with your fingers or tweezers and continue – do not pry under the battery.

Repeat the previous pull-tab removal procedure on the second pull-tab.

• Follow the same procedure as before: keep the strip flat and unwrinkled, and pull at a low angle.

Do not press down on the battery.

• If the adhesive breaks off underneath the battery, apply a few drops of high concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol under the edge of the battery.
• Wait about one minute for the alcohol solution to weaken the adhesive.

Do not try to forcefully lever the battery out.

• Use the flat end of a spudger to gently lift the battery.
• If needed, apply a few more drops of alcohol to further weaken the adhesive.

Never deform or puncture the battery with your pry tool.

Remove the battery.

Do not reinstall a damaged or deformed battery — risk of safety hazard.

• Wipe off or allow any remaining alcohol solution to air dry before installing your new battery.
• Secure the new battery with pre-cut adhesive or double-sided adhesive tape. Apply adhesive at old positions, not directly onto the battery. Press firmly into place.

During reassembly, temporarily reconnect battery to motherboard for alignment. Disconnect after seating in place.

Disconnect the display flex cable using a spudger. Prying the connector straight up from its socket will release it.

Insert an opening pick under the display flex cable

• Separate the display flex cable from the front panel assembly.

Insert an opening pick into the gap between the front panel assembly and the loudspeaker at the top edge of the speaker.

• Twist the opening pick sideways to pry up the loudspeaker.
• Remove the loudspeaker.

Disconnect the digitizer flex cable using a spudger. Pry the connector straight up from its socket.

To avoid overheating, use a heat source with caution.

• Apply a heated iOpener or heat gun to loosen screen adhesive for at least two minutes.
• For Redmi Note 10 5G displays, be prepared for multiple applications due to strong adhesive.

Allow the screen to warm up by touching it lightly.

• Apply a suction handle to the bottom edge of the screen, ensuring good adhesion.
• If the screen is badly cracked, cover it with clear packing tape for better suction. Alternatively, use strong double-sided tape as a substitute.
• As a last resort, use a small amount of superglue to secure the suction handle to the screen.

Be cautious when using superglue, as it can be difficult to remove once dry.

• Lift the screen with the suction handle, creating a small gap between the screen and frame.
• Insert an iFlex tool into the gap between the midframe and the screen.

Insert an opening pick above the iFlex.

• Slide the opening pick to the bottom right corner of the screen to slice its adhesive.
• Leave the opening pick in place to prevent resealing.

Remove the iFlex.

• Insert a second opening pick at the bottom right corner and slide it to the bottom left corner of the screen.
• Leave the opening pick in place to prevent adhesive resealing.

Adhesive cooled down? Reheat with iOpener or heat gun for 1-2 minutes.

• Insert a third opening pick at bottom left screen corner.
• Slide it along the left edge to cut adhesive.
• Leave in top left corner, avoiding resealing.

Insert just the tip (about 2-3mm) of an opening pick near the front-facing camera to avoid damage or smearing.

• Insert a new opening pick at the top left corner of the screen.
• Slide this pick along the top edge of the phone to cut the adhesive.

Insert a fifth opening pick and move it along the right edge to separate remaining adhesive.

Do not attempt to fully remove the display yet, as the digitizer cable remains attached.

• Pass the digitizer flex cable through the gap.
• Follow with the display flex cable.

• Remove the screen.
• Compare the new replacement part to the original and transfer remaining components as needed.

Ensure cleaning solution is at least 90% isopropyl alcohol before applying it to prevent damage.

• Clean the areas with the prepared cleaning solution and apply new adhesive as required.

For reassembly, refer to this guide if using a pre-cut adhesive card.