iPhone 4S Complete Disassembly and LCD Screen / Digitizer Replacement Walkthrough Tutorial

[@TheRAZZITEAK]

this is probably the tightest packed piece of technology I've have ever seen! it's pretty amazing!

[@dricketts7754]

The video was great! All you need is a little patience while you watch it and take your time. It allowed me to install a broken screen and digitizer assembly with very little trouble. I must say, however, that I somehow left out one tiny screw when I was done. Dang. Need to go back and check the video to see where I messed up. In any case, my iphone 4S works again and it only ended up costing about $30 for the kit. Also, love the sense of humor in the video. Reassemble - watch backwards.

[@TheCuber2400]

I like this better than other tutorials, because, not only are you clear about the steps, you aren't strictly formal which gets pretty boring.

[@omarmatos]

Thank you my friend. I disassembled my iPhone 4s, and a tiny gold piece I didn't know where I got it out from. So I watched some images on Google but I could find the place. Finally I saw your video and at minute 8:10 found where it goes, but you took no good care of it in video. I guess it deals with the LED light and camera because it didn't work when I assembled it. Anyways thanks a lot.

[@jmramos555]

I would never want to disassemble my iPhone but the only reason i watched this video is for your awesome commentary! laughed so many times!

[@Barryt58]

For once a great guide and in plain English! (with a little humour thrown in) thank you, your'e a star

[@snazzy]

@Modded25 There is only one model of iPhone 4S. It houses a dual GSM/CDMA chip whereas the iPhone 4 had two separate models. Ergo, all iPhone 4S, be it Verizon or any other, will have a SIM tray.

[@kylejohnson6928]

I just finished replacing my cracked screen using your video, thanks a lot... it really helped for sure 100%

[@ginmardoamatpawiro9570]

Great tutorial. Step by step and very fun to watch. Describing (most) of the parts you'll encounter on disassembly. I needed a tutorial like this to navigate through the iPhone 4s to see where the WiFi chip is located and what it looks like. Because I felt like it -_-

[@chadschlegel2538]

Thank you very much for your very informative video! I replaced my LCD and Digitizer separately using your video, numbered the parts/screws and played it backwards for re-assembly. Flawless!

[@1954Salami]

Thank you so much for sharing the secret of opening the 4s apart keep providing us with your valuable tutorials God bless you and thank you once more.

[@RickysMacintosh]

This might be one of my favorite videos that you've made! I can appreciate it that much more because I just did a screen replacement for a friend. Great job Quinn

[@StijnCRECGabeler]

Amazing, you really made it clear to understand it's not just a phone

[@MrTimdtoolman1]

just wanted to tell you that you did a great job on this video. I really found it helpful.

[@Macspt]

Awesome video. I had a couple parts fall out that I did not know where they went. I figured it out though. 1. There is a gold conductor under the camera assembly. Super small, simply fits over the screw hole next to the camera assembly. 2. There is a rubber gasket on the motherboard located over the white sticker which is next to the camera assembly area. This is the white sticker covered by the black electrical tape that is in place to let apple know if you have taken your iPhone apart.

[@christopherlorenzo5157]

The best video even if he doesn't have reassembly video!

[@buckfastpk]

My Daughter dropped her iphone 4s and display stopped working with the phone still operating, I followed this guide then rebuilt it making sure all of the connections were firmly in place and whalla sorted it, Thank you.

[@MatthewMcCool]

At 10:30, you don't need to take those difficult screws all the way out. Just loosen them so that way it is easier to put back.

[@mgarciaad1]

Replaced my screen!!!! All is well. :-) thanks for the tutorial guys! Had to use another reassembly video. I like your videos better though

[@JonWasGeht]

Nice Video! The phone is pretty fascinating from the inside. I've never seen something like this before!

[@harnoors93]

i like your honesty about your commission thing... good work...

[@MDCSYD]

This tutorial is GOLD!

[@veldmaat]

Quinn, nice tutorial. One point though, the six screws on the sides ( the ones with the washers) only need to be loosened, not removed. Hat way you don't have to keep track of the washers and it saves you some trouble re-assembling the iPhone.

