Do-it-yourself glass replacement for the iPhone 5S is a process that interests many owners of apple phones. The point here is the high cost of the operation, since several thousand rubles are charged for it at service centers. Why is it so important to replace damaged glass? iPhone 5S glass screen replacement is required to protect the inside of the device. If the screen is cracked, the risk of hardware damage increases.
What do we need?
Replacing the protective glass on the iPhone 5S is a painstaking task that requires the highest possible concentration and focus from the user performing the operation. That is why it is necessary to prepare in advance all the tools that may be required in the near future, so as not to be distracted by trifles at the right time. This is primarily new glass.
It should be boughtin specialized stores. We are talking about communication centers. Yes, options with online auctions are not excluded, but is it necessary to risk quality in order to purchase this component at a penny discount? Hardly. Especially in the case of the iPhone. A solvent is required to remove the adhesive. A napkin is useful for removing streaks that remain on the glass. You will need to remove the fragments with some pointed plastic object. In principle, a screwdriver can also be used for this.
Can I save time?
Replacing the case and glass of the iPhone 5S, as mentioned earlier, is a painstaking and time-consuming procedure. But it can be shortened. However, it should be understood that in this case there is a risk of poor-quality replacement. But since we started talking about it, we need to continue. For a quick change, use a hair dryer. They warm up the glass. Too high a temperature is not necessary. After that, use a plastic pointed object to remove the old glass in small pieces.
Step by step instructions
It has already been said before that before starting to install new glass, you should prepare the workplace. It is advisable to carry out the procedure on a smooth, even surface. A table, for example, is ideal for this. The surface can be additionally covered with a thick cloth. This will help reduce phone slip. Good lighting is an added bonus.
Step one. Release the module
iPhone 5S repair (glass replacement in our case) will not do without such an event as the release from under the frame of a kind of “hostage” - the screen module. To do this, unscrew the end screws located at the bottom of the phone. There should be two. You can notice the location along the edges of the connector. We install a suction cup on the protective glass. It should be located closer to the Home key. With a little effort, pull the ring, which is located on the front of the device. It is important not to use excessive force here. A thin object should be carefully pushed between the glass and the lower part of the case frame. As soon as we notice the separation line, the retraction of the suction cup should be intensified. In this case, you should pry off the outgoing glass with non-sharp movements using, for example, a plastic card.
You should be very careful at this point, as most users fail here. The consequences can be very deplorable, since an unlucky repairman can easily break the connecting cable of the sensor. And he, in turn, is integrated into the Home key. iPhone 5S screen glass replacement has some salient features. In continuation of the step, you need to unfasten the connector of the biological sensor. It is connected to the system board. We smoothly retract the module, or rather its lower part, so that the upper edge remains in the place where it was before.
Step two. Dismantling the block
Replacing the glass on the iPhone 5S will require unwinding additionalscrews. They are twisted in the upper right corner, there are four of them. These screws hold the protective cover in place. By removing this part, you can find contact pads designed to connect certain loops. This module should be dismantled. To do this, carefully disconnect the connecting connectors (there will be three of them) from the phone board. If everything is done carefully, then we can assume that the dismantling of the block was successful.
Step three. Installing the “update”
This step completes the glass replacement on the iPhone 5S. Before a new component can be fixed, it must be equipped. We transfer the microphone to the new module, as well as the connecting cable for it. There will also be a light sensor and a front camera of the device. We move the metal frame and the Home key for a while. We connect the connecting elements to their connectors. We put a protective screen on top. We fix it with the help of those four screws that we twisted earlier. We put the frame back into its body frame. However, we do the fixing in the direction from top to bottom. Already at the very bottom we tighten the end screws for the final fixing of the screen module. That's it, iPhone 5S glass replacement is complete.
Remember safety precautions
Replacing protective glass is always a responsible event. Therefore, you need to be as careful as possible.
- Already when removing fragments of old glass, you cana truly fatal error. It will damage the display. Consequently, repairs will automatically rise in price.
- Glue and thinner also need to be able to use, because in some cases, improper use will lead to unwanted effects.
If the user doubts that he will be able to independently perform this operation without negative consequences, then it is better to contact the service center and pay money, but feel confident and not be nervous about the quality.
How much will the repair cost?
The price of new displays for the iPhone 5S has no fixed value. The cost varies depending on the manufacturer, promotions and other parameters. In any case, it falls into the range from 2 to 4 thousand rubles. Color, device modification, module, and so on also have an impact here. No one excludes the possibility of acquiring Chinese copies. However, in order not to worry about the safety of the display and smartphone, you should purchase the original glass. It will cost more money than other modules, but will justify the money spent.
Technical details
The design feature of the screen module is paired liquid crystal components, a protective glass and a touch element, which are combined into one integral system. If separation into parts is necessary, then special equipment can be used to neutralize the adhesive. If it is not there, then something sensible to do is unlikely to succeed. At least withoutcomponent damage.
This "tech sandwich" can't be neatly pulled apart with home remedies alone. The separation process is a time-consuming sequence of actions. However, there is one loophole. This is an experience. If the user has already de alt with such things before, then he probably should know what can be done to divide the system into parts. Otherwise, you will have to leave everything as it is.
In conclusion of the article, we can say that the most difficult step will probably be the first one, because there you need to carefully unhook the body frame. And to do this is oh so difficult. Especially if the user encounters such a need for the first time.
