How To Replace iPhone 4s Screen

[@michaelmckillip8751]

best DIY video on this fix hands down... just watched half a dozen vids before this one and since im an alternator and starter rebuilder im very familiar with taking your time, saving screw placement, marking your place , etc. and i bought just a digitizer and screen glass and i gotta tell ya, Andrew is 100% right at the very beginning of the video. You are saving zero dollars by bullshitting with all that cause I just 20 minutes ago destroyed an LCD screen by trying to separate them. I went to amazon for my OEM assembly and it cost me under 20 dollars and its overnight shipping so,Thanks Andrew for your time and video. If only i found this video sooner!

[@cgrscott]

I replaced the digitizer touch screen with a good one from my old iPhone 4s that has a fried logic board. It was a bit of hack and a retrofit because I moved the good screen from a spent iPhone 4s to a working iPhone 4 with a cracked screen. I was sure it would never work again after I put it all back together but it works fine. Your video above helped me to relax and not get stressed out about doing the repair. Now my daughter thinks I have proven myself competent enough to replace the digitizer on her iPod Touch 4th Gen. I purchased a iPod Touch 4th Gen Digitizer replacement kit for 16 US dollars. Thanks again for posting the best how to video on the Internet.

[@graefort]

Thank you! I feel proud of myself for doing my first ever diy repair on a phone, and it was all because of your excellent tutorial. I watched it all the way through first, to make sure I thought I could do it. Then I ordered a screen/tools from Amazon for about $15. Then I dove in! It took me a couple of hours (and a headlamp and reading glasses, haha), but it went totally smoothly. It really helped that you gave detailed instructions, and the drawings of the phone, where you set the screws, were a lifesaver. A nice side effect is that my kids think their mom is pretty awesome now.

[@TheMommyLaura]

as a non-tech person, i can't believe i just fixed my daughter's iPhone 4s with this super awesome video tutorial. my eyes are not great, and i must have missed a couple steps because i have 3 screws left, but it works! thanks!

[@angelamamakwa8737]

forgot to mention, your soothing voice made me relaxed as I was doing the fix. lol I was so nervous and anxious about screwing up my phone. Thank you again.

[@alishab6809]

Thank you soooooo much! it took my dad and I 3 hours to replace the screen but my phone is up and running perfect again. the only step that you missed when you were putting the phone back together, was replacing the screw under the black tape that holds the camera contact in place. Great instructions though! very easy to follow and understand! my advise to anyone replacing a screen is to watch a step by step video like this one and not try to read instructions off a site. it gets way too confusing when you're reading them. Again Thank you for making this video!

[@anthonypenciu7641]

thank you! it took me 2 hours but I was able to follow your perfect instructions and successfully replace the broken screen. The screen was purchased from Amazon for $18.56. The tools that came with the screen were not very good but I was able to manage. thanks again!

[@andrewmcneil]

Glad it helped Anthony

[@jkrosas]

Hi Andrew! Thank you so much for taking a tremendous amount of time to make a great video! It was easy to follow, no annoying music, focus with camera was very good and I could see the small pieces displayed in the phone. It was very very helpful, and I was successful with my 4s. I also liked your other video for the iPhone 5. Thanks again!

[@BameronCerry]

Soon to attempt this with a $9 kit from eBay (Canada). The tools and everything look the same that I got in the kit, so I am pretty confident it should work.

[@BameronCerry]

Are the screws magnetic? They won't come out...

[@tliv15]

Thanks for this! it was a great help. A little gold piece fell out and i forgot where it went and now the power button at the top doesn't work so i think it could be related to that. I'm glad my screen is fixed though. Thanks!

[@alishab6809]

+Travis Livingston the gold piece at the top that fell out is a power contact. that would be why your power button isn't working now. mine fell out too when i was replacing the screen. thankfully my dad and i noticed it and looked it up online to see where it went.