[@doyleheisler6996]

Awesome video - nicely done, entertaining and easy to follow.

[@mexicankidcrsngbrdr]

I love this guy everything he says is hilarious

[@loganthomas3927]

Did any of you find this video slightly relaxing? Very well put together video. thanks

[@iphoneuser2263]

Thanks for the info. This was really helpful. When I went to turn phone on after I put it back together, everything works, but it is searching for the service. Any ideas on what could be causing this issue?

[@jamesbeveridge6691]

Nice!😊 I got to see the inside of my iPhone 4! sweet

[@scansterz]

Hi, I am wondering about fixing the speaker... the top speaker, not the bottom speaker... the one that you use when the phone is up to the ear... where and how is that and how would I find/fix that? Thanks -Great video.

[@snazzy]

@dacmister That's a great question. Blame KZbin. I edited a couple annotations, and it stacked a bunch of black space at the end. Seriously bizarre.

[@BritishTechLive]

This was a great video and was essential in helping me fix my iPhone that got broken thanks to my son. It was also my Cool Thingy on the British Tech Networks 'The Mac Show' Cheers Ewen

[@ozziearisteguieta9297]

Really simple and helpful video

[@austinkingery7134]

where's your reassembly video

[@I_am_FRANCO]

Just replay video in reverse

[@joseph1183]

Great video, best on you tube! Where is your reassembly video, I cant find one from your channel....

[@isaaclimyj]

better than iFixit. Good job Quinn!!

[@mexicankidcrsngbrdr]

t-t-t-time for the fun stuff. this is my new catch phrase

[@TheRitzram]

The philips screwdriver #00 did not work for me. Bought #000 from homedepot and that worked perfectly. Thanks for the video tutorial.

[@snazzy]

@Flobbies I'm no scientist, but it's probably to help you disassemble your iPhone 4S.

[@MosesTheTool]

Great. I actually broke that MOFO connector on the top right corner that you said "lift 45 degrees and pull with fingers". That stupid sh*t part almost made me a heart attack. Nice video, funny, thanks.

[@bajo50]

Hi I just bought Iphone 4s from a guy who said it got wet and he didn't have time to get it fixed. He also had and extra battery because he thought the battery was ruined. I ordered a simple kit online before i saw your video. It had gotten wet as the little strip had turned red, The little black clip under the battery is gone. Does that matter? Two screws are gone on the circuit board. Does that matter? Any help would be good. Thanks Barry

[@flyers011]

Just a tip, the six screws with the washers don't need to be fully taken out, just loosened. This will safe a lot of time and frustration. However, make sure when you replace the screen, the washers are on the outside of the screen's 6 holding brackets. :)

[@foozeballplaya24]

EPIC SIRI INTRO! SO LEGIT

[@cachhomevideo1546]

Thanks for sharing I need to replace the battery of my phone

[@TheDoubleg94]

Trust me the first time I did one I felt the same way, but somehow it all worked when I put it back together. I suggest getting a blank sheet of paper before doing this and label where all of your screws come from as you take it apart.

[@andrewputnam3030]

really, really good video! thanks !

[@Ace_ipro]

great guide and it all seams to work the only thing is that it only works conected to the power…. :( any ideas what could it be

[@husticik]

Thank you very much for this tutorial. It is made really great ! :) U saved me lot of money

[@joelierino8032]

TX, your vid was so easy I did it in 20 min. & I'm 8 yrs old : )

[@the-terminator5682]

Do mine

[@sparksthedaytrader9606]

+The-terminator an 8 year can never do that lol

[@1975nige]

Thanks for the video, where is your reassembly guide i can't find the link

[@DCPhotography3]

ha nice! Never realized how insane the inside of the iPhone is.

[@sezzachi]

I'd hate to be ready to reassemble my iPhone and find there is no reassembly video. Lucky I looked through this whole video first!!!!!!

[@thelawer7]

Hi. Y've tryed to change my battery by myself using the video. But i've made a mistake when i tryed to install the new battery. I've put the small black bravket over the battery connector instead of under. And i think it shorten something because now my silence button does'nt work anymore neither the microphone for videos or facetime. Do yo have any suggestions please?

