IPhones are extremely popular today, seen in the hands of all. However, many people tend to drop their iPhones and have complications with it, such as a broken or shattered glass screen. This may seem like a huge issue, but you can actually get that glass replaced and fixed with a few simple details and steps. For some that aren’t so handy with tools and handling electronics, there are some great local and virtual iPhone repair shops worth checking out. If you believe you can fix and replace your screen yourself, and the damage is not that bad, try the steps below (do this at your own risk, this isn’t endorsed by Apple and if you break your phone doing this it’s your own damn fault, we are not responsible):
1. Purchase a front panel and LCD screen:
These are both attached to one another. You’ll be able to find these parts online for around 80 dollars. Other tools you will need include a thin metal blade and a plastic spudger, tweezers, a Phillips #000 screwdriver, a tiny flat-head screwdriver, and a special pentalobe screwdriver. You’ll want to back up your data before carrying on with this and make sure you have a place to store all of the pieces you will need to put back together.
2. Remove the back cover and internal hardware:
Remove the back cover by unscrewing the two back screws. Slide the back off carefully. Then, remove any hardware the phone has such as the battery. There are steps to removing each part you can find elsewhere, but you want to remove the camera, metal shields, and docking cable.
3. Remove the motherboard screw:
Once you have the back of the phone completely open, remove the hidden motherboard screw. Then remove the whole motherboard. Finally, you’ll want to also take out the
speaker enclosure and vibration motor. You should then see the broke case and screen.
4. Remove screws:
The frame that keeps the glass intact is screwed on with 3 screws along all sides and one in each corner. Remove these screws, and then pry the panel loose with a gentle stick or tool. The cracked pieces of the screen should come off. When you pull the panel off, thread the two attached cables through the metal frame.
5. Install new display screen:
Remove the plastic film and thread the cables through the frame, then press the panel onto the frame and put it back together with screws and the washer.
6. Reassemble:
Put your iPhone 4s back together, doing the steps you did before but opposite. Be careful not to damage any small parts. Remember that the battery is the last piece that should be going in.
Use these steps to replace your broken or shattered iPhone 4s screen and see great results. Be careful with the process, and be sure to unscrew and put the pieces back together accurately.