Cracks and scratches on the screen, and a touch that doesn’t work or is only partially functional, are all common problems Apple device owners experience. Accidentally dropping your smartphone can cause you to be forced to go to a repair shop for repairs without delay. How long does this task take, how to replace the display, and what tools do technicians use in their work?
Replacing the iPhone X display: where to start?
The repair is not difficult if you have previous experience with Apple technology. In the first stage you will need a screwdriver Pentalobe – use it to unscrew the screws at the bottom of the phone. To further open the iPhone X, you must first carefully heat the device around the perimeter with a hairdryer – from the factory, an adhesive is used inside the perimeter of the structure to ensure resistance to the ingress of dust and moisture. However, if the iPhone gets too hot, it can damage internal components, so it’s important to act quickly, and with the utmost care.
After removing the adhesive, open the phone carefully. For this, a special pick with a thin, sharp blade and a plastic spatula are used.
Important! iPhone X can only be opened from left to right, otherwise the display cables or the headphone flex cable could be damaged.
The cover panel of the display connectors is fitted with 5 screws (2 of them are different lengths, so it is important not to mix them up). The screws are removed with a 3-point screwdriver. After removing the protective cover, the battery is disconnected from the motherboard. Skipping this step may cause a short circuit on the motherboard. Then the connectors and the headphone flex cable are carefully disconnected from the motherboard.
Important! Even the slightest carelessness can damage the flex cable of the headset. Due to this, the Face ID and True Tone feature will not be available in the future, even if this feature is replaced by a new part. Face ID and True Tone only work with the original headphone flex cable that is paired to the processor.
The protective cover of the flex cables of the display and the flex cable of the handset must be unscrewed slowly and with a good quality magnetic screwdriver. After all, without it, your screwdriver can slip and damage not only the display and headphone cables, but also break off part of the motherboard or puncture the battery insulation, which can cause the lithium to ignite if oxygen gets inside.
Important features related to iPhone X display repair.
The introduction of True Tone technology has become another important feature on all new iPhone models. After the display is replaced, this feature will not work even if the original parts – the display – are used. This is due to the fact that each display from iPhone 8 and above is designed for the specific phone on which it is mounted from the factory.
To restore True Tone, you need a special programmer that reads the data from the original display and transfers it to the new display.
In general, it is quite difficult to replace the display on these iPhones separately. This task requires not only experience and knowledge of the basic details of repairing Apple devices, but also the need to own special equipment to make the repair go correctly. Trying to save money on professional service often leads to serious damage to important components, such as screen smudges, or the operation of basic features like Face ID and True Tone may be disrupted, or the display may not fully adhere to the body of the phone after replacement. That’s why it’s best to have the repair done by experts – only then can you get the quality guarantee you need and, most importantly, a fully functional iPhone after the repair.
If you still decide to replace the display yourself, you can purchase it from us by contacting us via email at info@i-fix.cz
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