IPhone glass is an integral part of the display protection. If cracks or chips appeared on it, then the risk of damage to the internal parts of the gadget is extremely high, so it is better not to risk it and replace the broken glass with a new one.
Let's try to understand the main steps and nuances of this event, so that replacing the glass on the iPhone 5S with your own hands will be successful and painless for both the gadget itself and the owner’s nervous system.
What do you need?
The process itself is quite painstaking and requires maximum concentration. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to prepare all the necessary tools and accessories in advance, so that later you will not be distracted, and accordingly, the glass will be successfully replaced with 5S.
An iPhone cannot be repaired without a specific inventory. You will need:
- New glass. It is highly advisable to purchase a branded version in a specialized store. Otherwise, you will change it very often.
- About 100 grams of gasoline or solvent. It will be required to remove the old glue.
- A special napkin for processing the screen of monitors or a blotter for gloss. Needed to remove stains.
- A plastic screwdriver or similar pointed tool. He carries out the removal of fragments and an autopsy.
- Special glue for plastic (preferably transparent) or Apple branded adhesive tape (expensive, but effective).
- Cotton buds. They will remove the remaining glue.
Warning
A big problem can be replacing the glass on the iPhone 5S. To repair an original, in particular, is a serious matter, therefore it is highly recommended not to open an expensive and high-quality gadget with a kitchen knife or an ordinary screwdriver. Such a barbaric approach can lead to disastrous consequences.
It would be much more practical, and much more convenient, to purchase a special set of tools that, by the way, will certainly come in handy in the household if a malfunction arises of another plan. Therefore, the purchase of such a special set can not be called throwing money away.
Glass
To successfully complete the task, you will need a protective display. And no matter where the glass is replaced: on the Chinese copy of the iPhone 5S or on the original gadget. If you live in a fairly large city, then you can easily find out the location of the company store. You must contact any Apple Service Center. There they will probably sell the glass you need.
If you are on the outskirts or in a rural outback, the best option is to order online. Fortunately, there are plenty of resources that deal with accessories for iPhones. And besides, a pleasant surprise will be the spread in prices, which will certainly surprise you. However, do not go to extremes - original parts can not be too cheap. Otherwise, blame your own greed if you have failed to replace the glass on the iPhone 5S. Reviews about a particular component manufacturer should help you navigate the selection, so look and read carefully.
Getting started replacing
Before you start such a delicate process, prepare your workplace. It is advisable to cover the surface where the repair will be done with a dense light cloth in order to minimize the sliding effect. Good light will be on hand in such a crucial matter. And the sound of your favorite composition in the background also does not hurt.
Module frame
First you need to free the frame of the screen module. We untwist two end screws, which are hidden in the bottom of the gadget. Then, carefully remove the front of the smartphone (the branded suction cup helps a lot) with smooth movements, without fanaticism and jerking.
In the gap that has formed, you need to insert a plastic screwdriver or credit card, and then smoothly separate the frame from the case. Be extremely careful with the fingerprint sensor, namely with its cable, which is mounted on the Home button. Carefully detach the biosensor connector from the system module.
Visual block
After releasing the module frame, it is necessary to separate the technical unit of the gadget from the display. At the top of the smartphone, unscrew the four screws of the protective cover, where we will see the pads. Here you will need to disable the three connection loops that are mounted on the motherboard. On this, the technical dismantling of the device can be considered completed. You can go to the next item on the glass replacement itself. The assembly process is also performed point by point, but in the reverse order. If everything is done correctly and accurately, then there should be no problems. The main thing is not to confuse anything and follow the instructions.
Replacing the protective glass on the iPhone 5S
The first step is to warm the glass with a hot air dryer. At this step, it is important not to overdo it with temperature. No need to overheat the gadget, it is better to make several approaches with an interval of two minutes.
Then it is necessary to remove the fragments of old glass with the aforementioned plastic screwdriver. You can additionally use tweezers or any other similar tool. Replacing the glass on the iPhone 5S should be extremely accurate. Therefore, pick up the fragments very carefully. Never push on them, otherwise you may damage the display. Particles of glue may remain around the perimeter, which must be removed with cotton buds and a solvent. Wet the swabs with a small amount of liquid. Otherwise, it can get inside the gadget, and the problem of drying parts will be added.
A competent approach requires the replacement of glass on 5S. The iPhone should be completely dry, so after removing the fragments and cleaning the glue, wipe all parts dry with a special cloth. Then, on those parts that do not touch the display, you need to carefully apply glue or a special branded adhesive tape. Some users in their reviews complain about the option with scotch tape, lamenting at the glass slightly extended beyond the perimeter. But this method is the safest in terms of isolating the device from leakage.
Next, it is easier to replace glass with 5S: take an iPhone and gently glue the Home button. It is necessary to ensure that it is clearly in place. After we wipe the rims of the gadget with a napkin. Then we release the new glass from the protective film and insert the device into the case. At this stage, we can say that the replacement of glass on 5S has been completed - the iPhone has been repaired! The operation was successful, and you coped with it.
Be careful!
As mentioned above, this process is very painstaking and requires remarkable perseverance and accuracy. Just one wrong move at the time of removal of the fragments - and your display may be irreparably damaged, which is fraught with an even more expensive repair.
It is also worth noting that the careless use of third-party glue and ordinary solvent with gasoline can harm the internal elements of the gadget. Therefore, if you are not confident in your abilities and there is no person nearby who can help you or tell you something, then it is better to take the device to a service center. Those problems that you will receive in case of failure, and it is quite possible that will radically aggravate the situation, are not worth the nerves spent. It is better to entrust this business to professionals.
Summarizing
With the advent of the fifth version iPhone, the whole process, if not significantly, at least a little simplified, compared with the problems of past rulers. Nevertheless, do not forget about the small, but at the same time important nuances of replacing glass. Beware of mechanical damage to the gadget while removing the case frame: here you need an exceptional balance of strength and care - one careless movement, and it will crack. Be extremely careful with the cables: in no case do not allow glue, solvent or any other moisture to get on or under them.
Do not save on such seemingly simple things as napkins or cotton buds: branded accessories will help not only to perform high-quality repairs, but also greatly facilitate the whole procedure. And I would like to once again warn the owners of iPhones: before you is an expensive and high-quality gadget that can be easily ruined due to lack of proper qualifications. Therefore, do not risk your device and take it to a service center - there are professionals, albeit for a fee, but with skill, they will solve all your problems with the device.