How to Replace Your iPhone 5 Screen (Complete Guide)

[@solitudocarnis]

Five minutes? It took me two hours to fix it, but now my iPhone is as good as new. Thanks for the video!

[@ljnrf]

4:22, you put in "the third screw" next to the home button. That screw holds the back metal plate so that cannot be screwed in before you put the plate on. You should edit your video and correct that (and mention the purple plastic protection you forgot to take off)

[@lukewojcik8663]

I have never done anything else remotely like this and even I noticed the screw mistake straight away that I corrected, I left the film on because I thought maybe, just maybe this guy might still know what he is doing, but after assembling it, the response on the digitiser is a bit funny at times... This proves that no matter how professional someone seems, that has nothing to do with them being a reliable source of info and expertise. I mean come, those were two obvious mistakes, I was expecting him to at least go 'duh sorry guys' when installing the back plate and correcting the screw. I always question people who look like they know the alphabet. Anyway, it did help me install the screen I guess.. but I should take it apart a bit now to get that film off, though I fear to run the risk of damaging anything as I was surprised everything seemed to work pretty ok, apart from the occasional digitiser hiccups that I am assuming is from the film, in fact im surprised its not performing worse from what I read about not removing that film.. WHY IS THIS COMMENT SO LOW

[@dalltex]

He also didn't transfer the camera guide or the small spacer.

[@MasonSanchez.]

I thought that protector on the back was supposed to be taken off. My old screen doesn't have a film like that. And that third screw. I knew it held that back heat protector on, but when I saw him put it on without the metal plate, I was slightly confused.

[@MasonSanchez.]

@@dalltex I didn't see what you were talking about on my phone. There is a small round clear plastic spacer that the front camera fits into, and my "bare-bones" screen like his had that in place already. And there's a very small square shaped clear plastic piece I broke off of my old screen, but that's also already in place on my new screen. Can you please describe the two pieces you are talking about? Thanks in advance!!!!

[@ljnrf]

@@MasonSanchez. it's been my experience that different replacement screens have different amounts of those parts attached. It sounds like your replacement assembly already had them. However that protector, you have to take that off. That screw, cannot go in as shown. If you look on ifixit they often have good high-resolution photos of what it should look like.

[@JoseGadi1991]

if the screen is too cracked for the suction cup to work, put some clear tape over the screen and try again.

[@haikaljoy]

wow thanks

[@jjdjjjejejejdjdjjdjdn3541]

+kalj ههههه

[@jennyphonefixmachinefactor1217]

yes can use Kapton, then put on machine for separate no problem

[@Shyzah]

what i did was just unscrew it and shove flat head screwdrivers on the sides and force the screen out with pliers later on. worked pretty well, no cuts or glass in fingers

[@marvi1991d]

I feel like this comment help me more than the whole video. Thanks

[@kimngoc92]

thanks so much for useful video, so... hot to replace new battery? Please help me. Thanks

[@frostbite9635]

Did this all by myself, i was shaking like freaking crazy & i was able to do it! but! it did have a yellow hue & would not respond to my touch, so i took it apart again & i made sure the wires were connected by pushing them fiercely & it worked!!! And the earpiece mesh(?) i lost the screws & i freaked and started looking EVERYWHERE on my floor, turns out i didn't loose em... they were on my screw plate.........

[@michaelandillocr]

Awesome. I needed to help my mom with the "black screen". You make it look so easy, that I told her right away that I would do it, and I did it. Great Video.

[@darlingishere]

Watching this from my broken screen, someone's repairing mine tomorrow and I wanna know how he's gonna do it, hope I can trust him!

[@stillamitchinmybook6320]

How much he get you for?? $100??

[@darlingishere]

@@stillamitchinmybook6320 2 years ago damn, well he fucked it up and tried using somebody else's old phone to fix it. I don't remember how much I paid tho, def above 40€, but the guy never gave it back. I got mad at him ofc, and rn, 2 years later, he's trying to flirt with me as if I didn't forget what he did to my phone 😂 better off with an android

[@GGarcia7111]

Thanks for sharing I just fixed my old iPhone 5. I got the whole kit for 18$. And it worked thanks again

[@ClarkBR549]

Can you simply swap the screen out with another screen from a donor iPhone 5?

