Redmi Note 9 Pro Screen Replacement - Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

Step 1 | Heat the rear glass

Prepare an iOpener.

Apply it to the rear glass for at least two minutes to loosen adhesive underneath.
Alternative methods:

A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may be used.

Do not apply excessive heat as this can cause damage to the display and internal battery.

Step 2 | Insert an opening pick

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

If the rear glass is cracked, use strong tape or superglue to attach the suction handle securely.

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

If you're having trouble creating a gap, apply more heat 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.

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

Step 3 | Slice the adhesive

Place an additional opening pick at the phone's bottom edge.
Slide this new opening pick into the lower left corner to cut through the adhesive.

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

Step 4 | Slice the adhesive

Reheat the adhesive with your iOpener for 1-2 minutes if it becomes hard to cut.

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

Step 5

Insert opening pick under top left corner.

Slide along top edge to cut adhesive.
Leave one end in top right corner.

Step 6

Insert the fifth opening pick under the top right corner.

Slide the opening pick along the right edge to cut the remaining adhesive.

Step 7 | Remove the rear glass

Remove the rear glass.

Clean areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%) and reapply new adhesive where necessary.
Secure rear glass with pre-cut adhesive or double-sided tape.

Apply strong, steady pressure to phone for several minutes after installation to help adhesive form a good bond.

Step 8 | Unfasten the motherboard cover screws

Remove the motherboard cover by unscrewing the eleven 3.9 mm long Phillips screws

Step 9 | Pry up the motherboard cover

Place the opening pick's tip under the motherboard cover on the left edge.
Flip the pick sideways and use it to pry up the motherboard cover.

Step 10 | Remove the motherboard cover

Remove the motherboard cover with a pair of tweezers or your fingers.

Step 11 | Disconnect the battery cable

Disconnect the battery cable by prying the connector straight up with a spudger.

Step 12 | Unfasten the loudspeaker assembly screws

Remove the loudspeaker assembly by unscrewing the seven 3.9 mm Phillips head screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

Step 13 | Pry up the loudspeaker assembly

Insert an opening pick into the gap between the top edge of the loudspeaker assembly and the battery.
Use the opening pick to pry up the loudspeaker assembly.

Step 14 | Remove the loudspeaker assembly

Remove the loudspeaker assembly.

After disassembly, clean affected areas with isopropyl alcohol (min. 90%).
Apply new adhesive as needed during reassembly.

Step 15 | Disconnect the display cable

Use a spudger to pry the display cable connector straight up from its socket.

Step 16 | Loosen the display adhesive

Apply a heated iOpener or heat gun to the screen for 2 minutes to loosen the adhesive.

Be cautious when using high heat to avoid overheating the device.

Reapply the iOpener as needed, multiple times if necessary.
Alternative heating tools: hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may also be used.

Step 17 | Insert an iFlex

Apply a suction handle to the bottom edge of the warm screen.

If the screen is badly cracked, cover it with clear packing tape for better adhesion.
Use strong tape as an alternative to the suction handle or apply superglue if necessary.

Lift the screen gently using the suction handle to create a small gap between the midframe and the screen.

Insert an iFlex into the gap created.

Step 18 | Insert an opening pick

Insert an iFlex above its original position.

Slide an opening pick to the bottom right corner of the screen, carefully slicing the adhesive.
Remove the iFlex.
Leave the opening pick in place to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Step 19 | Slice the adhesive

Insert a second opening pick at the bottom edge.

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

Step 20

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

Use your iOpener or heat gun for 1-2 minutes to reheat the adhesive.
Insert a third opening pick underneath the bottom left corner of the screen.
Slide the opening pick along the left edge to slice the adhesive.
Leave it in the top left corner to prevent resealing.

Step 21

Insert the tip of an opening pick, about 2-3 mm, near the front facing camera to avoid damaging or smearing it.

opening pick at the top left corner of the screen.
Slide this pick along the top edge of the phone to slice the adhesive.

Step 22

Insert a fifth opening pick at the right edge of the phone.

Avoid removing the display completely for now, as the display cable remains in place.

Step 23 | Remove the screen

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

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

When applying new adhesive, ensure a clean surface using isopropyl alcohol (>90%). Apply adhesive only where necessary.

For reassembly with a pre-cut adhesive card, follow this guide.