iPhone 14 Plus Rear Glass Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 21 Steps
For your own safety, make sure to drain that battery to below 25% before diving into your device's guts.
Ready to swap out that cracked rear glass on your iPhone 14 Plus? Let’s get that shiny back in action! This guide focuses on the A2886 (international) model, but if you're working with a different version of the iPhone 14 Plus, don’t stress—just know there might be a few minor differences in appearance. The process should be exactly the same. Before diving in, make sure your battery is under 25% to stay safe—this lowers the chance of an accidental fire if something goes wrong with the battery. If your battery’s swollen, be cautious and follow proper safety protocols. Oh, and with iOS 18 or newer, Apple’s Repair Assistant makes it easy to pair a fresh, original rear glass part. Don’t forget, you’ll need replacement adhesive to reassemble your device after the fix. While your phone will work just fine, it will lose its IP (Ingress Protection) rating. Need extra help? Feel free to schedule a repair anytime.
Step 1
- Make sure to power off your iPhone before you start taking it apart.
- Next, grab your pentalobe P2 screwdriver and remove the two 6.8 mm screws located at the bottom edge of your iPhone.
Step 2
Be careful not to insert your opening pick too deep—it could end up causing some damage. A quick way to avoid this is by marking your pick, so you know exactly where to stop.
Feel free to mark the other corners of your pick with different measurements for added precision.
Alternatively, you can tape a coin about 3mm from the tip of the pick to keep everything at the perfect distance.
- Grab your opening pick and measure 3 mm from the tip. Then, use a permanent marker to mark it—trust us, this tiny detail will make a big difference!
Step 3
Don those safety glasses to keep your peepers safe from any pesky glass shards that might pop free during the repair. Stay stylish and protected!
Got a cracked rear glass on your iPhone? Keep those shards in check and avoid any ouch moments by taping over the glass before you start.
If things get tricky, you can always superglue the suction cup right onto the rear glass to get a better grip.
- Cover the back glass of the iPhone with overlapping strips of clear packing tape until it’s completely sealed like a glass sandwich.
- If the suction cup refuses to stick in the next steps, no worries! Just fold a sturdy piece of tape (duct tape works great) into a little handle and gently lift the rear glass that way.
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Step 4
Don't let your hair dryer chill in one spot for too long – give it some space to breathe and keep it moving!
- Grab a hair dryer or heat gun and warm up the bottom edge of the iPhone for about 90 seconds, or until the back glass feels just a bit too hot to keep your fingers on it comfortably.
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Step 5
The adhesive securing the rear glass is pretty strong, so getting that first gap open requires a little muscle. If you're struggling, give it another shot with some extra heat and gently wiggle the rear glass up and down. This will loosen the adhesive, making it easier to get enough of a gap for your opening pick.
- Stick a suction cup to the bottom edge of the rear glass, but avoid sticking it too close to the edge of the glass itself.
- Gently pull the suction cup upwards with steady, firm pressure to create a tiny gap between the rear glass and the frame.
- Slide an opening pick into that gap to keep things moving along.
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Step 6
- Grab your trusty hair dryer and warm up the left edge of your iPhone for about 90 seconds, or until the back glass feels like it's had a cozy sunbathing session—just hot enough to give a gentle touch test!
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Step 7
Keep your pick shallow—no deeper than 3 mm—to avoid poking around where you shouldn’t and keep those delicate parts safe.
- Take the opening pick and slide it carefully around the lower left corner, then gently work it up the left edge of your iPhone. This will help cut through the adhesive holding the rear glass in place. Keep it steady, and you'll be through in no time!
Step 8
- Grab a hair dryer and gently warm up the right edge of your iPhone (the side with the power button) for about 90 seconds, or until the back glass feels just a bit too hot to handle.
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Step 9
Be careful, there's a sensitive cable running along the right edge of your iPhone. Avoid inserting your pick here, as it could lead to some unwanted damage to that little guy.
Step 10
Keep your pick within 3 mm—going further might accidentally damage the charging coil cable. Stay safe, and keep it gentle!
- Slide your pick into the bottom edge of the iPhone and gently work it up along the right side. Keep going until the adhesive starts to separate—you're on the right track!
Step 11
- Grab a hair dryer and warm up the top edge of your iPhone for about 90 seconds, or until the back glass feels just a bit too toasty to touch.
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Step 12
- Start by sliding your pick gently under the top-right corner of the phone. Work it around the corner and along the top edge until it’s halfway across. Nice and easy!
Step 13
Hold your horses before fully separating that rear glass! There’s a delicate ribbon cable connecting it to the iPhone’s logic board, and we don’t want any mishaps.
When using the pick, remember to keep it under 3 mm deep – going deeper could put a damper on the camera array!
- Gently slide your pick under the top-left corner of the phone, then cruise it around the corner and halfway along the top edge.
Step 14
Be gentle with the short charging coil flex cable – don’t pull it too hard, it’s a bit delicate!
- First things first, gently detach your suction handle from the rear glass. You're doing great!
- Now, let's carefully swing that rear glass up from the left side, just like opening a book. Easy peasy!
- Need a little support? Lean the rear glass against something sturdy while you work your magic on the phone.
- When it's time to put everything back together, lay the rear glass in its rightful spot. Align those clips along the top edge and gently press the top down. If it doesn’t snap into place right away, check the clips around the edge to make sure they’re not bent. You got this!
- No props around? No worries! Your suction handle can step in to hold up the rear glass while you tinker.
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Step 15
As you dive into this repair, remember to keep an eye on each screw and return it to its rightful home. This will help keep your iPhone safe and sound. You've got this!
- Grab your trusty Y000 screwdriver and take out those two 1.3 mm screws holding the battery connector cover in place. Easy peasy!
- Now's a perfect time to give your iPhone a little test run! Power it on and check that everything is working like a charm before sealing up the display. Just remember to completely turn your iPhone off again before you dive back into the repair.
Step 16
- Grab that battery connector cover with your trusty tweezers and give it a gentle upward slide (aiming towards the A15 print) to unhook the top latch. You've got this!
- Now, go ahead and remove the battery connector cover. Easy peasy!
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Step 17
Be gentle with the black silicone seal around this and other board connections! These little guys are your best buddies in keeping water and dust at bay.
- Grab the pointy end of your spudger and gently pry the battery cable connector straight up from its socket to disconnect it.
- Give the connector a little bend away from the logic board so it doesn’t accidentally touch the socket and power up the phone while you’re working.
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Step 18
- Grab your Y000 screwdriver and carefully take out the single 1.0 mm-long screw holding down the charging coil connector cover. Easy does it!
Step 19
- Grab a trusty pair of tweezers and gently lift off the charging coil connector cover. You've got this!
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Step 20
- Grab your trusty spudger and use its pointed end to gently pry the charging coil cable connector straight up from its socket. You've got this!
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Step 21
- Take a moment to compare your shiny new replacement part with the original—don’t forget to transfer any leftover components or peel off those adhesive backings before diving into installation!
- Reassembling your device? Just retrace your steps in reverse order, and you'll be back in business in no time.
- Once your repair is done, depending on the part you replaced, why not give it a little calibration? If you’ve got iOS 18, just hop into Settings→General→About→Parts & Service History, hit Restart & Finish Repair, and follow the easy prompts.
- Got some e-waste? Make sure it finds a new home by taking it to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
- If things didn’t go quite as planned, no sweat! Try some basic troubleshooting, or swing by our Answers community for a bit of extra help.