[@challenge741]

I did exactly what you said but my screen has a mirror attached as well as the 2 cables you said to be careful not to crimp. what do I do now? some of the old screen has come off because it was shattered but I don't now how to put the screen on I have that just has the glass Can you help me?

[@RickysMacintosh]

This was just a typical Friday night huh Quinn? :) Very cool vid. Do you find that this was way more difficult to disassemble versus the iPhone 4, because of the moved components and new antenna?

[@juniorx47]

fantastic tutorial by the way

[@newmo1]

i got one of them too! did u work out where it goes?

[@GGtxt300]

Great disassembly video but should cover the small gold, grounding fork and rubber bumper that comes off when the screw under the piece of tape on the motherboard is removed. I used this reassembly video, which also didn't cover the grounding fork!

[@FLYINGxFLAMINGxRICE]

Hey my friend stripped the screw on the battery panel, any tips on getting rid of it? The screw is practically hollow like a bowl now btw.

[@NickMass35]

THANKS FOR THIS TUTORIAL!! I DID IT!!!

[@Versatiltec]

Hi ThatSnazzyiPhoneGuy, I was waiting for you to show if the digitizer can be separated from the inner LCD. Someone i know broke his iPhone 4S digitizer, can i just buy a digitizer on ebay and replace it or do i have to buy digitizer + LCD glued each other? Im asking cause i dont have the phone with me. I was reading on the net that that the digitizer only its a lie. Ill apreciate your help in this. Happy business ;) Regards

[@tillyvincent4869]

Where is the reassembly video @snazzy labs

[@JyeWatsonn]

Hey there, I have been fixing a lot of friends phones and others from my school. Including 3G, 3GS and 4. I was just asked to do a 4S for the first time, I was wondering if the LCD/Digitizer is the same for the 4 and 4S. I noticed a lot of the inside of the 4S has similarities to the 4. And i noticed the two cables from the Digitizer/LCD look the exact same for the 4 and 4S, but whether they can be used in either I'm unsure. Please help me out before i buy 4S screens when i didnt need to Thanks

[@ameeruddinmohammed843]

Very good knowledge based presentation thanks

[@alanrasoul150]

Not to bad this Video is help a lot to do the job thanks mr man

[@rodneyneat8300]

where is reassembly video, I have looked for it and cannot find by snazzy and would like to use because he tells you size of screws taking out because I thought I had removed in such a way to replace and I was wrong, any help appreciated, thanks

[@mzalerivera09]

Hello I have 2 questions the little black piece that goes under the battery connector how do I put it bck? Or is it not important? Also after everything is back together I can see the screen is lit from the inside of the phone but the screen is blk I can hear all sounds n I can't answer calls but I can text or make calls using Siri can u please help???

[@stevenbreitmaier1722]

Wife broke i4s screen but was still able to use slide/touch screen. Followed your video (repl'd screen) and screen does not accept touch/slide. Opened & re-checked cables, all snapped secure. Any recommendations?

[@clintonmahoney3396]

Your video makes this tedious and boring process somewhat fun. I wish you had made the assembly video as well. Now I have to watch ifixit's boring tutorial instead.

[@MattyMattMatt2015]

" Give it a little bit of a tug. It's easier than your virgin 40 year old gym teacher." What happened in his office? We're all friends here, you can tell us.

[@robinhelder1471]

Hi There, i really appreciate this video!! thanks a lot! i do have one question, is it also possible to replace the sides and is this a lot of extra work? Thanks in advance -Robin

[@MoviesReadyToEnjoy]

Where do you suggest I get replacement pentalobe screws for my iPhone? I don't want to go through eBay or any third party place. I want to have replacement screws on hand incase I strip the screws.

[@MissSmithest2021]

This is a Great Guide. I broke my screen Months ago and have been too scared to repair it, even tho i had another screen, im on my 3rd iphone lol.. Well, here goes nothing, and i guess, Phone shopping tomorrow! lol

[@TehDubster]

i was watching this in pain because i thought to myself, WHAT IF YOU FORGET HOW TO PUT IT BACK TOGETHER? I have an 4s and i hate watching people "destroying" their iphones, But hey. Love watching your videos iphoneguy :)

[@therealpomme]

well done! You have done this before! Thanks alot!

