iPhone SE 2022 Screen Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 29 Steps
To keep your Touch ID working like a charm, make sure to handle the original home/Touch ID sensor with care as you transfer it to the new display. You've got this!
Ready to swap out that cracked iPhone SE 2022 screen? This guide walks you through the process on the A2783 (international) model. The replacement part already comes pre-loaded with the front camera, earpiece speaker, and EMI shield, so you’re saving some hassle. To keep your Touch ID working, make sure to carefully move the original home/Touch ID sensor to the new display. The home button is matched to your phone’s logic board, so swapping it out will break Touch ID. Heads up: True Tone won’t work after a screen change, even with a legit Apple screen. If you skip the adhesive seals when putting everything back together, your device will lose water resistance, though it’ll otherwise work fine. Grab some fresh adhesive to secure everything during reassembly. If things get tricky, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 1
- Let's kick things off by powering down your phone before we dive into disassembly. Safety first, right?
- Now, grab your trusty screwdriver and remove the two 3.4 mm P2 pentalobe screws located on the bottom edge of your iPhone. You've got this!
Step 2
Be careful not to push your opening pick in too deep, or you might just give your device a little love tap it didn't ask for! A quick tip: use this step to mark your pick's position to ensure safe pickin'.
Feel free to get creative—why not mark the other corners of your pick with different distances? It's a fun way to keep things organized!
For a quirky alternative, try sticking a coin to the pick about 3 mm from the tip. Who knew a little cash could help with tech repairs?
- Grab your opening pick and measure about 3mm from the tip. Then, mark it with a permanent marker so you know exactly where to start!
Step 3
Pop on some safety glasses to keep your eyes safe from any sneaky bits of glass that might decide to take flight during the repair.
Got a cracked iPhone screen? Keep those shards in check and avoid any ouch moments by taping over the glass before you dive into the repair.
If the suction cup just won't stick, try giving it a little help by supergluing it to the screen.
- Lay down some strips of clear packing tape on your iPhone screen, covering the whole face like a second skin. Keep going until it's fully wrapped up!
- Having trouble getting the suction cup to stick? No worries! Just grab some sturdy tape (like duct tape), fold it into a handle, and use that to lift the screen instead. You got this!
Step 4
The next three steps will introduce you to the Anti-Clamp—a nifty little device we've crafted to make opening up your device a breeze! If you're not on board with the Anti-Clamp, feel free to hop down three steps for another way to get the job done.
Want the full scoop on using the Anti-Clamp? Check out this guide for all the juicy details.
If your iPhone's surface is giving off major slippery vibes and the Anti-Clamp can't get a grip, just whip out some tape to help create a better hold!
- Give that blue handle a little tug back to unlock the Anti-Clamp's arms—let's get this party started!
- Slide those arms over either the left or right edge of your iPhone like you're giving it a warm hug.
- Place the suction cups near the bottom edge of the iPhone, just above the home button—one on the front and one on the back, like a dynamic duo.
- Squeeze the cups together to create some serious suction magic on the area you want to work on.
Step 5
- Grab the blue handle and pull it forward to lock the arms into place.
- Twist the handle clockwise for a full 360 degrees, or keep going until you see the suction cups start to stretch.
- Make sure the suction cups stay lined up. If they start to drift out of sync, loosen them just a bit, and gently realign the arms.
Step 6
Turn only a quarter at a time, then take a breather for a minute. Let the Anti-Clamp and a little patience do their magic!
You can use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate to warm things up, but be careful—too much heat might harm the screen or battery, so take it easy.
If the Anti-Clamp isn't opening enough, try warming the spot a bit more and twist the handle a quarter turn to get things moving.
- Warm up your iOpener and slide it through the arms of the Anti-Clamp like a pro.
- Fold the iOpener so it rests neatly along the bottom edge of your iPhone.
- Take a short pause—about a minute—to let the adhesive loosen and give you some wiggle room.
- Gently slip an opening pick under the screen's plastic bezel, avoiding the screen itself.
- Skip the next two steps and keep moving forward.
Step 7
Got a suction handle? Sweet! Follow the next two steps to gently lift off that rear glass.
If you don't have a suction handle, no worries! A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate can do the trick. Just be mindful not to cook your phone—both the display and internal battery are a bit heat-sensitive. Play it cool!
- Grab your iOpener and place it on the screen for a solid two minutes to soften up that stubborn adhesive underneath.
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Step 8
If the screen won’t budge, give the bottom half a little extra heat to melt that stubborn adhesive. Just remember to follow the iOpener instructions so you don’t turn up the heat too much!
- Grab a suction handle and stick it to the lower part of the front panel, right near the home button—nice and snug.
- Gently pull up on the front panel with the suction handle to pop open a little space between the front panel and the frame.
- Slide an opening pick into the gap under the screen’s plastic bezel to start loosening things up.
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Step 9
- Gently slide your opening pick to the bottom right corner to slice through the front panel adhesive—easy does it.
- Now, grab a second opening pick and slip it in at the bottom edge of your phone.
- Move that pick to the bottom left corner to finish slicing through the adhesive.
- Leave those picks in place for now to keep the adhesive from sealing back up.
