Iphone 15 Plus Back Glass Replacement

iPhone 15 Plus Back Glass Replacement

Source: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPhone+15+Plus+Back+Glass+Replacement/166834
Category: Repairs
Type: External SOP

Summary

Complete procedure to safely remove and replace cracked or broken back glass on iPhone 15 Plus. Requires replacement back glass adhesive and careful attention to delicate internal components and clips.

Procedure

Preparation

  1. Drain battery below 25%
  2. Unplug all cables
  3. Power off phone (hold power + volume button, slide to power off)
  4. Tape over cracks with overlapping packing tape strips, leaving smooth area at bottom edge for suction cup

Opening Back Glass

  1. Mark opening pick 3 mm from tip with permanent marker (prevents insertion damage)
  2. Remove two 7.7 mm pentalobe screws on either side of charging port (P2 driver)
  3. Heat bottom edge of back glass with hair dryer or heat gun until hot to touch
  4. Apply suction handle to bottom edge, pull up with steady force to create gap
  5. Insert opening pick into gap

Adhesive Separation (by edge)

  1. Bottom edge: Insert pick max 5 mm deep. Slide back and forth to separate adhesive. Leave pick inserted in bottom right corner.
  2. Heat right edge until hot to touch
  3. Right edge: Insert pick max 7 mm deep. Rotate around bottom right corner, slide halfway up or until clip stops. Avoid volume button area. Leave pick inserted.
  4. Heat left edge until hot to touch
  5. Left edge: Insert second pick max 5 mm deep. Rotate around bottom left corner, slide to top left corner. Leave inserted.
  6. Heat top edge until hot to touch
  7. Top edge: Use second pick, max 3 mm deep. Rotate around top left corner to top right corner. Listen for clip releases. Leave inserted.
  8. Heat top right corner until hot to touch
  9. Top right corner: Max 4 mm deep. Rotate around top right corner, slide to volume up button

Removing Back Glass

  1. Gently swing back glass open to the right
  2. If stuck, check perimeter for missed adhesive or stuck clips
  3. Rest back glass against raised surface to avoid cable strain

Connector Disconnection

  1. Remove two 1.3 mm screws from lower connector cover (Y000 tri-point driver)
  2. Use tweezers to slide cover toward top, unhook from logic board
  3. Disconnect battery press connector (pry up with opening pick)
  4. Remove 0.9 mm screw from middle connector cover (Y000 driver)
  5. Push middle cover toward bottom, unclip top edge
  6. Disconnect wireless charging coil and NFC connector (pry up with opening pick)
  7. Remove back glass

Notes

  • Avoid inserting pick near volume up button—delicate cable present
  • Multiple spring contacts around perimeter—don’t exceed recommended insertion depths per step
  • iOS 18+: Use Apple’s Repair Assistant to pair new genuine rear glass
  • Track all screws and return to exact original locations
  • Heat carefully—battery susceptible to heat damage above “hot to touch”
  • Press connectors: align and press one side until click, then other side; ensure flat seating