iPhone 15 Pro Screen Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 23 Steps
Follow this guide to swap out a cracked, broken, or unresponsive screen on your iPhone 15 Pro. Make sure to have replacement screen adhesive handy to get the job done right. Heads up: because of Apple’s parts pairing rules, on iOS 17.6 and below, True Tone and auto brightness won’t work after changing the screen—even with an original Apple panel. But on iOS 18 and up, you can use Apple’s Repair Assistant to calibrate your new screen and bring back full functionality on genuine parts.
Step 1
Make sure your phone's battery is below 25% before you start—lithium-ion batteries can get a little feisty and might catch fire if damaged while charged.
- Disconnect all cables from your phone to keep things safe and tidy.
- Press and hold the power button along with either volume button, then slide to shut down your phone.
Step 2
Ensure there's a nice, flat spot near the bottom edge that's spacious enough for a suction cup to grab on tight.
- If your screen or back glass is cracked, grab some packing tape and lay it down in overlapping strips over the glass. It'll keep you safe and make taking things apart a whole lot easier. You’ve got this!
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Step 3
A pick that goes too deep can spell trouble for your device, so let's give your pick a makeover: mark it with a line to keep things chill and safe.
Feeling extra? Mark the other corners with different measurements so you’re always in control.
Or, if you’re the crafty type, tape a coin 3 mm from the tip of the pick—DIY depth stop, coming right up!
- Grab your opening pick and bust out your best artist skills—measure 3 mm from the tip and mark it with a permanent marker. Precision is your friend!
Step 4
- Grab your trusty P2 pentalobe screwdriver and use it to take out the two 7mm screws on each side of the charging port. Easy peasy, right?
Step 5
Keep the heat in check! Going too hot can mess with the battery, and that’s something we definitely want to avoid. Stay cool, your phone will thank you!
- Grab a hair dryer or heat gun and warm up the bottom edge of the screen until it feels nice and toasty to the touch.
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Step 6
- Stick the suction handle onto the bottom edge of your screen—like giving your device a little handlebar mustache.
- Give that handle a firm, steady pull to open up a gap between the screen and the frame. Slow and steady wins the race here!
- Slide the tip of your opening pick into the gap. If your device protests, show it who's boss (but gently).
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Step 7
When you're carefully cutting through the adhesive holding the screen in place, keep an eye on these sensitive spots to avoid any accidents.
- Heads up! The screen is hooked up to the phone by two fragile cables: one hanging out just above the action button, and the other chilling near the middle of the left edge.
- Around the edges of the phone, you'll find several spring contacts. Be super careful not to push your pick too deep here—these little guys don’t like getting bent out of shape.
Step 8
Keep your opening pick shallow along the bottom edge—no deeper than 3 mm, or your phone might throw a tiny tantrum.
- Gently slide your pick along the bottom edge, back and forth, to break the adhesive free.
- Keep your pick in place at the bottom right corner to stop the adhesive from sticking back together.
Step 9
- Gently warm up the right side of the screen until it feels comfortably warm to the touch.
Step 10
Keep your pick to a depth of no more than 5 mm along the right edge—let's not go digging too deep, alright?
- Take your pick and slide it around the bottom right corner of the screen, moving toward the power button. You'll hit a little stop where a clip is holding the screen in place.
- Now, twist your pick so the flat edge is underneath the screen, ready to pop it off.
Step 11
- Give that pick a little twist to widen the gap between the screen and the frame until you hear that satisfying click of the right clip letting go.
- Slide a second opening pick right next to the first one for some extra help!
Step 12
- Slide the first pick down to the bottom right corner of the screen.
- Push the second pick up to the top right corner to gently break the adhesive loose.
- Keep these picks in place so the adhesive doesn’t sneak back together on you.
Step 13
- Gently warm up the top edge of the screen until it feels pleasantly warm to the touch.
Step 14
Be careful not to push your pick deeper than 3 mm along the top edge. Just a gentle nudge will do!
- Gently glide your pick around the top right corner and along the top edge to pop open those two sneaky clips and release the adhesive holding everything together.
Step 15
- Warm up the left edge of the screen until it feels nice and toasty to the touch.
Step 16
Keep your pick shallow—no deeper than 2 mm—on the left edge to steer clear of those fragile screen cables hiding underneath.
- Swing your pick around the top left corner—like you're tracing a secret path.
- Glide your pick down to the bottom left corner and let it work its magic separating that sticky stuff.
Step 17
If the screen feels like it's holding on tight, grab your opening pick and gently trace the perimeter to break any last bits of adhesive still hanging on.
- Grab a small box or a few books and place them to the left of your phone. This will hold up the screen while you work your magic on those cables.
- Now, gently swing up the right edge of the screen, like you're opening the cover of a book. No need to rush, it's like a casual flip.
- Prop up the screen so it stays nice and steady. This way, you’ll have easy access to the cables without any strain. Keep it smooth and simple.
Step 18
- Grab your trusty Y000 screwdriver and let's get to work on those six screws holding the logic board cover in place:
- Four screws that are 1.6 mm long
- Two screws that are 1.3 mm long
Step 19
- Gently twist the bottom of the logic board cover counterclockwise, then slide the top left corner out from beneath the ambient light sensor cable. You've got this!
- When putting everything back together, make sure the top left corner of the cover tucks neatly under the ambient light sensor cable. A smooth reassembly is the key!
Step 20
- Gently use the tip of an opening pick to lift and disconnect the battery press connector from the bottom right corner of the logic board. You've got this!
Time to reconnect that press connector! Start by lining it up with the socket, then gently press down on one side until you hear that satisfying click. After that, do the same for the other side. Make sure it’s sitting nice and flat – sometimes the insulating rubber around the socket can get in the way of a perfect connection. If you're stuck or need a hand, feel free to schedule a repair.
Step 21
- Gently slide the tip of your opening pick under the screen cable connection on the logic board and carefully lift it to disconnect. Nice and easy—no rush!
Step 22
- Carefully slide the tip of an opening pick under the ambient light sensor cable at the top left corner of the logic board.
- Lift the cable gently to unplug it.
Step 23
Watch out for those spring contacts while sprucing up the frame! Let's keep them happy and intact.
- Ready to put your iPhone back together? Check out our guide for fresh adhesive and screen installation.
- If your new part needs a little tuning, iOS 18’s Repair Assistant has your back. Just update your device, head to Settings → General → About → Parts & Service History, tap Restart & Finish Repair, and follow the prompts.
- Got old parts or leftover bits? Drop them off at an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler and keep things green.
- Hit a snag? Try some basic troubleshooting or swing by our Answers community for tips. If all else fails, you can always schedule a repair.