[@markh1708]

Really good, thank you! Took a couple of hours cos my hands are the size of spaceships, but couldn't have managed without your help

[@andrewmcneil]

Glad it helped you Mark.

[@markpaddock5805]

just replaced a iphone 4g screen with your video for the frist time all up and working many thanks for a great video cheers

[@shaunfigure257]

I wanted to share a thought with you. People who buy replacement screens, make sure you take off the protection cover before putting the phone back together.

[@anxeLx]

I try to replace the screen, all wass ok until i try to ensemble again. My iPhone 4s now are in a bag, i don't know where go each screw

[@jeremiahkraft4550]

VERY helpful video. There were a few parts regarding reassembly that could have been included just to ensure I placed all appropriate screws back to their original places, but overall, I'm very thankful for the help!

[@JamesEGreen]

Incredibly helpful! I followed your instructions and now have a new screen :-) Thank you so much for taking the time to post this. I purchased my screen from inkojet and it came with the tools that you were using here, fyi. 2 thumbs up!!

[@soniacolon1991]

Andrew, thank you! I replaced my screen with your instructions! It took me about 1 hour but nonetheless, successful! Thanks once again!

[@K90310B]

Andrew, I have a small gold contact bracket that I can't see on your video, seems to attach to the motherboard.

[@angelamamakwa8737]

Thank you so much for your video. I ended up with two screws left at the end but I'll keep them safe until I really need to open up my phone again. lol I bought my screen replacement and digitizer for 18 dollars on amazon as well, all tools fit well. If it weren't for your well made video, i'd be stuck with a cracked screen.

[@kristabedard962]

I found this video amazingly helpful. I agree with the previous post about the quality of the tools supplied, but the instruction was excellent. Many thanks Andrew!

[@GMFK87]

thnx for the video, where did u get the new screen ?

[@christuncap1005]

Great help! Noticed you skipped steps on reassembling the phone, but I caught it. The hook wouldn't sit under the motherboard though.

[@outdoortechtrekguy1029]

very clear thank you for taking the time to make the video its appreciated for all those of us who are learning.

[@MariBohler]

Great video! I followed all the steps and could replace the screen. Congrats!! Thank you a lot!!!

[@davidschoephoerster6582]

Thanks for the video Andrew. I replaced the screen and the back. The phone is working but the on off button does not work. any tips on where I should look?

[@neonseacow]

Can you link to those sellers you mentioned in the beginning

[@Coldspring1973]

Thank you Andrew, took me a while to fix daughters phone this morning but excellent instruction.

[@shcaboose]

why in the world would you skip at 8:35 and cut back to a point which you had already removed the two screws that hold the motherboard down without saying anything about it... i almost broke my motherboard because i thought it was ready to be taken out... turns out the tool kit doesnt even have a tool for these screws, so I myself am screwed. (Pun heavily intended)

[@organizedanarchy1]

+shcaboose I almost broke mine too! Luckily I noticed those screws after a few tries to pry it out. A small flathead will do the trick for the little gold screws (4.8 mm)

[@davegilesuk]

Thanks for the video Andrew. Am looking to attempt this later. When you say clean up the button and sides of the screen - should I be using something special to do this?

[@woodrellb]

Watched the video, and it was extremely detailed and helpful. Thank you for the effort it took to put it together.

[@jordanmather8402]

Best video I have seen for this, brilliant I am going to replace my screen shortly

[@catblue6160]

I just cracked my phone and i am planning on buying a new replacement before my dad finds out. Yikes!! I'm gonna ask my friend for help. Lol. I love your video editing.

[@catblue6160]

How long did it take?

[@ajaybmehta]

Excellent, detailed video, extremely helpful! I wouldn't have dared to do this without your help!

[@Abdullah-ld9xf]

Hello Andrew .. You really useful video .. but unfortunately I bought the idle screen did not work ... Can you guide me to a good site to buy them with full equipment ??

[@loco4olas]

Great breakdown and put back video- on the reconstruct, missing replacement of the gold grounding piece. Easy to find guidance elsewhere on net on that point.

