How to Replace Your iPhone 5 Screen (Complete Guide)

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How to Replace Your iPhone 5 Screen (Complete Guide)

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10 жыл бұрын

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Thanks to my girlfriend dropping her phone on the sidewalk and shattering the screen, I'm going to do a video on how to fix a broken iPhone 5 screen (thanks Christy!). I've seen a few of these videos online but noticed a bit of a gap in the information that I'd like to address in my tutorial; they're incomplete. Let me explain.
There are two different types of replacement screens for the iPhone 5, one that has all of the parts that are normally attached to the screen included (earpiece, home button, etc.), and one that, simply put, doesn't. I HIGHLY recommend buying the more complete one as it's usually only $30 more or so and makes the repair process WAY faster. This is what most tutorial videos on repairing the screen usually show: a simple undoing of the old screen and reconnecting of the new one. This process can take less than 3 minutes (depending how angry you get at the prying off of the screen, and how long that temper tantrum might take you to calm down from). Instead of showing that today though, I figured I'd show the complete replacement, home button and all.
Maybe you want to save the $30, maybe you can't find the complete kit from someplace other than shady Chinese websites, or maybe you like a challenge? Regardless, there is a way to do it and it can be done still relatively easily. Here's how:
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@solitudocarnis 6 жыл бұрын

Five minutes? It took me two hours to fix it, but now my iPhone is as good as new. Thanks for the video!

@JoseGadi1991 8 жыл бұрын

if the screen is too cracked for the suction cup to work, put some clear tape over the screen and try again.

@haikaljoy 8 жыл бұрын

wow thanks

@jjdjjjejejejdjdjjdjdn3541 8 жыл бұрын

+kalj ههههه

@jennyphonefixmachinefactor1217 8 жыл бұрын

yes can use Kapton, then put on machine for separate no problem

@Shyzah 7 жыл бұрын

what i did was just unscrew it and shove flat head screwdrivers on the sides and force the screen out with pliers later on. worked pretty well, no cuts or glass in fingers

@marvi1991d 7 жыл бұрын

I feel like this comment help me more than the whole video. Thanks

@GilesMDavis 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Worked a treat (I used whole display kit, not just screen). Getting the oldscreen off is the hardest part. Takes some confidence. There seems to be a small indent at the bottom corner that the plastic tool fits in. I managed to lever it off from there.

@michaelandillocr 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome. I needed to help my mom with the "black screen". You make it look so easy, that I told her right away that I would do it, and I did it. Great Video.

@martinloots9108 9 жыл бұрын

Instructions weren't clear. Accidentally built a Samsung...

@aceminecraft1569 9 жыл бұрын

Haha awesome

@lavinarios2185 7 жыл бұрын

ahahah

@maxmill8645 7 жыл бұрын

Haha, really?

@sacrifice_7401 6 жыл бұрын

Martin Loots xD

@stillamitchinmybook6320 4 жыл бұрын

Dam.. I feel sorry for you.. guess just throw that piece away..

@CycleElectronics 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you, man. You video was first found. And helped me a lot. This process is actually much easier than for iphone 4/4s, which I already can do with my eyes closed.

@ljnrf 7 жыл бұрын

4:22, you put in "the third screw" next to the home button. That screw holds the back metal plate so that cannot be screwed in before you put the plate on. You should edit your video and correct that (and mention the purple plastic protection you forgot to take off)

@lukewojcik8663 6 жыл бұрын

I have never done anything else remotely like this and even I noticed the screw mistake straight away that I corrected, I left the film on because I thought maybe, just maybe this guy might still know what he is doing, but after assembling it, the response on the digitiser is a bit funny at times... This proves that no matter how professional someone seems, that has nothing to do with them being a reliable source of info and expertise. I mean come, those were two obvious mistakes, I was expecting him to at least go 'duh sorry guys' when installing the back plate and correcting the screw. I always question people who look like they know the alphabet. Anyway, it did help me install the screen I guess.. but I should take it apart a bit now to get that film off, though I fear to run the risk of damaging anything as I was surprised everything seemed to work pretty ok, apart from the occasional digitiser hiccups that I am assuming is from the film, in fact im surprised its not performing worse from what I read about not removing that film.. WHY IS THIS COMMENT SO LOW

@dalltex 5 жыл бұрын

He also didn't transfer the camera guide or the small spacer.

