Introduction
If your iPhone 14 Pro Max screen is cracked, not responding to touch, or not showing a picture when your phone is powered on, use this guide to restore your iPhone to working order with a new screen, a.k.a. display assembly.
This guide was created using the A2894 (international) model. If you're fixing a different iPhone 14 model, there may be some visual discrepancies, but the procedure should be the same.
For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% before disassembling your device. This reduces the risk of fire if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.
Note: On iOS 17.6 and earlier, True Tone and auto brightness functionality is disabled after a screen replacement, even when using an original Apple screen. Face ID is also disabled, unless the iPhone is running iOS 15.2 or newer. On iOS 18 and newer, you can calibrate your new screen using Apple's Repair Assistant to restore True Tone functionality on genuine screens purchased from Apple.
You’ll need replacement adhesive to reattach the screen when reassembling the device. Your device will function normally, but will most likely lose its IP (Ingress Protection) rating.
What you need
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Power off your iPhone before beginning disassembly.
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Remove the two 6.8 mm-long pentalobe P2 screws at the bottom edge of the iPhone.
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Measure 3 mm from the tip and mark the opening pick with a permanent marker.
Got to step 2 and realized the fix kit doesn't include an opening pick! Looks like a guitar pick, and I have those lying around. Is that expected? Looks like the pick is used in many steps below. There's a little blue crowbar that isn't mentioned in the instructions. Perhaps that replaces the opening pick?
Hi! I can't see which guide you were using when writing this comment. Can you reply here with which guide and fix kit you used?
I see you posted this in Meta. I hope it's resolved soon! In the meantime, a guitar pick may work well enough for your repair.
what fix kit?
My fix kit didn't include an opening pick either
My AliExpress refurbished screen came with a pick that has a coin-like circle that pops out, so no modification was necessary
It's not an Ifixit KIT if it doesn't include everything. You'll need to order the opening pic separately. Or head to Walmart like myself and look for guitar pics. Hopefully, this will work just as well.
No pick in mine as well. It’s really not clear that you have to order this separately when ordering an IPhone SE 202/2022 screen repair kit. Is this the case?
Frustrated, I ordered a compact package where everything was encapsulated. Useless suction tools could not separate the screen. If it is unable to decouple the screen, then why sucking suction tools you have provided.
For my kit the triangle pick was stuck inside the box with the screen not with the other tools maybe it's also there for you
Y’all are getting far, FAR too detailed with some of this stuff…. Measuring and marking the pick that you won’t actually use to open the device?!? lol that’s kinda funny. Just heat it up, grab a spudger, and the back just pops right off! The iFixit tech need to stick to the KISS method more often, you know KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID!!! Like l, for reals, I’ve been doing this stuff for YEARS and using iFixit guides regularly and this is just ridiculous at this point!
Will the phone still work if the sensor assembly on the back of the screen is damaged?
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Lay overlapping strips of clear packing tape over the iPhone's screen until the whole face is covered.
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If you can't get the suction cup to stick in the next few steps, fold a strong piece of tape (such as duct tape) into a handle and lift the screen with that instead.
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Tool used on this step:Clampy - Anti-Clamp$24.95
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Pull the blue handle backwards to unlock the Anti-Clamp's arms.
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Slide the arms over either the left or right edge of your iPhone.
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Position the suction cups near the bottom edge of the iPhone—one on the front, and one on the back.
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Squeeze the cups together to apply suction to the desired area.
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Support your iPhone on something sturdy such as a hardcover book so it rests hands-free and parallel to the ground; this makes it easier to work with in the following steps.
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Use a hair dryer to heat along the bottom edge of the iPhone. The screen should feel slightly too hot to touch.
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Wait one minute to give the adhesive a chance to release and present an opening gap.
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Insert an opening pick under the screen's plastic bezel when the Anti-Clamp creates a large enough gap.
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Skip the next two steps.
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Use a hair dryer or a heat gun to heat the bottom edge of the iPhone for 90 seconds or until the screen is slightly too hot to touch.
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Apply a suction handle to the bottom edge of the screen, while avoiding the very edge of the glass.
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Pull up on the suction cup with firm, constant pressure to create a slight gap between the screen and the frame.
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Insert an opening pick into the gap under the screen's plastic bezel.
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Use a hair dryer to heat the right edge of the iPhone (the edge with the power button) for 90 seconds or until the screen is slightly too hot to touch.
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Slide the opening pick around the bottom right corner of the iPhone to separate its adhesive.
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Continue sliding up the right edge of the iPhone until you reach the top right corner.
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Leave the pick in the top right corner before continuing.
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Use a hair dryer to heat the top edge of the iPhone for 90 seconds or until the screen is slightly too hot to touch.
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Insert your pick underneath the top right edge of the phone. Slide it around the top-right corner and half way across the top edge stopping right before the earpiece speaker cut-out.
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Use a hair dryer to heat the left edge of the iPhone for 90 seconds or until the screen is slightly too hot to touch.
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You will need to replace the entire module connected via the damaged ribbon cable, or worse, buying an entirely new screen.
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Insert a second opening pick in the bottom left corner of the iPhone.
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Twist both picks simultaneously until the left edge clips release.
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Rotate your iPhone so the right edge faces you.
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Open your iPhone by swinging the screen up from the right side, like the front cover of a book.
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Lean the screen against something to keep it propped up while you're working on the phone.
