iPhone XS Pentalobe Screws Replacement

Jeff Suovanen and one other contributor

Last updated on August 4, 2023

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Easy

Difficulty rating: Easy! Minimal disassembly, using only basic tools.

Introduction

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Use this guide to remove or replace the two screws securing the iPhone XS display panel. These are the only screws on the exterior of the iPhone. They use a five-point design that is unique to Apple, requiring a specialty P2 pentalobe driver for removal.

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  P2 Pentalobe Screwdriver iPhone

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Step 1 Pentalobe Screws

• Before you begin, discharge your iPhone battery below 25%. A charged lithium-ion battery can catch fire and/or explode if accidentally punctured.
• Power off your iPhone before beginning disassembly.
• Remove the two 6.9 mm-long pentalobe screws at the bottom edge of the iPhone.
• Opening the iPhone's display will compromise its waterproof seals. Have replacement seals ready before you proceed past this step, or take care to avoid liquid exposure if you reassemble your iPhone without replacing the seals.

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