@MasonSanchez. 4 жыл бұрын

I thought that protector on the back was supposed to be taken off. My old screen doesn't have a film like that. And that third screw. I knew it held that back heat protector on, but when I saw him put it on without the metal plate, I was slightly confused.

@MasonSanchez. 4 жыл бұрын

@@dalltex I didn't see what you were talking about on my phone. There is a small round clear plastic spacer that the front camera fits into, and my "bare-bones" screen like his had that in place already. And there's a very small square shaped clear plastic piece I broke off of my old screen, but that's also already in place on my new screen. Can you please describe the two pieces you are talking about? Thanks in advance!!!!

@ljnrf 4 жыл бұрын

@@MasonSanchez. it's been my experience that different replacement screens have different amounts of those parts attached. It sounds like your replacement assembly already had them. However that protector, you have to take that off. That screw, cannot go in as shown. If you look on ifixit they often have good high-resolution photos of what it should look like.

@karimameguid2567 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much!!!! I did it and it works beautifully. Great video!!! I got the bare bones one and was so nervous about taking my phone apart. Your step by step guide was perfect!!!!

@rsanchez7111 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing I just fixed my old iPhone 5. I got the whole kit for 18$. And it worked thanks again

@damianzieminski5583 9 жыл бұрын

dude, you're the best! just replaced my screen watching this video. very helpful! thank you!

@handofcreation0 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the guide. Dropped my iPhone today. Didn't even crack or break the glass front at all. Totally ruined the LCD screen though. Picked up the phone and watched as the ghostly image of what I was looking at faded to blackness. Fun fun!

@jjeep71 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this video! This was much easier than I thought it would be. I used a new screen with a home button. Only took about 15 minutes total.

@Djcassels1986 9 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Actually shows you how to put it back together unlike some others. I had to find another video to show the connections a bit better though. My iPhone is back up and running though, so cheers!

@DavePainkiller 9 жыл бұрын

Boy, your name caught me off guard for a second (hahah). And you also said what I was going to say! Cannot wait to get my screen changed out.

@angelkous 5 жыл бұрын

great video. I did everything correct except one thing ..be careful where you put the screws when you screw on the last part to the new monitor like shown @5.27 ..if you screw the bit longer screw to the wrong place that will create a black spot on your new screen like it did for me ..apart from that everything went fine with the instructions of the vid. Thank you.

@darlingishere 7 жыл бұрын

Watching this from my broken screen, someone's repairing mine tomorrow and I wanna know how he's gonna do it, hope I can trust him!

@stillamitchinmybook6320 4 жыл бұрын

How much he get you for?? $100??

@darlingishere 4 жыл бұрын

@@stillamitchinmybook6320 2 years ago damn, well he fucked it up and tried using somebody else's old phone to fix it. I don't remember how much I paid tho, def above 40€, but the guy never gave it back. I got mad at him ofc, and rn, 2 years later, he's trying to flirt with me as if I didn't forget what he did to my phone 😂 better off with an android

@harry1180 7 жыл бұрын

thank you so much this is very helpful, i was going to pay someone to fix my phone screen which is probably the better idea to do but it was going to take them a while to do but now i can do it myself hopefully without breaking anything.

@mandyroux2321 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks - well presented. Quick question, did the screen you use include lcd/digitiser or was it just the glass portion? Looks like the latter, but I am new to this so some verification would be great! :)

@batmanvjoker6122 9 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for posting this video. Just have one question. Is the front facing camera attached to the screen too and does that need to be transferred to the barebones version?