[@martinloots9108]

Instructions weren't clear. Accidentally built a Samsung...

[@aceminecraft1569]

Haha awesome

[@maxmill8645]

Haha, really?

[@sacrifice_7401]

Martin Loots xD

[@stillamitchinmybook6320]

Dam.. I feel sorry for you.. guess just throw that piece away..

[@harshadchandrabose9927]

Lol

[@miriahthomas6121]

Does the same process work for iPhone 5s screen replacements since they're basically the something besides the home button?

[@kous3in]

great video. I did everything correct except one thing ..be careful where you put the screws when you screw on the last part to the new monitor like shown @5.27 ..if you screw the bit longer screw to the wrong place that will create a black spot on your new screen like it did for me ..apart from that everything went fine with the instructions of the vid. Thank you.

[@ismoinkinen1591]

You must have had a slightly later model, on my iPhone I had a ribbon going from the home button to a connector with a clip just below the battery.

[@_SXUL_]

Ismo Inkinen me too how do i fix that?

[@_SXUL_]

Hank Threlkeld i figure it out thx

[@scaylar5002]

hello, can you tell if there is any difference between 5 and 5s? (in the screen and replacement process) tnx!

[@millyfernandez521]

What’s the link ? for the screen Replacement that has all of the parts that are normally attached to the screen included (earpiece, home button, etc.),

[@DHBKidd510]

Ive noticed that there is some kind of thin black layer of film on the metal backing of the screen, just the metal part, not the actual screen. Is that heat protection or something that helps recognize the fingers magnetic feild (touch) to the screen? Does it have a special use because mine got scratched when I was disassembling my phone...

[@brandonben-hanania4609]

Hey does this quick method only work for iPhone 5 and up, or does it also work for iPhone 4s and below?

[@ip4320]

Please i need you support. I change everything carefully as you did on the video. Yesterday everything was working great but today the touch screen is going crazy, i cant swap pictures, slide left or right is sort of fucked up, and also when i send an email, or sms the a doesnt always respond or some letters if you push on them appear double. If i do a hard reset, everything works great but after some time it starts losing it again. What might be wrong? maybe a connection issue? do you suggest i open it again?will that help?

[@chubris]

are you supposed to leave the plastic film on the backing of the digitizer?

[@ichorousmedia]

my iphone 5 seems to be very different from all of the phones in these example videos, I got my cracked screen off but the back plate is still snug in the phone, and there are no screws connecting it to the front part of the screen. It seems secure in the phone, so I am hesitant to pry it off to reach the inner part of the phone with the connectors and battery. I need some advice

[@DenVukaj]

I bought a pre assembled 5s screen, do you think the front camera quality will be as good as the original one? And the screen I ordered comes with a home button assembled aswell, so can I remove that and use the one from my old screen so Touch ID still works? Thanks!

[@worldpeace6927]

Nice video, but i was wondering as you know iphone5 screen are very bright, is there any way to tone that down, so as to save power and the screen life span

[@keithdavison7357]

Couple quick questions. I noticed you didn't peel the film off the back. I saw the tab by the home button when you were putting the back plate back on. Also you just put the home button in and reassembled, I've read or seen someone say to glue or tape the button in as it will move or be loose. Any problems?

[@REVENGEOFJH456]

Hey quick question. I want to do it with the barebones kit to save some money. Does having the biometric home button change the process at all or does it connect the same? Thanks.

[@jrjr8062]

Hey I have a question! Ok so my screen is fine I believe but I have a Black line that runs all the way down my screen and I was wondering would I have to buy a new screen or clean the inside or take it to the Apple Store? Please help

[@danleee1]

Hey man got a question. The same pentalobe screwdriver I used for removing all screws works only except for the home button. Are you using a different pentalobe device to remove those two home button 1.3mm Phillips screws? (Strangely im able to remove the third screw sitting adjacent to them. Please let me know. THanks!

[@TRekt]

is there anyway to put in the mic wrong? after doing this, siri and my front camera mic dont work, for example if i take a video with back camera sounds can be heard yet with the front nothing, im guessing this has something to do with the screen change right?

[@ferenczhucker4561]

How did you deal with the home button power ribbon on opening ?, or for that matter reestablishing the electrical connection on closing ?