[@kevinhallaway5469]

Kevin HallawayMany thanks for a very helpful guide. I have one question, when putting the phone back together I found a small rectangle of soft plastic or rubber left over. The approximate dimensions are 3.3mm long x 2.5mmwide x 1.0mm thick and it appeared to have remnants of adhesive on one side. I could not find where it came from although it may have been in the area of the charging socket, could you give me some guidence please?Regards

[@dramirezgu]

Thanks a lot for this video, I managed to change the screen with little problems. A couple of observations: it was extremely difficult for me to put the screen screws back together, specially the top right corner (the opposite to the camera), and I am having problems when I press the screen, it gets white clouds where I press. What is the meaning of this? can you help me out?

[@Chr15auk]

brilliant video, but im having real problems getting riser screws off and the corner screws, any tips? as kit came with screen wont do it

[@conor20118]

Put a pice of tape over the screw it will help with the friction

[@MrSparkleBaked]

hi just used your vid replaceing screen thanks.but looks like fone isnt charging now,what have I done wrong?

[@JaySyke]

Worked like a charm with no screws to spare :) Thanks

[@hsabz7543]

Ive changed my iphone 4s screen following your video and put the new screen in, everything went well and the phone switched on however the touch isnt working anymore, i was wondering if you had any suggestions as to what could of gone wrong and how i can fix it

[@cyndimorgan2732]

hi i am having trouble putting the corner screens back in after the screen has been replaced. Any tips?

[@brendaulloa8192]

thank you i just replace the screen of my husbands iphone... you video was such help!!!

[@chrism5428]

I'm missing a small gold medal clip with two prongs on it. I have no idea where it goes and seems to not want to power up now. Any idea what this is and where it goes? Thanks.

[@RockyCanadian]

This is fantastic and will save me $$$ in labor. Thanks, I saved this vid and will try your clear steps. Good job, thanks for the video, it's really helpful. Kudos. More power.

[@andrewmcneil]

+Raymond Cruz Glad it helped Raymond

[@babij-jn8qg]

very good explanation, a kid also can understand . keep it up

[@gali4440]

hi andrew! everything went well till the two wires that slide in when putting in the new screan.. one of them fell off.. the touch screan doesnt work now.. everything else still works can u help?

[@Sumo-gt7hg]

i have looked on amazon wish one is the one you got because there is loads

[@shayna507]

Thank you . I have managed to change the screen but think I may have done some damage else where. My phone keeps switching itself off, telling me the battery has ran out. When I plug in to recharge, the battery is on about 75%.

[@MutikoZuritxu]

Will this work for the iPhone 4 also?

[@johnrichardson544]

At the moment, I can't explain the reason for this, but at about 8:15 in your video, you mention the removal of a "little metal retaining clip" (which I removed from my phone). Once I had removed everything else that you said to remove, you then easily removed the logic board, which I then tried to do, but couldn't. Baffled by this, I then took a further look (using a magnifier) at the area where I removed that "little metal retaining clip", and there is actually ANOTHER goldy looking piece of metal, which I had to carefully pry up, which revealed a hidden large screw (you can use a flatblade with). Once THAT was undone, the board then comes out. You video isn't sharp enough for me to be able to tell, but I'm guessing that for some reason, that screw was missing from your particular handset (possibly due to a prior repair)? Any thoughts on that?

[@cartersboxerandbulldogbabies]

great question, he's a bitch for not answering already.

[@mrpeanutbutter6094]

there is a 75 percent that the men who u see fixing the iphone isnt the person who posted the video on youtube. In little word I could be the one who posted the video but I'm not the technician on the video.

[@bsponaugle]

Thanks for an excellent tutorial. I was able to replace both the front and back glass. I chose your video because of our similar size hands. Where did you get that wonderful screwdriver?