@johnnyappleseed4792 8 жыл бұрын

what is the name of your channel in KZfaq I would love to check out any other videos that you mat have on here? also I feel like air need a degree in cell phone technology after successfully fixing my screen by watching your video(lol) took me a lot longer than the 10mins it took you in the vid, buy it is fixed now and I owe you a million thanks!!!!! true lifesaver dude right here Mr. Unlocked!

@grahammcdonald 9 жыл бұрын

Nice vid. I'd recommend using a piece of paper, drawing a diagram of the phone(circling where the screws go), use stick double sided tap on the paper and then you can stick the screws to it in the circles. Also, pry the mainboard connectors off with the plastic tool instead of fingers.

@rolandcarlos765 2 жыл бұрын

You all probably dont give a damn but does someone know of a way to log back into an Instagram account..? I was dumb forgot my account password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me!

@tommygarrett2519 2 жыл бұрын

@Roland Carlos Instablaster =)

@rolandcarlos765 2 жыл бұрын

@Tommy Garrett thanks for your reply. I found the site on google and Im trying it out atm. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will reply here later with my results.

@rolandcarlos765 2 жыл бұрын

@Tommy Garrett it did the trick and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy! Thanks so much you saved my ass !

@tommygarrett2519 2 жыл бұрын

@Roland Carlos no problem :)

@Visafreak 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for sharing your experience. I was able to follow you step by step and you saved me a whole of lot of time and money. Tnx again

@jpxgomez 8 жыл бұрын

Great video. I just need some help getting a good quality screen. Amazon ones look kind of iffy. Do you know a good online retailer?

@pattskatoey3139 4 жыл бұрын

You make it look really easy. Hope I can give it a try myself.

@DenVukaj 9 жыл бұрын

I bought a pre assembled 5s screen, do you think the front camera quality will be as good as the original one? And the screen I ordered comes with a home button assembled aswell, so can I remove that and use the one from my old screen so Touch ID still works? Thanks!

@vizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz 9 жыл бұрын

thanks and make sure your front facing camera is positioned right and also the gold markings on the home button have to touch the point on the motherboard

@marytamse8131 9 жыл бұрын

This really saves my life today. I just broke my screen accidentally. 😭 Thank you very much!

@drparty 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Great guide. Sure is so much easier than the 4/4s!

@ToucanFlip 9 жыл бұрын

Great guide! FYI for screens that suction cups wont pull enough for you to pry, put a little a bit of guerrilla glue in the suction and let it set for a day. Came right out like a charm without damaging the sides...

@aldwinleeestopia 6 жыл бұрын

did you use a original LCD? will using LCD's from stores that fixes screens, will it affect the display? the colors etc.? answering this question will really help me. BTW i have a flickering screen on my iPhone 5!

@aggelo143 7 жыл бұрын

Easy piecy, great tutorial, thank you!

@AngeloTime 9 жыл бұрын

Tip: try to clean the connections with an air spray or a brush before putting the connections back. I ended up having to reopen and clean them because there were white bars appearing on the top of the display.

@jd_savage_og7016 9 жыл бұрын

Hey ik ur commented 2 months ago, but please reply if u see this. SO my phone has the white bars do i need to open the phone to make them go away?

@AngeloTime 9 жыл бұрын

JD_Savage_OG Yea I reopened it and sprayed the connections with an air can and it worked fine after

@REVENGEOFJH456 8 жыл бұрын

Hey quick question. I want to do it with the barebones kit to save some money. Does having the biometric home button change the process at all or does it connect the same? Thanks.

@martinsouthampton 9 жыл бұрын

Great walk through! Phone is working absolutely fine after this.

@Saudagaar 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, followed the steps and all worked.

@rainman8106 9 жыл бұрын

Ill be using your demo, to repair my iphone 5...thanks for the detailed upload.

