Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Screen Replacement

Heat the iOpener and apply it to the rear glass for 2+ minutes.

• The heat will loosen the adhesive underneath.

• Secure a suction handle to the bottom edge of the rear glass, as close to the edge as possible.
• For badly cracked glass, apply a layer of clear packing tape for better suction cup adhesion. Alternatively, use strong tape instead or superglue the suction cup to the glass.
• Lift the rear glass with the suction handle to create a small gap between the glass and the frame.
• Apply more heat if needed to soften the adhesive, following iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.
• Insert an opening pick into the created gap.
• Slide the opening pick to the bottom right corner to slice the adhesive.

• Insert a second opening pick into the device.
• Slide the new pick to the bottom left corner and use it to slice the adhesive.

Leave both opening picks in place to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Reheat the iOpener if the adhesive is hard to cut.

• Insert a third opening pick at the bottom left corner.
• Slide the opening pick along the left edge to slice the rear glass adhesive.
• Leave the opening pick in place at the top left corner to prevent resealing.

Insert an additional opening pick at the top left corner of the rear glass.

• Slide this pick along the top edge to slice the adhesive, working it downwards.
• Leave a second pick in place at the top right corner to prevent resealing.

• Insert a fifth opening pick into the top right corner of the phone.
• Slide the opening pick along the right edge to remove any remaining adhesive.

Do not attempt to separate the rear glass completely yet, as it is still connected to the motherboard by the fingerprint sensor.

Position the rear glass on the left side of the phone assembly, as if opening a book.

• Ensure not to apply pressure to the fingerprint flex cable while doing so.

Remove the Phillips screw driver with three 3.3 mm-long screws from the connector cover to the midframe.

Remove the connector cover using a pair of tweezers.

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

Separate the back cover with fingerprint sensor from the phone assembly for easier repair handling.

• Tweezers should be used to gently remove the yellow protective foil from the ZIF connector.

Insert the spudger's pointed tip into the ZIF connector. Gently raise the black flap to an upright position.

Disconnect the fingerprint flex cable from the ZIF connector using a pair of tweezers.

Remove the loudspeaker assembly using a Phillips screwdriver.

• There are eight screws, each 3.3 mm long, holding it in place.
• Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove these screws individually.

• Insert a prying tool under the right edge of the loudspeaker assembly.
• Pry up the loudspeaker assembly using the tool.
• Take out the loudspeaker assembly.

Remove the display connector cover using a Phillips screwdriver and the short (3.3 mm) screw located on the midframe.

Remove the display connector cover using a pair of tweezers.

Use the flat end of a spudger to carefully disconnect the display flex cable.

Use a heated iOpener or heat gun on the screen to soften the adhesive.

• Apply heat for at least two minutes using the iOpener.

Apply a suction cup to the phone's bottom edge when it's warm to touch.

• If your rear glass is severely cracked, cover it with clear packing tape to aid suction.
• Alternatively, use very strong tape or superglue the suction cup in place if needed.

Hold the screen steady using the suction handle and create a small gap between the screen and frame.

• Insert the iFlex tool into the gap between the midframe and screen.

Insert the tip of an opening pick between the midframe and screen, next to the iFlex.

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

Insert a second opening pick into the phone.

• Slide the new pick to the bottom left corner of the screen.
• Continue moving it until you reach the adhesive, cutting through it.

Leave both opening picks in place to prevent resealing.

Reapply heat if the adhesive becomes difficult to cut.

• Insert a third opening pick under the bottom left corner of the phone.
• Slide the opening pick up to the top left corner, cutting the adhesive as you go. Leave it in place.

Insert a fourth opening pick at the top left corner.

• Slide it along the top edge of the phone to cut the adhesive.
• Leave the opening pick in the top right corner of the screen to prevent resealing.

When slicing near the front facing camera, use only the tip of the opening pick to avoid damage or smearing.

Insert a fifth opening pick along the right edge of the phone to cut any remaining adhesive.

Do not remove the display yet, as the display cable may still be threaded through the frame and stuck to the inner midframe.

Thread the display flex cable through the gap in the midframe.

• Remove the screen.
• Be aware that the upper speaker grill may fall off, so be prepared to catch it during this procedure.