Iphone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement

iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Replacement

Source: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPhone+15+Pro+Back+Glass+Replacement/166397
Category: Repairs
Type: External SOP

Summary

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for removing and replacing cracked or broken back glass on an iPhone 15 Pro. The repair involves disconnecting the wireless charging coil and carefully separating adhesive-sealed glass from the frame. Replacement back glass adhesive is required to complete the repair.

Procedure

  1. Prepare for disassembly: Drain battery below 25%, unplug all cables, power off the device using power + volume button.

  2. Protect cracked glass: Apply overlapping packing tape over cracked areas; ensure a smooth section at bottom edge for suction cup placement.

  3. Mark opening picks: Mark opening picks at 3 mm from the tip with permanent marker to prevent over-insertion damage.

  4. Remove pentalobe screws: Use P2 pentalobe screwdriver to remove two 7 mm screws on either side of charging port.

  5. Heat bottom edge: Use hair dryer or heat gun to heat bottom edge until hot to touch.

  6. Create initial gap: Apply suction handle to bottom edge, pull with steady force to create gap, insert opening pick.

  7. Separate bottom adhesive: Slide pick along bottom edge (max 5 mm depth). Leave pick inserted in bottom left corner.

  8. Heat left edge: Heat until hot to touch.

  9. Separate left adhesive: Insert second pick, slide to top left corner (max 5 mm depth). Leave inserted.

  10. Heat top edge: Heat until hot to touch.

  11. Separate top adhesive: Insert third pick, slide to top right corner (max 5 mm depth). If stuck, press top clips inward with spudger.

  12. Separate top right corner: Rotate pick around corner, slide to volume up button (avoid slicing wireless charging cable). Leave inserted.

  13. Heat right edge: Heat until hot to touch.

  14. Separate right adhesive: Insert fourth pick at bottom, rotate around bottom right corner, slide to volume down button (avoid cable).

  15. Open back glass: Gently swing open over right edge. If stuck, check for missed adhesive or clips. Support glass against object to avoid cable strain.

  16. Remove connector cover: Use Y000 tri-point driver to remove 1.0 mm screw; use tweezers to slide cover out.

  17. Disconnect wireless charging coil: Use opening pick to pry up and disconnect press connector.

  18. Remove back glass: Lift away from device.

Notes

  • Battery must be below 25% before starting—charged lithium-ion battery may catch fire if damaged.
  • Do not insert picks deeper than 5 mm along any edge.
  • Wireless charging cable runs near volume buttons—avoid slicing during adhesive separation.
  • iOS 18+ supports part calibration via Apple’s Repair Assistant after installation.
  • Replacement back glass adhesive is required for reassembly.
  • Top clips may need inward pressure if top edge doesn’t separate cleanly.