Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Screen Replacement

Insert a SIM eject tool, SIM eject bit, or 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.

Be cautious of overheating when using a heat source.

• Apply an iOpener to the rear glass for at least two minutes to loosen adhesive.
• Alternative methods include using a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate.
• Avoid overheating, as this can damage the and internal battery.

A cracked rear glass may prevent the suction handle from sticking.

• Apply strong tape to the suction handle for extra grip, or use superglue to secure it in place and allow it to cure.
• To improve suction handle adhesion, apply tape to the rear glass surface or moisten the suction handle itself.
• Attach a suction handle to the right edge of the rear glass as close to the edge as possible.

Use the suction handle to lift the rear glass and create a small gap between it and the frame.

If a gap cannot be created, apply more heat while following the iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.

• Insert an opening pick into the created gap.

Slide the opening pick to the top right corner to cut the adhesive.

Do not remove the opening pick; leave it in place to keep the adhesive separated.

• Position a second opening pick alongside the top right corner.
• Move this opening pick towards the bottom right corner, slicing through the adhesive.

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

Reheat the adhesive with an iOpener if it becomes hard to cut.

• Insert a third opening pick at the bottom right corner of your phone.
• Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge to slice the adhesive, then leave it in place.

Insert a fourth opening pick at the bottom left corner of your phone.

• Slide the opening pick up to the volume button.
• Stop sliding when you reach the volume button — a flex cable runs nearby.

Insert a sixth opening pick at the left edge, next to the top end of the power and volume button cut out.

• Slice the remaining adhesive on the left edge with the opening pick.
• Slide the pick around the top left corner and along the top edge to cut more adhesive.

Remove the rear glass.

• Clean the relevant areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%).
• Apply new adhesive where necessary.

Incorrect installation may result in a weak bond and damage to your phone.

• Secure the new rear glass with pre-cut adhesive or double-sided tape.
• Apply strong, steady pressure to your phone for several minutes after installing the rear glass.

A stack of heavy books can be used to apply additional pressure.

Remove the midframe using a Phillips screwdriver.

• Take out the nine 4.4 mm screws located in the upper area.
• Next, remove the eight 3.4 mm screws situated in the lower area.

Locate the plastic clips holding the midframe in place.

• Insert an opening pick between the midframe and front panel assembly near the charging port on the bottom of the phone.
• Slide the opening pick to the bottom left corner to release the plastic clips.

Slide the opening pick along the left edge of your phone.

This action will release the plastic clips.

Slide the opening pick along the top edge to disengage the plastic clips.

Slide the opening pick along the right edge to release the remaining plastic clips.

• Do not attempt to fully remove the midframe yet, as the side buttons are still connected by a flex cable.

Do not strain the side button flex cable

• Swing the midframe open towards the power and volume buttons.
• Position the midframe near the phone assembly.

Use the flat end of a spudger to gently pry up the power and volume button flex cable from the motherboard.

Remove the midframe.

Use a spudger to pry the battery cable connector straight up out of its socket.

Disconnect the display flex cable using a spudger, prying the connector straight up from its socket.

Apply a iOpener or heat gun to the screen, loosening the adhesive beneath.

• Use an iOpener for at least two minutes.

Warming up the screen makes it easier to remove.

• Apply a suction cup to the left edge of the phone, or cover cracked areas with clear packing tape for better adhesion.
• Alternatively, use very strong tape instead of a suction cup or superglue it directly to the screen if necessary.
• Lift the screen with the suction handle to create a small gap between the screen and midframe.
• Insert an opening pick into the gap between midframe and screen.

Insert an opening pick at the bottom left corner of the screen and slide it across to cut the adhesive.

Do not remove the opening pick until the repair is complete, as this can cause the adhesive to reseal.

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

• Slide it downwards to cut the adhesive, but do not remove it.
• Leave both opening picks in place to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

If adhesive becomes hard to cut, it has likely cooled down.

• Use iOpener or heat gun for 1-2 minutes to reheat.
• Insert opening pick under bottom left screen corner.
• Slide pick along screen's bottom edge to slice adhesive.
• Leave it in bottom right corner to prevent resealing.

• Insert a fourth opening pick into the bottom right corner of the screen.
• Slide the opening pick along the top edge of the phone, slicing the adhesive as you go.
• Leave the opening pick in the top right corner to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Avoid damaging or smearing the front facing camera.

• Insert only the tip of an opening pick when slicing near the camera.
• Use a fifth opening pick to slice the top edge adhesive along the phone's frame.

Do not remove the display yet — the cable is still threaded through the frame.

Locate and thread the display flex cable through the gap in the midframe.

Remove the screen.

• Compare your new replacement part to the original and transfer any remaining components, such as the speaker grill, if necessary.
• Clean the areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%) before applying new adhesive.

When reassembling, refer to this guide if using a pre-cut adhesive card for optimal application.