@kellynokeefe 9 жыл бұрын

Great vid!! Helped a lot however there is one minor mistake. The part where you reinstall the home button you are instructed to place all three screws where you are actually only supposed to place the two on either side. The third top screw goes in after the shield plate to help secure it . Other than that perfect how to vid.

@JasonBolte 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. It helped out a ton!

@erfanelfariza 7 жыл бұрын

What Video Editor Software You Use To Create TEXT (David Cogen) On That Video Above..?

@chippylamb8927 7 жыл бұрын

Worked a treat thank you 😊 really easy! if anyone has problems just use your initiative lol

@Kiweh99 9 жыл бұрын

watched on a broken screen

@xkenny1551 8 жыл бұрын

Same lol

@buzzedarm 8 жыл бұрын

Same lmfao 😂😂😂

@oldryan3124 8 жыл бұрын

Same

@zerodqyy 8 жыл бұрын

same

@yuhyeet5157 8 жыл бұрын

Couldnt see shat

@danleee1 10 жыл бұрын

Hey man got a question. The same pentalobe screwdriver I used for removing all screws works only except for the home button. Are you using a different pentalobe device to remove those two home button 1.3mm Phillips screws? (Strangely im able to remove the third screw sitting adjacent to them. Please let me know. THanks!

@rebeccahawk7421 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hoping to bring my old iPhone 5 back to life! 🌞

@kimngoc92 7 жыл бұрын

thanks so much for useful video, so... hot to replace new battery? Please help me. Thanks

@worldpeace6927 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video, but i was wondering as you know iphone5 screen are very bright, is there any way to tone that down, so as to save power and the screen life span

@millyfernandez521 6 жыл бұрын

What’s the link ? for the screen Replacement that has all of the parts that are normally attached to the screen included (earpiece, home button, etc.),

@ashleighh.2561 10 жыл бұрын

Great job differentiating between the "bare bones" and the all inclusive screens :)

@shreshthotalukder9194 3 жыл бұрын

Ur workouts are really gd. Tnx

@scaylar5002 8 жыл бұрын

hello, can you tell if there is any difference between 5 and 5s? (in the screen and replacement process) tnx!

@Patnado 7 жыл бұрын

My phone had the vertical lines on it before i watched this video. Now it works. Thanks!

@Floof_Factory 8 жыл бұрын

Where can I buy the screen with the home button and the connectors? Is there a place online I can buy this for my iPhone 5C?

@TRekt 9 жыл бұрын

is there anyway to put in the mic wrong? after doing this, siri and my front camera mic dont work, for example if i take a video with back camera sounds can be heard yet with the front nothing, im guessing this has something to do with the screen change right?

@ferenczhucker4561 4 жыл бұрын

How did you deal with the home button power ribbon on opening ?, or for that matter reestablishing the electrical connection on closing ?

@keithdavison7357 7 жыл бұрын

Couple quick questions. I noticed you didn't peel the film off the back. I saw the tab by the home button when you were putting the back plate back on. Also you just put the home button in and reassembled, I've read or seen someone say to glue or tape the button in as it will move or be loose. Any problems?

@DHBKidd510 8 жыл бұрын

Ive noticed that there is some kind of thin black layer of film on the metal backing of the screen, just the metal part, not the actual screen. Is that heat protection or something that helps recognize the fingers magnetic feild (touch) to the screen? Does it have a special use because mine got scratched when I was disassembling my phone...

@anthonyc8951 3 жыл бұрын

Where do you get one of those screwdrivers from? 🤔 I need to do this but I haven’t got one 🙄 I may just go into the local phone shop and ask if they will do it for me and I’ll throw them a couple of quid lol (I have 2 iPhone 5’s one of them is broke internally but the screen is fine and the other works apart from the screen so I need to swap them over)

@simonpayne856 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video guide, many thanks. Simon Ireland

@rasjr92 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video I definitely need to get a new screen my screen has a crack and also lifted basically mine is hanging off the board

@UnitedByFlight 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much with my friends help made it happen with the bare bones screen replacement. Thanks again!!