[@zachb7122]

Where can you get the screw driver you use to remove the screen??

[@Floof_Factory]

Where can I buy the screen with the home button and the connectors? Is there a place online I can buy this for my iPhone 5C?

[@elijahmshoemaker]

question. I hope you respond but my phone is cracked to the case where there is blue green red lines and black spots. Is that able to be fixed?

[@skylerlovejoy]

I replaced my screen and now i have these weird lines and they very depending one the picture. Did i do something wrong or is it just the need screen

[@josephinej3858]

My LCD is fine , so is there a way just to do the screen without replacing the LCD ? Please reply ASAP

[@Gliebert49]

I had some trouble right away after I unloosed the screen from the chassis and tried to open it there was a strip attached that prevents me from pulling up the creek to 90 degree angle. How do !i detach it? I have never seen this before.

[@ssjrose7]

I've done minor repairs to my Xbox 360 controller and PS3 controller but this seems so much harder. How much does it cost to get everything you need?

[@grahammcdonald]

Nice vid. I'd recommend using a piece of paper, drawing a diagram of the phone(circling where the screws go), use stick double sided tap on the paper and then you can stick the screws to it in the circles. Also, pry the mainboard connectors off with the plastic tool instead of fingers.

[@rolandcarlos765]

You all probably dont give a damn but does someone know of a way to log back into an Instagram account..? I was dumb forgot my account password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me!

[@tommygarrett2519]

@Roland Carlos Instablaster =)

[@rolandcarlos765]

@Tommy Garrett thanks for your reply. I found the site on google and Im trying it out atm. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will reply here later with my results.

[@rolandcarlos765]

@Tommy Garrett it did the trick and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy! Thanks so much you saved my ass !

[@tommygarrett2519]

@Roland Carlos no problem :)

[@007-n4p]

Who else watched this on their broken screen.

[@6o4dhaliwal92]

me

[@itzlevigaminghd671]

Me sadly

[@awesomealex8830]

Me

[@asatukallay5216]

Me..... I almost cry yesterday when my screen broke😂😂😂 thank Goodness I find this video am gonna buy the kit and do it myself!

[@jackmurray3174]

Me

[@graemehilson9262]

hi replaced my screen. but cant get a pictured tried all the connectors. I can here sound when I plug in charger. any ideas what I can do many thanks

[@jerichoalbertcruz2560]

Hi i can i use iphone 5 s/c Lcd glass screen instead of iphone 5 lcd because i don't know where to buy iphone 5 lcd glass screen here in the Philippines

[@anthonyc8951]

Where do you get one of those screwdrivers from? 🤔 I need to do this but I haven’t got one 🙄 I may just go into the local phone shop and ask if they will do it for me and I’ll throw them a couple of quid lol (I have 2 iPhone 5’s one of them is broke internally but the screen is fine and the other works apart from the screen so I need to swap them over)

[@Jrmc111]

When ordering the screen does it matter how many Gs I have a 16g but all the replacement screens say 6g ?

[@crystalr2277]

I just ordered your repair kit for iPhone 5, the screen is not snapping back into place in the top left corner of the phone so it's not quite fitting. How do I fix this without breaking the new screen?? I don't want to apply too much pressure.

[@MiguelLopez-en8pd]

Hey there epls need help I follow all steps and turns on but the touch now its not working

[@Sendheal]

@4:27 what is that piece your putting on called please respond asap

[@CrisyFallows]

Did you find out what it was called bro? When I was changing my screen those 2 lil gold things stuck to my old screen when i pulled the piece out of old screen, now my phone won't turn on and I presume it because of that piece

[@danielgartin6993]

will this work if the screen just popped out slightly,it is my cousin's old phone,she now has an iPhone 7

[@erfanelfariza]

What Video Editor Software You Use To Create TEXT (David Cogen) On That Video Above..?

[@AngeloTime]

Tip: try to clean the connections with an air spray or a brush before putting the connections back. I ended up having to reopen and clean them because there were white bars appearing on the top of the display.

[@jd_savage_og7016]

Hey ik ur commented 2 months ago, but please reply if u see this. SO my phone has the white bars do i need to open the phone to make them go away?

