Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Rear Glass Replacement - Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

Step 1 | Loosen the rear glass adhesive

Apply a iOpener to the rear glass and heat it for at least 2 minutes.

The iOpener should be applied to loosen the adhesive underneath.

Step 2 | Insert an opening pick

Secure a suction handle to the bottom edge of the rear glass, as close to the edge as possible.

If your rear glass is badly cracked, consider covering it with clear packing tape for better suction cup adhesion.

Lift the rear glass with the suction handle to create a small gap between the glass and frame.
In case of trouble, apply more heat to further soften the adhesive. Follow iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.

Insert an opening pick into the gap, then slide it to the bottom right corner to slice the adhesive.

Step 3 | Slice the bottom edge adhesive

Insert a second opening pick at the bottom left corner.

Do not remove the opening picks once inserted, as this may cause the adhesive to reseal.

Step 4 | Slice the lefthand-side adhesive

Apply heat with your iOpener if the adhesive is hard to cut.

Insert a third opening pick into the bottom left corner.
Slide it along the left edge of the phone to slice the rear glass adhesive.
Leave the opening pick at the top left corner to prevent resealing.

Step 5 | Slice the top edge adhesive

Insert a fourth opening pick under the top left corner of the rear glass.

Slide the opening pick along the top edge of the phone to slice the rear glass adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in the top right corner to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Step 6 | Slice the righthand-side adhesive

Insert a fifth opening pick in the top-right corner.

Slide the pick along the right edge to slice remaining adhesive.
Leave the rear glass intact; the fingerprint sensor is still connected.

Do not attempt to fully remove the rear glass yet.

Step 7 | Open up the phone assembly

Avoid damaging the fingerprint flex cable by keeping it relaxed.

Fold the rear glass to the left side, similar to opening a book's front cover.

Step 8 | Unfasten the screws

Remove the screws from the connector cover using a Phillips screwdriver.

The screws are located on the midframe and are 3.3 mm long.

Step 9 | Remove the connector cover

Remove the connector cover with a pair of tweezers.

Step 10 | Disconnect the battery

Use the flat end of a spudger to carefully pry up and release the battery flex cable from the motherboard.

Step 11 | Peel the protective foil off

Separate the back cover, including the fingerprint sensor, from the phone assembly for easier handling.

Use a pair of tweezers to carefully remove the yellow protective foil from the ZIF connector.

Step 12 | Open the ZIF connector

Use the pointed end of a spudger to raise the black flap on the ZIF connector into an upright position.

Step 13 | Disconnect the fingerprint flex cable

Use tweezers to pull the fingerprint flex cable straight out of the ZIF connector.

Step 14 | Soften the fingerprint adhesive

Heat an iOpener until warm.

Apply the heated iOpener to the rear glass near the fingerprint sensor, holding it in place for a few seconds to soften the adhesive.
Leave the iOpener on for at least two minutes before proceeding.

Step 15 | Cut the adhesive

Use a precision pry tool to carefully slide under the orange flex cable and its ZIF connector, separating it from the rear glass.

Step 16 | Pry up the fingerprint sensor

Position the opening pick at the edge of the fingerprint sensor.

Slide the tip of the opening pick underneath the edge.
Pry up the fingerprint sensor using the opening pick.

Step 17 | Remove the fingerprint sensor

Disconnect the fingerprint sensor cable from its socket.

Be careful not to damage any surrounding components during removal.

Use a screwdriver to remove the screws holding the fingerprint sensor in place.
Gently pry the fingerprint sensor away from its housing and lift it out.