Apple has made much improvement on iPhone 7, such as the water proof feature, promising battery life, new font and rear-facing cameras. However, sometimes accidents do occur. Some users reported that they broke the iPhone screen after fell or physical damage and have no clue to repair it. Luckily, this guide will help you replace a new screen for your iPhone 7/iPhone 7 Plus.
iPhone 7 Screen Replacement Cost
Most people will go to the Apple store for screen repair, but you should notice the price first. If you still under warranty and purchased Apple Care+, they will give a screen replacement for $29. However,if your warranty is expired and you’ve never purchased Apple Care+, you need to pay $149. For other damage in the same repair, the price can be up to $349. It seems not cheap to change a screen for your iPhone 7, right? Come on, it’s time to replace the screen on your own.
iPhone screen replacement costs in APPLE store: iPhone Screen Repair
How to Change iPhone 7 Screen Preparation for iPhone 7 Screen Replacement
- Turn off your iPhone by pressing the power button.
- New LCD screen
- Metal spudger
- "+" shape screwdriver
- Tri-point screwdriver
- Pentalobe screwdriver
- Maintain a clean, organized workspace
Step 1: Open iPhone
- On the bottom edge of iPhone,remove the 2 screws with the Pentalobe screwdriver.
- Then separate the screen of iPhone from the bottom edge with the metal spudger.
- When the screen is open, the flex cable connecting the screen with the battery will still be attached.
Step 2: Remove Cables
- Remove the four, tri-point screws.
- Use the spudger to disconnect battery from the logic board.
- Remove the display connector flex cable.
- Unscrew the two Philips head screws on the shield over the front panel sensor assembly connector;
- Disconnect the black front panelsensor assembly connector cable from the logic board
- Remove the LCD from iPhone body.
Step 3: Remove Font Camera
- Remove the five Phillips head screws that hold the silver bracket on the top of the LCD
- Now pull out the font camera with the spudger
- Remove the earpiece speaker
- Pull up on the proximity sensor to remove it
Step 4: Remove the Home button
- Unscrew the pentalobe screws from Touch ID and home button bracket
- Remove all the screws from the sides of the LCD shield
- Remove the LCD shield from the screen
- Disconnect home button cable connector and underlying connection
- Pull out the Home button
Step 5: Replace the Screen
- Insert the home button into the new screen
- Connect home button flex cable
- Set the LCD shield over the screen
- Put the screws back the fasten the LCD screen shield
- Reverse and reassemble the iPhone
How to Protect iPhone Screen
1.Screen Protector
Always use a screen protector to protect your iPhone screen from scratching and dirt. Usually this protection should be done when you bought the new phone.
2.Phone Case
A phone case is a good way to protect iPhone from physical damage. There are many online sites that selling the wide brands of iPhone cases, you should also get one for yours.
Summary:
This article shows you an easy guide to replace iPhone 7 screen. It is not that hard to repair broken screen on your own, but a little patience is needed. Hope this post can be helpful to you. If you have any doubts about this article, share with us by commenting below.
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