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iPhone 15 Screen Replacement
This guide covers the iPhone 15 only. We sell two screen grades: an Incell LCD, the lowest-cost option, and a soft OLED that is the closer match to the original.
- Difficulty
- ●●●○○Moderate
- Time
- 45–75 min
- Steps
- 10
- Opens from
- Front
DIY guide — for informational purposes only. This is not a substitute for professional diagnosis, and repairs are performed at your own risk. Ultimate Wireless Solutions is an independent repair provider and is not affiliated with Apple Inc.
Tools
- Pentalobe screwdriver P2
- Tri-point screwdriver Y000
- Heat pad, iOpener or heat gun on low
- Suction cup and thin plastic opening picks
- Nylon spudger and ESD-safe tweezers
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+) and lint-free wipes
- Clamps or a screen press
Parts
- iPhone 15 screen with frame, Incell LCD or soft OLED (pre-cut display adhesive included)
Removal
Power off and remove the bottom screws
Back up and power the phone off. Remove the two P2 pentalobe screws on either side of the USB-C port. Tape over cracked glass first so it doesn’t flake and the suction cup can grip.
Power off and remove the bottom screws1 photo · Tap image to enlarge Soften the adhesive
Warm the edges of the screen evenly for 2–3 minutes. The glass should feel hot but still comfortable to hold.
Soften the adhesive1 photo · Tap image to enlarge Cut the adhesive around the sides and top
Lift near the bottom edge with a suction cup, slide a pick in and cut up both long sides. Keep the pick shallow so you don’t catch the cables or Face ID parts.
Slide the display a millimeter or two toward the bottom of the phone to release the top clips, then cut across the top. Don’t lift the bottom edge more than about 5°.
Cut both long sides first, then slide the screen down slightly and cut the top. Open the display like a book
The display stays attached by short cables along one long edge, and that edge acts as the hinge. Lift the free edge and open it like a book. Support it so the cables aren’t holding its weight.
Open the display like a book1 photo · Tap image to enlarge Disconnect the display
Remove the 2 tri-point screws, one from the display connector cover and one from the light sensor connector cover, and lift both covers off. Lift the display and light sensor cables straight up off their sockets.
Disconnect the display4 photos · Tap image to enlarge Remove the display
Lift the display away and set it face down on a clean, soft surface.
Remove the display1 photo · Tap image to enlarge
Reassembly
Clean the frame
Pull the old adhesive off the frame with tweezers at a low angle, then wipe with isopropyl alcohol. Only clean the outer edges of the display. Don’t touch the Face ID parts, grounding springs or the foam on the earpiece grille.
Remove the ambient-light sensor bracket2 photos · Tap image to enlarge Lay down the new adhesive
Peel the films from the new screen, line up the adhesive using the camera cutouts as a guide, pull the bottom liner while pressing it down and run a spudger around the edge two or three times.
Warm the sensor adhesive1 photo · Tap image to enlarge Connect the new display
Hold the new display beside the phone and press each cable on evenly. Refit both covers and their tri-point screws. Power on briefly to check picture and touch, then power off.
Lift the ambient-light sensor1 photo · Tap image to enlarge Close, press and test
Peel the remaining liners, check for loose screws, close the display, press the corners and edges until it clicks flush and clamp it for several minutes. Reinstall the bottom screws and test touch, Face ID, auto-brightness and the proximity sensor during a call.
Aftermarket screens show as an unknown part under Settings › General › About › Parts & Service History; that’s normal.
Release and transfer the sensor cable1 photo · Tap image to enlarge
Rather not open your phone?
We replace iPhone 15 screens same day at our Tustin shop, with a warranty on parts and labor.
Facts checked against Apple’s iPhone 15 repair manual. These guides are for informational purposes and repairs are done at your own risk. Ultimate Wireless Solutions is an independent repair shop and is not affiliated with Apple Inc.