@ip4320 10 жыл бұрын

Please i need you support. I change everything carefully as you did on the video. Yesterday everything was working great but today the touch screen is going crazy, i cant swap pictures, slide left or right is sort of fucked up, and also when i send an email, or sms the a doesnt always respond or some letters if you push on them appear double. If i do a hard reset, everything works great but after some time it starts losing it again. What might be wrong? maybe a connection issue? do you suggest i open it again?will that help?

@redskies3000 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your help and it worked, although you made it look a little too easy. If you are over 40 or older, I recommend some type of hands free magnifier.

@nonono9406 8 жыл бұрын

Does it take a few days for the new screen to get used to it that's what my phone repair guy told me as I got it fixed today and it's abit weird like ghost touches

@MarioEstradaL 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for make this video bro! It helped me a lot :)

@TheUnlockr 8 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@silkyvuzz 8 жыл бұрын

+TheUnlockr do u know how to find a cheap but also pretty strong screen?

@yusufahmed8967 8 жыл бұрын

+TheUnlockr ur. very good

@aa664_ 8 жыл бұрын

SUCCESS! thank you for a very thorough video!

@RobArnoldWorld 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid! Thanks!

@user-mz3ib8si9l 8 жыл бұрын

Who else watched this on their broken screen.

@6o4dhaliwal92 8 жыл бұрын

@itzlevigaminghd671 8 жыл бұрын

Me sadly

@awesomealex8830 8 жыл бұрын

@asatukallay5216 8 жыл бұрын

Me..... I almost cry yesterday when my screen broke😂😂😂 thank Goodness I find this video am gonna buy the kit and do it myself!

@jackmurray3174 8 жыл бұрын

@philakovic 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, apreciate your work. 💪

@brandonben-hanania4609 9 жыл бұрын

Hey does this quick method only work for iPhone 5 and up, or does it also work for iPhone 4s and below?

@kast422 5 жыл бұрын

Looks easy thanks for the video

@ichorousmedia 8 жыл бұрын

my iphone 5 seems to be very different from all of the phones in these example videos, I got my cracked screen off but the back plate is still snug in the phone, and there are no screws connecting it to the front part of the screen. It seems secure in the phone, so I am hesitant to pry it off to reach the inner part of the phone with the connectors and battery. I need some advice

@miriahthomas6121 7 жыл бұрын

Does the same process work for iPhone 5s screen replacements since they're basically the something besides the home button?

@ian_snyder 4 жыл бұрын

This was great, thanks!

@leah.c941 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, my iphone looks as good as new! I subscribed😃

@jrjr8062 8 жыл бұрын

Hey I have a question! Ok so my screen is fine I believe but I have a Black line that runs all the way down my screen and I was wondering would I have to buy a new screen or clean the inside or take it to the Apple Store? Please help

@frostbite9635 5 жыл бұрын

Did this all by myself, i was shaking like freaking crazy & i was able to do it! but! it did have a yellow hue & would not respond to my touch, so i took it apart again & i made sure the wires were connected by pushing them fiercely & it worked!!! And the earpiece mesh(?) i lost the screws & i freaked and started looking EVERYWHERE on my floor, turns out i didn't loose em... they were on my screw plate.........

@alexkisin2726 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million!! step by step perfection

@jerichoalbertcruz2560 7 жыл бұрын

Hi i can i use iphone 5 s/c Lcd glass screen instead of iphone 5 lcd because i don't know where to buy iphone 5 lcd glass screen here in the Philippines

@Gliebert49 9 жыл бұрын

I had some trouble right away after I unloosed the screen from the chassis and tried to open it there was a strip attached that prevents me from pulling up the creek to 90 degree angle. How do !i detach it? I have never seen this before.

@robinsilvas8245 6 жыл бұрын

I used your video to help replace my screen and I also did the battery. Now the screen has a slight glow and if I hold down the power to restart it quickly flashes the apple but it does not stay on or turn on. What am I doing wrong?

