If the phone falls and the glass on it breaks, it is always a nuisance that spoils not only the mood of the owner of an expensive mobile device, but also the appearance of the gadget itself. But this, at first glance, insignificant breakdown will affect the safety of its internal content much more seriously. After all, glass is, first of all, the protection of the phone from aggressive environmental influences.
The telephone today is a constant companion of man. Without it, it is already impossible to properly organize your dynamic life. This state-of-the-art device offers maximum benefits. In addition to being a means of communication, it is also an intellectual organizer and an indicator of the status and style of its owner. After all, the saying about “meet by clothes” today, in all its fundamental nature, also applies to gadgets that surrounds his life “a successful business man”, whose image has been obsessively cultivated in society since the beginning of this century. It is not uncommon to see a phone with broken or cracked glass in the hands of its owner. Perhaps for some young people such a nuisance, not directly related to the loss of communication functions, and does not cause tangible problems, but do not forget that a violation of protection at any time can affect the functionality of the gadget. And this is provided that the appearance of the smartphone does not bother its owner.
Such a frivolous attitude to your gadget can result in the repair of the latter. Therefore, the broken glass needs to be replaced, and if there is no way to do it in a special phone repair shop, then this problem can be easily eliminated by yourself. For this kind of technical manipulation, it is required not only to prepare for the repair, but also to take into account all the nuances when replacing the glass on the phone.
All the necessary items for replacing glass with your own hands on a 5S iPhone
Since the phone is a compact device, both the parts in it and the tool for their repair are also almost miniature in size. Before you start replacing broken glass on a gadget, you need to prepare everything for this in advance. This is due to the fact that in the very process of repair it will be wrong to look for a missing tool or part. Nothing should distract from painstaking and precise work. The first thing to do is purchase a new glass for your phone.
Better if it is the original version. Such glass can be easily found in a specialty store from Apple. If a branded version of glass cannot be purchased for some reason, then there is nothing left to do but buy its analogue. Glass for the fifth version of the iPhone can be ordered via the Internet. But in this case, there is a possibility that such glass will be more fragile than its original version. And this will directly affect the fact that it will quickly deteriorate and, in turn, will entail its frequent replacement.
For repairs, you will need the following tools and consumables:
- gasoline or solvent (100 grams);
- a special napkin for processing monitor screens or a napkin for removing stains from glossy surfaces (several pieces);
- plastic screwdriver;
- glue for plastic or professional tape from Apple;
- cotton swabs and cotton pads (several pieces).
Gasoline or thinner will be needed to prepare the surface for bonding new glass by stripping and removing old glue from it. You will need a napkin (preferably a special one for monitor screens) to remove stains and streaks. The screwdriver must be plastic, and if not, then any suitable tool with a pointed end. You will need this tool to open the gadget and remove the remnants of broken glass. It is recommended to glue the parts with branded and effective, in this case, adhesive tape from Apple. It can be purchased in a specialized store, but if it is not possible to buy it, then you can glue the parts with a special glue for plastic. It is welcome if the glue is transparent. It is better not to use universal in this case. Cotton swabs and cotton pads will be needed to remove glue residues, various smudges and dust.
Initial preparation of the gadget for glass replacement
The place where the glass will be replaced must be arranged as conveniently as possible. First of all, there must be good lighting. Half of the success in saving your beloved gadget depends on this. The surface on which the phone will lie must be covered with a cloth or paper so that it is not slippery, and the phone was fixed during the repair process. The good mood of the master also plays an important role in such a laborious and painstaking business. Therefore, it is desirable that at this time no one distracts him from the outside.
Replacing the glass begins by unscrewing the two end screws located at the bottom of the phone. This is done in order to release the frame of the display module. You need to very carefully remove the front part of the gadget. In order not to end up breaking this front part of the smartphone, insert a screwdriver into the gap that has formed. And then, lifting it up, with smooth movements separate the frame from the phone body.
It is also necessary to very carefully unfasten the biosensor connector from the system module. Here you need to be careful with the fingerprint sensor, the loop of which is mounted on the Home button.
After the module frame is released, it is required to separate the technical unit of the telephone from the display. In the upper part there are four screws of the protective cover. They need to be unscrewed. On the contact pad, it will be necessary to disconnect three connecting cables that are attached to the motherboard. This is the final stage in dismantling the device. After the glass replacement is completed, you need to assemble it according to the same points, but in the reverse order. The main thing is not to forget or confuse anything, and then there will be no problems.
Glass replacement has begun
Use a screwdriver or an object similar to it, or with tweezers to remove fragments of old glass. Particles of old glue may remain at the edges. It must be removed carefully using cotton swabs dipped in solvent or gasoline. The solvent should not drip from the cotton swab, as if it gets inside the phone, it can harm the parts. And then not only additional drying of the gadget parts will be required, but also the repair of the latter. After these manipulations are done, the phone is wiped dry with a napkin.
The next step is to apply glue or branded tape to surfaces that do not come into contact with the display. Then the glass is replaced. The Home button is neatly glued, while it should be clearly positioned in its place. Then you need to wipe the rim of the phone with a napkin. Further, the new glass is freed from the protective film, and the device is placed in a case.
Preventive risk
The fifth version of the iPhone is much simpler. And if earlier it was not possible to repair the previous models yourself, now it will not be difficult to replace the glass on the fifth version of the iPhone. But you need to take into account certain risks in such a repair. Indeed, at first glance, replacing glass on an iPhone does not require special skills, but this is far from the case. There are a number of small, but very important nuances, if ignored irresponsibly, the gadget will need serious repairs.
Namely:
- mechanical damage can be caused to the phone when removing the frame of the case, which can lead to cracks;
- careless work with trains (contact with solvent, glue, water) will lead to serious damage to the gadget;
If there is even a minimal risk when repairing an iPhone, then it is more advisable to entrust the replacement of damaged glass on it to professionals. You should not rely on yourself without being completely sure of the success of the business.
