iPhone screen replacement for a dark, dim display
This iPhone's display had gone dark and dim. We opened it from the front, moved the parts it needs onto a new screen, fitted it, and it boots to the Apple logo on the new screen.
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Dark, dim displaythe problem
New screenthe repair
Filmed on our bench in University City. Sped up; the full repair took much longer.
What we found
At check-in the display was dark, with only a very faint image. The back glass is cracked too, but this video covers the screen only.
Step by step
What we did
- 0:00 Removing the bottom screws
- 0:20 Prying the old screen open
- 0:44 Unplugging the old screen
- 0:54 Moving parts off the old screen
- 1:09 Fitting parts to the new screen
- 1:25 Connecting the new screen
- 1:37 Refitting the shields
- 1:51 Checking the connections inside
- 1:58 Powering on: Apple logo
Parts used
Replacement screen
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