@annblack41 7 жыл бұрын

thank you it helped a lot and the tutorial is great

@666cowie 6 жыл бұрын

Used this to help remove and pop my screen back in. 5 minute job. Majic. Cheers.

@snipars71 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks this helped!

@TeoMichel 6 жыл бұрын

Hey, i just used your video to replace de screen of my iPhone but it didn't turn back on, i thought it was a problem of the new screen soo y tried back the old broken one but it didn't turn on either. Do anyone have any clue why it might be? Please i'm very stressed right now

@nabazkadr2110 6 жыл бұрын

thank you! great video

@asiadaniels5317 9 жыл бұрын

Nice my sister reallyed needed that!

@cmontoya82 10 жыл бұрын

Any ideas on what to do if one of the tiny screws holding the LCD wire is stripped?

@RealBG1987 3 жыл бұрын

So I have this slate black rare iPhone 5 running iOS 6.1.2 and it needs a brand new back housing, I don’t like the silver underneath, it needs a new screen FROM ANOTHER BLACK IPHONE, and a new battery, and new bottom speakers. My iOS 6 iPhone 5 has been through quite the ride.

@KennyChu 10 жыл бұрын

Very good guide for starters.

@crystalr2277 4 жыл бұрын

I just ordered your repair kit for iPhone 5, the screen is not snapping back into place in the top left corner of the phone so it's not quite fitting. How do I fix this without breaking the new screen?? I don't want to apply too much pressure.

@elijahmshoemaker 8 жыл бұрын

question. I hope you respond but my phone is cracked to the case where there is blue green red lines and black spots. Is that able to be fixed?

@skylerlovejoy 8 жыл бұрын

I replaced my screen and now i have these weird lines and they very depending one the picture. Did i do something wrong or is it just the need screen

@prettymoon4600 9 жыл бұрын

OMG IT WORKED! I Bought A New Screen Of EBAY And The Tools, When We Did It The Screen Didn't Come On Though You Could Hear The Noise, We Connected It All And The Screen Came On, So Happy Now, Got An iPhone 5 My First Phone! YAY!

@Skumpaj 9 жыл бұрын

nice vid!! thx what kind of screwdriver are you using?

@TheUnlockr 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! And I have links to the tools I used in the description.

@cangri1788 9 жыл бұрын

I'm also here because of my girlfriend breaking her iphone's screen 😂

@mrkunt8289 6 жыл бұрын

cangri1788 iPhone’s? More than 1?

@crimsonfker4999 6 жыл бұрын

Happy Sponge your are dumb the iphone's screen, the screen basically belongs to the iphone it is the iphone's screen

@chelsearosepimentel4536 6 жыл бұрын

Happy Sponge and that's why, kids, do NOT skip class

@azure3544 5 жыл бұрын

good 4 u

@hamizane 10 жыл бұрын

I laughed so hard when you said "first, you'll need a broken screen" because i was so used to hearing "first, your phone need to be jailbroken"... Hahaha

@fayeh9424 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much !!

@noflyzone6596 8 жыл бұрын

I didn't buy a new screen for my iphone 5 but i have a iphone 5c, can i just take that screen from the 5c and put it in the 5?

@Jrmc111 7 жыл бұрын

When ordering the screen does it matter how many Gs I have a 16g but all the replacement screens say 6g ?

@chubris 10 жыл бұрын

are you supposed to leave the plastic film on the backing of the digitizer?

@zachb7122 7 жыл бұрын

Where can you get the screw driver you use to remove the screen??

@343Talent 9 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot buddy. helped a lot saved me 80 bucks

@TheUnlockr 9 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@merged 7 жыл бұрын

I can't unlock my Iphone!!! Did I do something wrong when I replaced the screen?Also where the biggest screw goes when you put the plate back?Thanks for your help...:)