Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Screen Replacement
Note that replacing the screen only may affect your device's IP rating and may require new rear glass adhesive for reassembly.
- Check if your replacement screen is pre-installed in a new frame (chassis), as this requires a different procedure.
- Make sure to discharge the battery below 25% before disassembling, reducing the risk of thermal damage during repair.
- Remove any swollen batteries and take precautions, if necessary.
If your frame is deformed, it's crucial to replace it with a new one to ensure proper screen mounting and prevent uneven pressure damage.
Step 1 | Heat the rear glass
Avoid overheating the phone's display and internal battery.
- Apply an iOpener to the rear glass for at least two minutes.
- Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but monitor temperature carefully.
Step 2 | Insert an opening pick
Secure a suction handle to the rear glass, as close to the edge as possible.
- If the rear glass is cracked, try using strong tape or superglue to keep it in place.
- 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 the adhesive using excessive heat, as instructed by the iOpener.
- 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 resealing of the adhesive.
Step 3 | Slice the bottom edge adhesive
Insert another opening pick at the bottom edge of your phone.
- Move this new pick to the bottom left corner, slicing the adhesive.
- Leave both opening picks in place to keep the adhesive from resealing.
Step 4 | Slice the left edge adhesive
Reheat the iOpener for 1-2 minutes if the adhesive becomes hard to cut.
- Slide this pick along the left edge, slicing the adhesive.
- Leave it in the top left corner to prevent resealing.
Step 5
Insert a third opening pick underneath the top left corner of your phone.
- Slide it along the top edge to cut through the adhesive.
- Leave the opening pick in the top right corner to prevent resealing.
Step 6
Insert a fifth opening pick under the top right corner.
- Slide it along the right edge of the rear glass to slice remaining adhesive.
- The rear glass should now be separated from the frame, but if there's still resistance use an opening pick to separate any remaining adhesive around the edges.
Step 7 | Remove the rear glass
Remove the rear glass.
- Clean the area with isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
- Apply new adhesive as needed.
- Secure the new back cover using pre-cut adhesive or double-sided tape.
After installing, apply strong and steady pressure to your phone for several minutes to ensure a good bond. Using a stack of heavy books can aid in this process.
Step 8 | Eject the SIM card tray
Do not insert the SIM eject tool into a microphone hole as it may cause minor damage.
- Insert a SIM eject tool, SIM eject bit, or straightened paper clip into the hole on the SIM tray located at the bottom edge of the phone.
- Press directly into the hole to eject the SIM card tray.
- Remove the SIM card tray.
Inserting into a microphone hole does not typically cause significant damage, but proceed with caution.
Step 9 | Unfasten the midframe screws
Remove the midframe by unscrewing the 17 x 3.6mm Phillips screws.
Step 10 | Insert an opening pick
Be careful not to damage the SIM card tray or surrounding areas.
- Locate the plastic clips holding the midframe in place.
Step 11 | Release the plastic clips
Apply gentle but firm pressure to pry open the plastic clips.
- Metal spudger: Insert the tool under the bottom left corner of the phone.
- Pry carefully until the plastic clips release from their seated position.
Step 12
- Insert an opening pick into the phone and slide it along the left edge, releasing the plastic clips.
Step 13
Insert an opening pick at the top left corner, then work it along the top edge of the phone to disengage the plastic clips.
Step 14
Slide a repair pick around the top right corner and along the right edge of the phone to loosen the remaining plastic clips.
Do not attempt to remove the midframe at this stage, as the midframe cable remains connected to the motherboard.
Step 15 | Free the midframe cable connector
Swing open the midframe to the left, as if opening a book, for clear access to the cable connector.
- Position the midframe beside the left edge of the front panel assembly.
Step 16 | Disconnect the midframe cable
Disconnect the midframe cable using a spudger, prying the connector straight up from its socket.
Step 17 | Remove the midframe
Remove the midframe.
Step 18 | Disconnect the battery cables
Disconnect both battery cables using a spudger. Pry each connector straight up from its socket.
Step 19 | Unfasten the loudspeaker screw
Remove the screw securing the loudspeaker using a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 20 | Pry up the loudspeaker
- Locate the plastic clips holding the loudspeaker in place.
- Insert an spudger underneath the right edge of the loudspeaker.
- Pry up the loudspeaker using your spudger.
Step 21 | Remove the loudspeaker
- Remove the loudspeaker using your fingers or a pair of tweezers.
Step 22 | Disconnect the black antenna cable
Slide tweezers under the black coaxial cable, snug against metal connector.
- Disconnect the black coaxial cable, prying it straight up from the charging board.
- Loosen cable routing on the charging board with tweezers and bend it to one side.
Step 23 | Disconnect the interconnect cable
- Use a spudger to pry the interconnect connector straight up from its socket.
Step 24 | Pry up the charging board
- Position the spudger at the left edge of the charging board.
- Pry the charging board upward using the spudger.
Step 25 | Remove the charging board
Use tweezers or your fingers to gently pry out the charging board.
Step 26 | Disconnect the display cable
Disconnect the display cable by carefully prying the connector straight up with a spudger.
Step 27 | Loosen the display adhesive
Do not overheat the device when using a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate.
- Apply an iOpener to loosen adhesive for at least 5 minutes.
- Use a lint-free cloth under the rear cameras if necessary to prevent damage during display removal.
Step 28 | Insert an opening pick
Apply a suction handle to the top edge of the screen, as close to the edge as possible.
If your screen is badly cracked, cover it with clear packing tape or use strong tape for better adhesion.
- Lift the screen with the suction handle, creating a small gap between the screen and frame.
- Insert an opening pick into the gap between the midframe and screen at the left side of the earpiece speaker cut-out.
- Slide the opening pick to the top left corner of the screen to slice its adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in place to prevent resealing.
Step 29 | Slice the adhesive
Insert a second opening pick into the gap between the midframe and the screen at the left side of the earpiece speaker cut-out.
- When slicing near the front facing camera, only insert the tip (~2-3 mm) to avoid damage or smearing the camera.
- Slide the pick to the top right corner to slice the screen's adhesive.
- Leave the pick in place to prevent resealing of the adhesive.
Step 30
Reheat the iOpener for one to two minutes if the adhesive becomes hard to cut.
- Insert a new opening pick at the top right corner of the screen.
- Slide the opening pick along the right edge of the phone to slice the adhesive.
- Leave the pick in the bottom right corner to prevent resealing.
Step 31
Insert an opening pick under the bottom right corner of the screen.
- Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge of the screen to cut the adhesive.
- Leave the opening pick in place at the bottom left corner to prevent resealing.
Step 32
Insert the fifth opening pick in the lower left corner.
- Slide it along the left edge to cut the remaining adhesive.
Do not attempt to remove the display yet — the cable is still threaded through.
Step 33 | Remove the screen
Be careful when handling the display cable.
- Thread the display cable through the midframe gap.
- Remove the screen from the device.
- Clean the areas where new adhesive will be applied with isopropyl alcohol (>90%).
- Apply new adhesive as needed, following the manufacturer's instructions.
For reassembly using a pre-cut adhesive card, follow this guide carefully.