2011-09-09

How to Replace Your iPhone 3G Screen




Step-by-step instructions on how to replace the screen in an iPhone 3G are discussed in this Mahalo.com video tutorial. To view more video tutorials, you can visit the Mahalo.com YouTube channel.

Step 1: Gather All Materials

Before you begin disassembling your iPhone, make sure that you have everything you will need to complete the project. You will of course need your damaged phone and the replacement screen and digitizer. But you will also need a few other things to make the process easier. You will need packing tape and a suction cup to help you remove the screen. A small plastic stick will allow your to remove the LCD screen and detach the connections. To reapply the screen you will need super glue. Most importantly you must have a 00 Philips-head screwdriver to take the iPhone apart.2
Step 2: Remove the Damaged Screen

Now that you have everything ready, you can remove the damaged screen. 3

   1. On the bottom of the phone, you will find two screws. These will need to be removed first.
   2. Next place a strip of packing tape on the screen.
   3. Secure the suction cup to the broken screen and lift up gently.
   4. Do not pull the cables. Use the plastic stick to remove the cables marked one and two. Under the cable marked two, you will see a cable marked three that will also need to be removed.
   5. Pull the screen free.
   6. Remove the six screws along the edge of the screen.
   7. Separate the LCD from the glass by sliding the LCD towards the home button and detaching it.
   8. Use a hairdryer to soften the glue and remove glass particles from inside the phone.

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