Replacing LCD display on the iPhone 11 Pro

Before starting, it is necessary to discharge the iPhone below 25% because a charged Li-ion battery can ignite or explode if accidentally cut.

• Turn off iPhone
• Unscrew the two 6.7mm long pentalob screws on the bottom edge of the iPhone using a Pentalobe screwdriver (Ph0001.2)

Opening iPhone will break its waterproof seal, so have a replacement seal ready before beginning this step.  Without a new seal, your iPhone will not be waterproof.

• Stick packing tape on the iPhone display until the entire display is covered.
• This keeps the glass shards stuck and ensures structural integrity when lifting the display.

Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from any glass that will shake during repair.

Warming the bottom edge of iPhone helps soften the screen protector and make it easier to open.

• Using a hair dryer or heat gun, heat the bottom edge of iPhone for about 3 minutes to reach about 80 ° C.
• Don’t put iPhone in the microwave !!!

• Place the suction cups near the bottom edge of iPhone, one at the front and the other at the back, and gently push it into place.
• Hold your iPhone securely and use gentle suction cups to separate the screen from the back of the phone.
• After separating the display approx. 3 mm from the back, insert the Fixservis card into the gap.

The glue that holds the display in place is very strong, so creating this initial gap requires considerable force.  If you have difficulty, reheat the bottom edge and gently slide the screen up and down repeatedly to weaken the glue until you create a gap to insert the Fixservis card.

• You can remove the suction cups after successfully releasing the glue from the edges.
• Open iPhone by turning the display to the left.
• We recommend that you support the display so that you do not tear off the flat cable that holds the display from the system board.

For now, don't try to completely detach the display, as a few fragile flat cables still connect it to the iPhone's logic board.

• Unscrew the two 1.3 mm long screws securing the battery cover bracket and remove it at the same time.

Throughout the repair, follow each screw to make sure it returns exactly where it came from to avoid damaging your iPhone.

• Use the tip of the Spudger to disconnect the battery connector on the system board from the system board.

Try not to damage the black silicone seal surrounding this and other board connections.  These seals provide exceptional protection against the ingress of water and dust.

• Bend the connector slightly away from the system board to prevent accidental contact with the outlet and power to the phone during repair.

• Using a Pentalobe screwdriver, unscrew the six 1.3 mm screws securing the logic board cover bracket, and then remove it.

• Disconnect the OLED panel cable connector, front sensor, and digitizer using the Spudger.

• Remove the display from the system board.

• Using a Pentalobe screwdriver, remove the three screws that secure the speaker / sensor assembly to the back of the display:

- two 1.3 mm long.

- one 1.9 mm long.

• The headphone speaker is slightly stuck in place.
• Using the tip of the Spudger, gently pry the top edge of the speaker.
• Flip the speaker assembly down - down and from the top of the display.

The speaker remains attached with a very thin flat cable.  Be careful not to strain or damage the cable.

• Use the Spudger to separate the light sensor and remove it from the notch on the display.

• Remove the headphone speaker and front sensor assembly.

• Install the speaker + front sensor assembly on the new LCD display.

To reinstall, follow these instructions in reverse order.