[@housemusicmen]

I have a iphone 4s white , I just want to know if you think I need to replace my screen , one day my phone star malfunction the screen was vanishing the coming back seconds later was doing that dor couple of hours but the after it did that many times the last time it went away and never came back stay white the screen still takes charge but you can see like it lits a little but the stays white, do yo think I need new screen , please let me know thanks

[@casparhulackki2350]

Hey Andrew, I've put my phone back together and the screen lights up white but just stays doing that, going dimmer if i push the power button. vibrate and speakers work but no actual image on the screen. any ideas? cheers for the video thopugh, I'm defo closer to a working Iphone!

[@stephencarnell2763]

Hi there, Thanks for putting up this perfect video. Could you kindly advise me a solution? I had recently open the phone because a simcard could not come out, and that's all I wanted to do. So I took off as far as the silver chasis (not the chipboard) and got the simcard out. Then I put everything in place and just after to find out that the screen display does not turn on -- the backlight turns on (when receiving messages, getting out of standby mode), the call works, the sound works, etc.

[@contentnotfound9991]

thanks you were a great coach, I also leaned alot about the iphone4s

[@vinceno2546]

hey Andrew the little plastic tab that lays under the battery is there to make battery removal easy as a pull, advising people to pry at a lithium ion battery is not the best otherwise great video

[@sierrasurvivor1798]

Excellent video. I was able to replace the screen easily.

[@laurenv10]

The spring thats by the battery ... did you put it in? Is it really needed? Im fixing the boyfriends phone this weekend and need to make sure it will actually work lol

[@almc2412]

Thank you. your video helped me successfully complete the replacementioned. took me a while ... but I did it.

[@Sandra926WiWi]

Hi, I'm having some difficulty screwing off the screws at 7:54 NEED HELP...i think it might be stuck

[@conor20118]

I use a small amount of tape to help with the friction 😃

[@xnaderbx]

When buying a screen does the carrier matter? Why do some list a carrier?

[@ceramicartist]

Thanks for this Andrew. Good to know beforehand how involved it is.

[@GuidoFawkesAnonymous]

Hi. I am going to be purchasing an iphone 4s from a friend of mine and will be needing a new screen. I have seen some on amazon, but the reviews are not that great. I was wondering which replacement screen you would recommend. Thanks in advance, Andrew

[@djstephwest]

Thanks for the excellent video. What a relief to have new screen!

[@aldis70]

thank yo very much! it took me 3-4 hours but my iphone Works now :D :D

[@eslampazoka3172]

hey mr andrew i want to know why after i replaced the screen the signal sim card is not working Always writes searching !!!

[@LIFEVideoEdition]

I was trying to help a friend of mine fixing her broken screen. By the model printed on the back, I thought it was an Iphone 4. Happened to be a 4S. I first saw your video on how to replace the screen on the Iphone 4, cause it did not look the same as the one I was fixing... I just tried to figure out how to take it apart. Long story short... I have three little lose golden pieces. I cannot figure out where they belong to. I saw this video and I did not see anything coming apart from the Iphone with those characteristics. Do you have and idea where they probably belong to? They are I suppose just contacts. They are golden little pieces.. Please help!

[@cjspurs98]

I replaced the screen however the screen doesn't work, when I plug in my charger my phone vibrates so is it just a loose connection to the screen?

[@jonetshkin]

Thanks mate! This video was very useful and you saved my day!

[@Giri93067]

Hello, I have a question that is not really about replacing the display, but from where you buy it. You said you bought it from amazon and I tried that too. I found a lot of products but in the title there was something like "Screen LCD Assembly for White Apple iPhone 4S (for AT&T/Verizon/Sprint iPhone)". Does the carrier matter? I'm from Europe but all I find in my country are displays that cost more than 50$ so I wanted something cheaper. We don't have at&t, verizon or sprint so I wondered if this was a problem.

[@jacobb4077]

from what i understand, the carrier does matter, because some of the clips are in different positions depending on the carrier

[@chrissimpson771]

i accidentally ripped the long ribbon cable next to the battery, am i completely screwed now?