[@AngeloTime]

JD_Savage_OG Yea I reopened it and sprayed the connections with an air can and it worked fine after

[@noflyzone6596]

I didn't buy a new screen for my iphone 5 but i have a iphone 5c, can i just take that screen from the 5c and put it in the 5?

[@merged]

I can't unlock my Iphone!!! Did I do something wrong when I replaced the screen?Also where the biggest screw goes when you put the plate back?Thanks for your help...:)

[@robinsilvas8245]

I used your video to help replace my screen and I also did the battery. Now the screen has a slight glow and if I hold down the power to restart it quickly flashes the apple but it does not stay on or turn on. What am I doing wrong?

[@TeoMichel]

Hey, i just used your video to replace de screen of my iPhone but it didn't turn back on, i thought it was a problem of the new screen soo y tried back the old broken one but it didn't turn on either. Do anyone have any clue why it might be? Please i'm very stressed right now

[@Brayden-c9o]

mine doesnt have the piece hes talking about at 4:28. anyone else have the same problem. cant find it anywhere

[@cmontoya82]

Any ideas on what to do if one of the tiny screws holding the LCD wire is stripped?

[@Kiweh99]

watched on a broken screen

[@xkenny1551]

Same lol

[@buzzedarm]

Same lmfao 😂😂😂

[@oldryan3124]

Same

[@zerodqyy]

same

[@yuhyeet5157]

Couldnt see shat

[@adriennepontani5288]

The pentalobe screwdriver I have won't work for the removing the screws inside. Do I need a different gauge? HELP!

[@zackwheeler9430]

Nice video and question when you jail break your iPhone if you have your phone in contract does the jail break effect anything like that ?

[@TEHzSHADOWz]

That's a good question id like to know that

[@TheUnlockr]

Jailbreaking your iPhone doesn't effect anything except the warranty. While jailbroken don't try and bring it in to Apple is all. With that in mind though, you can easily unjailbreak the device and your warranty is reinstated without a problem. - theunlockr.com/2013/06/12/how-to-unjailbreak-your-iphone-video/

[@handofcreation0]

Thanks for the guide. Dropped my iPhone today. Didn't even crack or break the glass front at all. Totally ruined the LCD screen though. Picked up the phone and watched as the ghostly image of what I was looking at faded to blackness. Fun fun!

[@BJOrlando1983]

what do I do with the double sided tape that comes with my kit?

[@dannycullen1035]

I think the metal chassis is slightly bent on the corners and I am unable to fasten the screen flush around one of the corners near the home bottom. Any ideas?

[@eddysanchez4184]

So I replaced the screen on my iPhone 5 and the screen is just black and won't boot back up I thought maybe I didn't connect and properly and checked several time unconnected and did it again and it still won't work what else could be the cause of it not booting back up?

[@micafoster1173]

I was fixing my Iphone and I accidentally ripped one of the gold circles on the front facing camera up top. I connected everything and put the phone back together but now it won't turn on. Does this Gold circle matter?

[@RoscoRide]

After a day of mountain bike riding, I put my bike in the back of my pick up truck but unfortunately I left my iPhone 5s on the rear bumper and forgot about it. I noticed it missing an hour later and after three hours of searching the back roads I noticed it 2 1/2 miles away from where I originally parked and of course the screen was smashed. Even the camera glass was smashed do you think The videos that I had on it Will be able to be salvaged after a new screen replacement?

[@tomridesbmx123]

+Peter R Yes, the screen has no effect on the memory of the phone, so unless you damaged the hardware inside your phone all your videos and photos etc should be in tact

[@Gliebert49]

Any help on this? I have pix but can't post them here

[@ejla1143]

Is iphone 5s or 5c lcd screen compatible to iphone 5?

[@danielisom852]

I really need a fast response. My cousin has a cracked screen on her gold/white iphone 5s. The screws that hold the metal plate on behind the home button are stuck. I'm using the small philips head screwdriver that was included with the barebones kit I got. Any ideas on how to free those screws would be a lifesaver.

