iPhone 17 Pro Max Back Glass Removal

Step 1

Safety precautions

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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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• Let your iPhone's battery drain below 25% before starting this repair—a charged lithium‑ion battery may catch fire if damaged.
• Unplug all cables from your phone.
• Hold the power and either volume button and slide to power off your phone.

Step 2

Cracked glass preparation

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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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• Glass shards can complicate disassembly—or worse, cause injury. If your phone is cracked, follow this step.
• Apply strips of packing tape to the cracked glass until it's completely covered—this will help keep the glass contained and allow the suction cup to stick.
• Make sure there's a single strip of tape (not overlapping) across the bottom edge, big enough for a suction cup to fit on.
• Only cover the glass itself—don't stick any tape to the frame.
• Consider wearing safety glasses to protect your eyes from any glass shaken free during the repair.

Step 3

Remove the pentalobe screws

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• Use a P2 pentalobe screwdriver to remove the two 7.5 mm‑long screws on either side of the charging port.

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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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP iOpener Referenced by the iFixit guide

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• Adhesive secures the back glass to the frame. Heating the glass softens the adhesive, making it easier to separate.
• Heat an iOpener and lay it on the bottom edge of the back glass for two minutes.
• Alternatively, you can use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat the back glass until it's slightly too hot to touch.
• Improper use of a heat gun can destroy the wireless charging assembly and/or battery—follow the linked instructions carefully.

Step 5

Apply a suction handle

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

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• Apply a suction handle to the bottom edge of the back glass, as close to the edge as possible.

Step 6

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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• Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force until a gap forms between the back glass and frame.
• If you're having trouble, apply more heat and try again.
• Insert the tip of an opening pick into the gap you just created.

Step 7

Separate the 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 perimeter of the back glass to separate all the adhesive securing it.
• Only insert your pick slightly under the back glass near the top of the left edge. Otherwise, you may damage the wireless charging ribbon cable.

Step 8

Prop up the back glass

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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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• At this point, the back glass should be completely separated from the frame. If it feels stuck, go back around the perimeter and separate any remaining adhesive.
• Flip the back glass over the left edge and use the suction handle to prop it up.
• Alternatively, you can lay the glass down flat over the left side.

Step 9

Remove the cover screw

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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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• Be careful not to damage the exposed battery with your tools during the next few steps.
• Use a tri‑point Y000 screwdriver to remove the 1.0 mm‑long screw securing the wireless charging connector cover.

Step 10

Remove the cover

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger 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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• Remove the cover.

Step 11

Disconnect the back glass

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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 point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the wireless charging press connector.

Step 12

Remove the back glass

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• Remove the back glass.