[@britain2brasil]

Thanks mate , easy to follow well explained 👍🏻

[@venovanelli]

my iPhone doesn't display anything on the screen anymore(black screen) after I changed the screen . However it's making this charging sound noise in the background. Where did I went wrong???? help? !!

[@yukcheung131]

Hi!! i had change my screen but it dosent work!!!! it will vibrate will i charge, it seens like working but not the screen, what could i do?

[@lamontmiller1874]

Nice… what do you charge for doing this? And how long does it take you? Great Vid!

[@BasedAllah]

Does replacing he screen reset the iPhone 4s?

[@metteh2941]

Hi Andrew! Great video! Would you mind posting a link to a good seller on amazon? I'm worried I'll be getting the wrong items (you said the 4s comes as a complete screen (LDC and digitizer together)). I also need all the tools so if there's a whole package out there I'd be very grateful if you could point me in the right direction. I have a white 4s and it is the front screen that has cracked. Thank you so much!

[@stoney5500]

Everything works except on off switch not sure what went wrong thank you so much for your help.

[@PearljamnickF1]

cheers mate, saved me my phone & money, your a star !

[@15rsears]

Nick Lincoln Did You Have To Back Up Your Phone Or No???? Was Everything Still On It After You Replaced You Screen(s) ?

[@PearljamnickF1]

sorry for delay, everything was still on it mate

[@15rsears]

Thankss!

[@iamaaliyah_4468]

Help me please !! I did everything right but when I went to turn my iPhone on it did not come on 😤😩 please tell me what I might have done wrong

[@paolabortini1740]

I did and it works... still I have 4 title pieces left :)A bit more instructions on putting all pieces back would be appreciated...anyway it works..

[@dronerecon.]

Sir, can u please tell me if can i disconnect battery while phone is ON, i have same problem, but i am unsure if i may disconnect battery while is ON (because i cant turn it off it restart after i trun it of tryed every trick to turn it off) help please? :( so my question is can remove battery while my iPhone 4s is still on

[@TheNpcNoob]

in theroy you can, but not recomended as it is live. best to go to a shop, that way if they fuck up they gotta refund or replace the phone, better still if u go to apple and use your insurance/waranty if its still valid.

[@BigSp3nda]

so, i snapped my LCD (again) pulling what was stuck, damn it!......anyway to fix this brand new but dis attached garbage?

[@rawalgrafix]

Realy good I tried to unplug everything is ok I have kept every screw in separate packet with the written details but after that time to come reassembling I am stuck and pass to the technician no good for everybody anyway Thanks

[@geroconnor1289]

Thanks great video, the fact that i had 1 small screw left over i am a bit worried but phone seems to be working fine!! Haha Thanks again

[@cliffwebb2017]

Really good vid. Thank you ever so much for making and sharing this.

[@paulprice7867]

brilliant well explained and clearly shown

[@hectorgalvan8245]

Amazing made it very easy I've never done it before but defiantly will do it again. With just a cheap amazon one works perfect. Thanks alot

[@lizbetmayorga350]

DumbA

[@douglasstevetorresmorales9839]

thanks buddy I fix my iPhone following your steps

[@apelsino0]

Great video! it was very helpful

[@user-bq4xh5fy5b]

Thanks for the help fella! All working here :)

[@emilyorff9191]

thanks! This has been very helpful!

[@ZUOSLP]

Thank you very much. Very helpful .

[@MImran-hk4yg]

Good job excellent video its help me lots thanks

[@mervynweeden8297]

EXCELLENT, SIMPLY THE BEST. Many thanks

[@samsonojediran5353]

Am pretty sure its gonna take less time when next you try it out @ Anthony Penciu

[@HuntersMoon78]

Good vid, will follow this to fix my 2 4s's

[@jessicaquintanilla2324]

Very reliable! Thank you!

[@IAmJack]

very good tutorial, thanks very much