[@midnightrebuilds]

If the screws are unscrewed enough as to where the top part is above the rest of the area, then use a nail clipper

[@vatacale]

This guide has some pretty big mistakes in it and it can ruin the phone if you're not paying attention: - First BIG mistake is pulling the home button flex cable from left to right which will most probably end up with the flex cable being damaged. Instead it should be first heated gently with a hair dryer or heat gun and then, from right to left (starting from the two golden cells) and using a razor blade or something sharp enough you should try and unstick that flex cable. Using this guide I broke my original home button flex cable - Second BIG mistake has already been pointed out by others here in the comments section and that is leaving that protective tape on the back of the replacement LCD panel. That should be peeled off immediately as you start assembling that new display back. Leaving that tape there will interfere with the digitizer as it will act as an obstacle between the digitizer and the metal plate on the back. DO NOT LEAVE IT THERE! It's only purpose is to protect the digitizer's back until it reached you. - Third mistake is in the front camera module where a little metal piece will pop-off and this video doesn't show that or how to put it back. That metal piece, with only two borders present on it's four sides acts as a protection and it's a pain to fit it back in although it only fits in one position Hope this comment will help and at least save you a couple of dollars, the normal price for a home button flex cable!

[@aldwinleeestopia]

did you use a original LCD? will using LCD's from stores that fixes screens, will it affect the display? the colors etc.? answering this question will really help me. BTW i have a flickering screen on my iPhone 5!

[@566cool]

Is the back plate part of the lcd?

[@bolonymontana]

Do I have to remove the sim card tray first in order to remove the screen

[@thealphawolf4541]

No, you can leave the sim in

[@Bmo2muddy]

What do you do if it's hard getting the screws out and they begin to turn from a "+" to a "•"?It messes up basically.

[@susanbowdoin1959]

Can I replacement screen with one that has the retina screen?

[@smileytavira7088]

Where can i get the tools n screen for low price? Please help

[@skmassivereppin]

What size is the phillips screwdriver you used for the phillips screws inside the iphone?

[@TheUnlockr]

The one that came with the kit not sure the exact size but click the link in the description to get to it and you can check there.

[@baddie9828]

Hi i have a question i know im so stupid but i opened my iphone and when i opened it the frame to the screen of the phone broke so i super glued the frame but i acedently put a little too much glue and now its stuck on the phone so know my phone has lines and has a "water mark" and i tried opining it again and now it wont open so my question is how do i open it know

[@baddie9828]

*now

[@Gliebert49]

Hey Unlockr, I went through the steps and put a new screen on but it is black and not showing anything...I think I connected everything correctly and I hear the phone vibrating at regular intervals so I think it is alive- what do you think I should check? Thanks

[@jackbarclay5988]

The two connectors he said that if one wasn't in properly the screen won't turn on

[@brothertoys8453]

hey man, just a question. is the metal plate under the screen replaceable? i couldn't took it off from my broken screen. some of the screw line is damage or something but i couldn't take that metal plate off.

[@diamondaxe8]

Yes

[@elizabethapplegate6869]

I accidentally dropped one of the plate screws into the phone. Could this affect the phone's ability to power on?

[@damianzieminski5583]

dude, you're the best! just replaced my screen watching this video. very helpful! thank you!

[@WorldOfWelsh]

Hey I followed this step by step and my screen was working for about 30 seconds then in started glitching and now won't turn on at all. Any Ideas what's going on?

[@thatbandgirl2535]

trying to find a good angle to watch this on because my screen is cracked so badly I can barely see anything

[@rylandspecht7859]

Hi

[@orlafinlay_1089]

I cracked the screen really badly on my iphone se .😕The phone still works but im getting the screen replaced tomorrow.✅Could i keep the touch id on it ??

[@petroszafei]

3:50 I accidentally ripped it...does it work now ?

[@Peter-gn8pj]

I ripped the other one at 3:58- the 'easier' one. one of the little oval metal contacts stayed on the MB. then I struggled to remove it (i shouldn't have- I should have left it there..) When I reassembled, I tried to position that torn off contact correctly. I cannot report if it worked however because I later had other problems. In general this is a good video, but goes too fast for people don't have technical prowess. So read the comments and take the many good suggestions. Having double stick tape and diagrams for screws is good - though be careful with the tape because if the screws get too stuck, you might fling them into oblivion when you try to pick them back up. I used an old weekly pill doser, and put in the screw in separate 'days' for each step. It worked ok except for certain steps where you have different sized screws & need to keep track of that as well.