Step 10
Heads up! Don’t try to yank the top edge of the display away from the rear case — it’s snapped in with plastic clips that can easily snap off.
If the adhesive is giving you a hard time cutting, it's probably cooled off. No worries—just grab your iOpener and heat it up for another two to three minutes. That should do the trick!
- Gently glide the bottom left opening pick down the left side of your phone to cut through that sticky adhesive.
- Pause just shy of the top left corner of the display.
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Step 11
Be careful not to push your pick more than 3 mm in, or you might accidentally hit something important inside. Take it slow and steady!
- Carefully slide the opening pick along the right side of your phone to gently cut through the adhesive.
- Pause once you reach the upper right corner of the display.
Step 12
Keep that display at an angle of no more than 15º, or you might just end up giving those ribbon cables a workout they didn't sign up for!
- Time to ditch those opening picks! Remove them gently and keep them safe for later.
- Now, give that suction handle a gentle tug to lift the bottom edge of the display. No need to rush, just a smooth, steady pull.
- You’re almost there! Remove the suction handle and set it aside—it's done for now.
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Step 13
- Carefully slide an opening pick beneath the top left corner of the display. You're on the right track!
- Now, gently glide that pick around the top left corner and along the top edge of the phone to cut through any leftover adhesive. Keep it steady!
Step 14
- Gently slide the display assembly down toward the charging port to pop free the clips that keep it snug against the rear case.
Step 15
Hold up! Don’t try to yank the display completely away just yet—there are still some delicate ribbon cables hanging out, keeping it connected to the logic board.
- First, gently flip the phone open like you're unveiling a secret diary, swinging the display up from the left side. It's just like how you would with the back cover of a book!
- Now, give that display a little lean against something sturdy so it can stay upright while you work your magic on the phone.
Step 16
- Take out the four Phillips screws holding down the lower display cable bracket:
- Pro tip: Keep your screws organized! Putting a screw back in the wrong spot can cause some serious headaches later on.
- Two screws, each 1.2 mm long
- Two screws, each 2.8 mm long
Step 17
- Grab a trusty pair of tweezers and gently lift out that lower display cable bracket like a pro!
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Step 18
- Grab the pointy end of your spudger and gently pry the battery connector straight up to unplug it from its socket.
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Step 19
The display and digitizer cables are like best buddies, hanging out on top of each other. To keep them happy and prevent any cable mishaps, always start by disconnecting the upper cable first. Trust us, trying to disconnect both at once is like trying to untangle a pair of earbuds – it just won't end well!
- Grab your trusty spudger and gently use the pointed end to pop off the bottom two display cables. Just lift those connectors straight up from their cozy sockets, and they'll be free in no time!
- When it's time to reconnect, press down on one side of the connector until you hear that satisfying click, then do the same on the other side. Remember, no need to press in the middle! A little misalignment can lead to some serious connector bending, and we definitely want to avoid that!
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Step 20
- Grab your Phillips screwdriver and carefully pop out the three 1.2 mm screws holding down the front sensor assembly bracket. Steady hands, you got this!
Step 21
- Grab your tweezers and gently lift off the front sensor assembly bracket like a pro.
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Step 22
- Gently use the pointy end of your spudger to pop the front sensor assembly off. Just pry the connector straight up from its cozy socket, and you'll be all set!
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Step 23
- Carefully take off the display assembly to get things rolling.
Step 24
- Loosen and take out the four screws holding down the home/Touch ID sensor bracket:
- Three Y000 screws, each 1.2 mm long
- One Y000 screw, 1.1 mm long
Step 25
- Grab a trusty pair of tweezers and gently lift out the home/Touch ID sensor bracket. You've got this!
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Step 26
If the whole connector starts to lift up without coming apart, gently press down on the cable at the top edge using the flat end of a spudger while carefully prying up the left edge of the connector. Take your time and be extra cautious—damaging the cable or connector here could permanently disable the sensor.
- Grab your opening tool and gently slide it under the left edge of the home/Touch ID sensor cable connector. A little wiggle and you’ll easily disconnect it from the socket. Nice job!
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Step 27
If you're thinking about bringing some heat to your repair game, feel free to use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate. Just remember to keep an eye on it—too much heat can be a bummer for the display and internal battery since they're a bit sensitive to temperature. So, let’s keep it cool, shall we?
Step 28
Be careful with that cable connector! The home/Touch ID sensor cable is coiled around it, and if you're too rough, you might rip it. Instead of yanking, gently fold the connector towards the selfie camera to keep it out of the way. Trust me, your device will thank you.
- Gently slide an opening pick under the home/Touch ID sensor cable, then carefully lift it away from the back of the display panel.
Step 29
- If you can, power up your device and give your repair a test drive before sticking everything down and sealing it up.
- To put your device back together, just follow these steps in reverse order.
- The smoothest way to secure your new screen is by applying a custom-cut strip of double-sided tape to the frame, then setting the screen right back where it belongs.
- Got e-waste? Make sure to drop it off at an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
- If things didn’t go exactly as planned, try some basic troubleshooting or swing by our Answers community for some friendly advice.