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Tool used on this step:Magnetic Project Mat$19.95
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Use a Y000 screwdriver to remove the eight screws securing the battery connector cover:
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Six 1.3 mm-long screws
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One 1.6 mm-long screw
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One 1.9 mm-long screw
You need to correct the guide. Are five 1.3mm-long screws two 1.6mm-long screws and one 1.9mm-long screw.
second 1.6mm-long screw sit a third one counting from left on right side of lcd flex cable
There is a second 1.6 mm-long screw that is placed on the lower standoff screw. The top left (third total from left) is slightly longer to accommodate the standoff screw. Placing this in the wrong spot will cause long screw damage.
The two previous commenters are correct, probably change to notate the two 1.6mm screws.
Nice job, guys!
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Grasp the connector cover with a pair of tweezers and slide it downwards to clear the flex cables.
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Remove the connector cover.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the battery cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
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Bend the connector slightly away from the logic board to prevent it from accidentally making contact with the socket and providing power to the phone during your repair.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the first display cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
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Use a PH000 screwdriver to remove the two 1.4 mm-long screws securing the sensor assembly bracket.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Use tweezers, or your fingers, to remove the front sensor assembly bracket.
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Heat an iOpener and apply it to the top edge of the screen for two minutes.
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Insert an opening pick between the proximity sensor and its recess on the screen.
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Pry up with the pick to separate the proximity sensor from the screen.
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Insert an opening pick between the ambient light sensor and its recess on the screen.
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Pry up with the pick to separate the ambient light sensor from the screen.
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Insert an opening pick under the left side of the front sensor assembly.
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Slide the pick under the assembly to separate it from the frame.
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If possible, turn on your device and test your repair before installing new adhesive and resealing.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
After your repair, depending on the replacement part, you may be able to calibrate it using Apple's Repair Assistant, available as of iOS 18. Update your device, navigate to Settings → General →About → Parts & Service History, tap Restart & Finish Repair, and follow the onscreen prompts.
The best way to secure the new screen is to apply a sheet of custom-cut double-sided tape to the frame and place the screen back in its original position.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
If possible, turn on your device and test your repair before installing new adhesive and resealing.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
After your repair, depending on the replacement part, you may be able to calibrate it using Apple's Repair Assistant, available as of iOS 18. Update your device, navigate to Settings → General →About → Parts & Service History, tap Restart & Finish Repair, and follow the onscreen prompts.
The best way to secure the new screen is to apply a sheet of custom-cut double-sided tape to the frame and place the screen back in its original position.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
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16 Comments
Thanks for this detailed guide on how to disassemble my phone screen. I was just checking some Celebrity Heights and all of a sudden my screen went black. I tried hard reset and all different things but it was the screen. I bought on eBay a new screen and used your guide to replace it and luckily everything went smoothly. Thanks again.
Just replaced the iPhone 14 Pro MAX, How do I get rid of the screen error message that the screen is not an authentic device?
you don't. Unless you have a display programmer but I don't think they exist for 14's yet.
Sean -
you can not, unless you separate the module on your old screen, soldering it on to the new screen, which requires some proper tools and skill. or you can just ignore the message.
Tamarind -
Yes, I got the same message.
I use my iPhone on the handlebar of my motorcycle and I have always been able to read the display well. Now, with the display provided by FIXIT, it is impossible to read the display. The contrast has decreased considerably to the point that it is impossible to use it on the motorcycle.
I have already bought some displays on AliExpress for various cell phones. This time I preferred to choose iFIXIT. I paid more for the display but expected better quality. The result was frustration.
Has anyone else had issues with the Proximity sensor not working correctly after the repair? It seems every 14 PM display we've done, the prox always has issues working consistently afterwards. Tried many different tools/alcohol/ pry methods but no matter what it still doesn't work properly. By working properly I mean it'll go black when covered(while on a call), but sometimes it takes a minute or two to come back after uncovering it. Or it'll go black (on a call) without even covering it. Seems in and out. Thought it'd be a alignment issue but even after re-seating it it still has issues.
Does anyone else have an issue with the phone restarting without a command? I damaged the proximity sensor and I'm waiting for a new one, but that's after I noticed smoke. The phone turns on and works normally, but restarts every few minutes or so, do I have to replace the whole mother board now?
If you've damaged the proximity sensor only - good, that's a normal behaviour of the iPhone when it can't reach one of its sensors, it goes every 2-5 minutes in a reboot, and generates a ".panic" file with some information about lack of access to perimetry. Google how to reach it, and analyze with panicfull.com to be sure if that's the only problem
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just want to know what the deal here is.....if i buy this kit, transfer the old sensors to the new screen, and put the new screen on, I'll have issues with proximity sensors, and unoriginal hardware warnings? The advertising for this kit seems a bit dishonnest here....
The unoriginal hardware notification does not affect the functionality of the phone. If you buy a used OEM screen, it will still provide you with this message. Only buying a brand new OEM screen will eliminate this...or so I've gathered from working on them. I'm pretty sure if you buy a non-genuine screen replacement, you will have issues with face ID and auto-brightness unless you transfer the chip from the old screen to the new one(which is annoying and tough, but completely possible with some skill). Heat up the screen from the glass side to remove the proximity sensor. I haven't had any issuues and I do it almost the same way as these guys.
Replaced my screen and the light sensor everything went well but screen comes on and goes off and the. Powers off then back on. When a call or message comes in screen won’t come on but will hear the notification sound what do I do
Hi I have a problem with the proxy sensor seems to be overheating the phone, is it damaged or have I damaged some other way as remove the sensor it doesn’t overheat, but I’ve tried a new sensor and it also makes the phone over heat??