[@ronaldinho8899]

Hi. Got my iPhone 4S today and it says "No service" and cant find my carrier and network. Do you have any advice that might help me?

[@peachiechick2000]

This is great!! Thanks for posting this video!!

[@iCasperDK]

@ThatSnazzyiPhoneGuy In next week I will be replacing the front on a white iPhone 4S. Thanks for the video, but I have a question. How do you keep track of the screws? And is there comming a reassamble video? There was no a-notation like you said. Sorry of my bad english. Hope you will answer! :)

[@luvksk]

I cant find reassembly video and like the comment before I also had a little gold clip with two prongs come out in the camera area

[@philllindsey8950]

hi very help full but can you please put a vid on how to reassemble the phone thanks

[@iNsOmNiAcMaU5]

Check how you put back the motherboard as it may be pushing up against the power button

[@gorkalikosantaan01]

i bought a really banged up phone which is supposed to be a 4s. i ordered the parts to disassemble it but couldnt even upon the logic board. are the tools to open up both phones the same?

[@fpskil]

The Device drivers installed on the motherboard would not allow for most other parts to work between iPhone models. In addition to hardware/software issues, the frame of the actual phone does not always allow for mounting the hardware not intended for it.

[@adrianovergara2942]

hi any idea where the small copper connector sits?

[@172592172592]

where is the replacement video? you said there was a link in the description?

[@FbermudezR]

Little help here! My iPhone's LED just won't turn off, it's driving me crazy!! I've just disassembled it, but I didn't really know what to do, so please if you know I will be so thankful!!

[@kevinparayan3422]

i have a question, i dropped my iphone 4s(table height). the first thing happened, the screen goes white(what they called "white screen of death" or whatever it is) and after several reboots, it turns greenish. i dont know how to put it but its "greenish and a little bit yellowish. but everything seems to be working fine, the touchscreen works proximity etc. but i saw other vids the same happen to me. the greenish screen but after they restore it or reset it, the screen backs to normal.

[@philipwhite703]

I ordered a replacement screen and digitizer from a company online and they sent me only the lcd screen...I'm not iphone expert but the digitizer is supposed to be attached to the lcd screen right?

[@philroberts8099]

Spot on with the descriptive video.., I've one tiny brass plate/contact with 2 small contacts on I've noticed no Camera no Light 😳 #help

[@XIXVIIXCV]

Okaaaaay sooooooo, I thought I could change the glass myself as many others have but now my screen is dark blue, though when I press the lock button it goes black. Also when I put it on the charger it actually charges.. clearly something hasn't been connected properly. What do I dooo?

[@ben1172]

Quinn, i have an iphone 4 and sometimes the camera flashlight will sometimes come on by itself. could you help please?

[@TerminatorSe7en]

Are the "digitizer" and "LCD Screen" the same thing? The same part? Because I changed the Display and the touch screen still malfunctions.

[@jessmost7848]

Which place is the wifi chip? I want to do a reflow to solve my wifi greyed out issue, and want to heat gun the correct spot.

[@harrykjg]

HI I reassemble it but the sleep button doesn't work now. Do you know what the problems is?

[@Ky1e1023]

So I did all of this, and then when I go to use my phone part of the screen doesn't respond when i touch it. Is the screen broken or did i do something wrong?

[@awesomeportal]

Good video. Now, how much will it cost me to send you my phone to fix it.

[@Havark420]

Fantastic guide thank you very much

[@darkdog4440]

Whered you get that wallpaper Iv been looking for aperture science wallpaper for my iphone forever, it would be really cool if you could provide a link or source of picture. Thanks great work with the vid -luigi

[@drifter19]

my 4S lost its network after assembly. Do you have any idea where could have went wrong? Thanks.

[@breixo13]

when the vibrator is removed to relocate it do you have to put brand new adiheseve

[@TalkingTechnology]

@ThatSnazzyiPhoneGuy I took apart my whole 4S and there is no re-assembly video. What should I do?