[@RealBG1987]

So I have this slate black rare iPhone 5 running iOS 6.1.2 and it needs a brand new back housing, I don’t like the silver underneath, it needs a new screen FROM ANOTHER BLACK IPHONE, and a new battery, and new bottom speakers. My iOS 6 iPhone 5 has been through quite the ride.

[@SkylarGryszel]

my girlfriend has a iPhone 5 SE and I want to know if I can replace that screen with a iPhone 5 S screen because hers cracked

[@jadegraham95]

Can anyone tell me what might be wrong with my phone...The screen has been smashed and part of the glass fell out...It was working perfectly normal and then suddenly wouldn't turn on and it doesn't charge. I checked to see if it was water damage but no signs of that and where It should come up red if it is water damage is also not showing water damage, I am going to replace the screen, would that be It or might it be something different??

[@batmanvjoker6122]

Hey thanks for posting this video. Just have one question. Is the front facing camera attached to the screen too and does that need to be transferred to the barebones version?

[@chestercmorante]

I am currently following it now, but I can’t remove the screw of the metal plate. I need your help 😞😢

[@TheHudson1964]

How much does an iPhone 5 screen t cost to buy and replace your self?

[@pdog44450]

My earpiece doesn't work after this replacement. Do you know why?

[@exogendesign4582]

Good day sir! I want to ask a question, After I replaced my screen it won't turn on anymore, If i plug a charger on it I would hear a repetitive sound of charging notification sound, but no sign of screen its only black, And the screen works fine on the other phone, what could the problem might be?

[@mujtabaawan]

The lcd

[@exogendesign4582]

avon cinnabom I have figured it out, but it wasn't the LCD, I accidentally fried my Backlight IC, when I was changing my LCD. The backlight wont send voltage signal to the lcd since its fried, that's why it wont turn on.

[@mujtabaawan]

+Exogen Design my bad brother

[@joehuerta7322]

+Exogen Design you must unplug the battary and plug it back in and you should be fine after that for it can reset

[@exogendesign4582]

Joe H&H Services nah man i already tried that, i even restore it, coz i thought it was the firmware that wasn't compatible to the phone, but after i went on ifixit.com it was way clearer that my problem was backlight ic I did go to a technician near my place an expert one, and he told me it was a backlight IC so from all the research i found in internet i found one good, the price of backlight ic repair is quite expensive so im saving money for it LOL.

[@kathyMcl0vin]

Do you have to save all your phone's content before replacing the screen?

[@brontox098]

+Kathy Pacheco I am not sure. The apple say it is recommended in case something goes wrong, but also say it is infeasible. They just do not want to be held accountable. Essentially, it is the one thing stopping me from booking that next appointment.

[@DVCMinis]

I literally just dropped my blu studio 5.5 phone and I don't know the first thing about replacing the screen. Can someone tell me if it's the same as replacing this iphone? Is it simple or hard? I can't find a youtube video specifically on that version of phone.

[@vizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz]

thanks and make sure your front facing camera is positioned right and also the gold markings on the home button have to touch the point on the motherboard

[@marytamse8131]

This really saves my life today. I just broke my screen accidentally. 😭 Thank you very much!

[@dianamustain1120]

hi .after replace the lcd . why its not working?

[@mattk220]

used this to transplant my screen from a water damaged iPhone onto another one with a broken screen... cheers pal

[@mhm3790]

I did all the steps and it worked and turned on. But the top half of the screen was popping out so I tried popping it back it and I heard a pop. After that it would not turn on. I don’t know what to do someone plz help!!!!!

[@azure3544]

replace it again. cost a fortune tho

[@djdamian94]

dont you peel off that purple layer? from the back of the new screen

[@vinasilvianimarindasemm6044]

What Software Did You Use to Edit This Video..?

[@AlexWonderful]

Hi! Video was great I replaced the screen fine but the front camera doesn't work anymore!! I need help fast! I made sure everything was lined up correctly and yes, all three of the connectors are in. Anything else I can check

[@beckycrawshaw89]

I have the same problem turns out I have damaged components/capacitor

[@beckycrawshaw89]

Close to where the camera flex connects

[@da5863]

I swear it's near Impossible for me to get the front camera thing inside the hole, any suggestions or ideas