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iPhone 14 Plus Rear Glass Replacement

Use this guide to replace a broken rear glass...

Apple iPhone 14 Plus Moderate 30 minutes - 1 hour Guide 153340

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Guide overview

Before you begin

Use this guide to replace a broken rear glass on your iPhone 14 Plus. The rear glass includes the charging coil and rear-facing microphone mounted on it. This guide was created using the A2886 (international) model. If you're fixing a different iPhone 14 Plus model, there may be some visual discrepancies, but the procedure should be the same. For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% before disassembling your device. This reduces the risk of fire if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions. Note: On iOS 18 and newer, you can pair new, genuine rear glass parts using Apple's Repair Assistant. You’ll need replacement adhesive to reattach the screen when reassembling the device. Your device will function normally, but will most likely lose its IP (Ingress Protection) rating.

Step 1

Remove the pentalobe screws

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP P2 Pentalobe Screwdriver iPhone Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tri-point Y000 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Power off your iPhone before beginning disassembly.
Remove the two 6.8 mm-long pentalobe P2 screws at the bottom edge of the iPhone.

Step 2

Mark your opening picks

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6) Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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If inserted too far, an opening pick can damage your device. Follow this step to mark your pick and prevent damage.
Measure 3 mm from the tip and mark the opening pick with a permanent marker.
You can also mark the other corners of the pick with different measurements.
Alternatively, tape a coin to a pick 3 mm from the tip.

Step 3

Tape over any cracks

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Safety Glasses Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Suction Handle Referenced by the iFixit guide

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If your iPhone has a cracked rear glass, keep further breakage contained and prevent bodily harm during your repair by taping over the glass.
Lay overlapping strips of clear packing tape over the iPhone's rear glass until the whole face is covered.
Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from any glass shaken free during the repair.
If you can't get the suction cup to stick in the next few steps, fold a strong piece of tape (such as duct tape) into a handle and lift the rear glass with that instead.
If all else fails, you can superglue the suction cup to the rear glass.

Step 4

Heat the bottom edge

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Heat Gun Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use a hair dryer or a heat gun to heat the bottom edge of the iPhone until the rear glass is slightly too hot to touch.
Never leave your heat gun in one spot for an extended period of time.

Step 5

Insert an opening pick

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Suction Handle Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6) Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Apply a suction handle to the bottom edge of the rear glass, while avoiding the very edge of the glass.
Pull up on the suction cup with firm, constant pressure to create a slight gap between the rear glass and the frame.
Insert an opening pick into the gap.
The adhesive holding the rear glass in place is very strong; creating this initial gap takes a significant amount of force. If you're having a hard time opening a gap, apply more heat, and gently rock the rear glass up and down to weaken the adhesive until you create enough of a gap to insert your opening pick.

Step 6

Heat the left edge

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Heat the left edge of the iPhone until the rear glass is slightly too hot to touch.

Step 7

Slice the left edge adhesive

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6) Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Slide the opening pick around the lower left corner and up the left edge of the iPhone, slicing through the adhesive holding the rear glass in place.
Don't insert your pick more than 3 mm, as you may damage internal components.

Step 8

Heat the right edge

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Heat the right edge of the iPhone (the edge with the power button) until the rear glass is slightly too hot to touch.

Step 9

Screen information

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide

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There's a delicate cable along the right edge of your iPhone. Don't insert your pick here, as you may damage the cable.

Step 10

Slice the right edge adhesive

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Re-insert your pick at the bottom edge of the iPhone, and slide it up the right side to continue separating the adhesive.
Don't insert your pick more than 3 mm, as you may damage the charging coil cable.

Step 11

Heat the top edge

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Heat the top edge of the iPhone until the rear glass is slightly too hot to touch.

Step 12

Slice the top edge adhesive

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6) Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Insert your pick underneath the top right edge of the phone. Slide it around the top-right corner and halfway across the top edge.

Step 13

Repair step

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Insert your pick underneath the top-left edge of the phone. Slide it around the top-left corner and halfway across the top edge.
Don't insert the pick more than 3 mm, as you may damage or smear the camera array.
Don't try to fully separate the rear glass yet, as there's a fragile ribbon cable connecting it to the iPhone's logic board.

Step 14

Open the iPhone

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Suction Handle Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Remove your suction handle from the rear glass.
Slowly open your iPhone by swinging the rear glass up from the left side, like the back cover of a book.
Be careful not to strain the short charging coil flex cable.
Lean the rear glass against something to keep it propped up while you're working on the phone.
If you don't have anything at hand to lean the rear glass against, your suction handle can do the trick.
During reassembly, lay the rear glass in position, align the clips along the top edge, and carefully press the top edge into place before snapping the rest down. If it doesn't click easily into place, check the condition of the clips around the perimeter of the rear glass and make sure they aren't bent.

Step 15

Unfasten the battery connector cover screws

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP P2 Pentalobe Screwdriver iPhone Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tri-point Y000 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use a Y000 screwdriver to remove the two 1.3 mm-long screws securing the battery connector cover.
Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from to avoid damaging your iPhone.
During reassembly, this is a good point to power on your iPhone and test all functions before you seal the display in place. Be sure to power your iPhone back down completely before you continue working.

Step 16

Remove the battery connector cover

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Grasp the battery connector cover with a pair of tweezers and slide it upwards (towards the A15 print) to unlatch the top hook.
Remove the battery connector cover.

Step 17

Disconnect the battery

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the battery cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
Try not to damage the black silicone seal surrounding this and other board connections. These seals provide extra protection against water and dust intrusion.
Bend the connector slightly away from the logic board to prevent it from accidentally making contact with the socket and providing power to the phone during your repair.

Step 18

Unfasten the charging coil connector cover

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP P2 Pentalobe Screwdriver iPhone Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tri-point Y000 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use a Y000 screwdriver to remove the single 1.0 mm-long screw securing the charging coil connector cover.

Step 19

Remove the charging coil connector bracket

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the charging coil connector cover.

Step 20

Disconnect the charging coil

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the charging coil cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.

Step 21

Remove the rear glass assembly

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6) Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Remove the rear glass assembly.
Apply new adhesive where it's necessary after cleaning the relevant areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%).
During reassembly, pause here if you wish to replace the rear glass adhesives.