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Front Sensors Removal

Attributed iFixit repair guide for iPhone 15 Pro.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Moderate No estimate Guide 199430
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Step 1

Ambient light sensor information

Front Sensors Removal — Ambient light sensor information ⌕
  • Check if your new screen comes with an ambient light sensor installed.
  • If it doesn't, follow the remaining steps to remove and transfer the sensor from your original screen to your replacement.
Step 2

Remove the ambient light sensor cover screws

Front Sensors Removal — Remove the ambient light sensor cover screws ⌕
P2 Pentalobe Screwdriver iPhone
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP P2 Pentalobe Screwdriver iPhone Referenced by the iFixit guide
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Spudger
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Use a Phillips #000 driver to remove the two 1.4 mm-long screws securing the ambient light sensor cover.
Step 3

Remove the ambient light sensor cover

Front Sensors Removal — Remove the ambient light sensor cover ⌕
Spudger
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide
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iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6)
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6) Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Remove the ambient light sensor cover.
Step 4

Heat the ambient light sensor adhesive

Front Sensors Removal — Heat the ambient light sensor adhesive ⌕
Heat Gun
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iF
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Isopropyl Alcohol (90% or Greater) Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Be careful not to overheat the screen—the plastic components can melt if they get too hot.
  • Use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat the ambient light sensor until it's warm to the touch.
Step 5

Pry up the sensor

Front Sensors Removal — Pry up the sensor ⌕
Spudger
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide
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iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6)
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6) Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Be very gentle handing the ambient light sensor, as its cable is extremely fragile.
  • Use the flat end of a spudger to gently lift the ambient light sensor out of its enclosure.
Step 6

Reheat the ambient light sensor

Front Sensors Removal — Reheat the ambient light sensor ⌕
iF
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Isopropyl Alcohol (90% or Greater) Referenced by the iFixit guide
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iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6)
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6) Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • By this point, the sensor has likely cooled down.
  • Apply more heat until the entire glued down part of the sensor is warm to the touch.
Step 7

Repair step

Front Sensors Removal — repair step ⌕
iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6)
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6) Referenced by the iFixit guide
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Spudger
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Insert the tip of an opening pick under the bottom right corner of the sensor.
  • Slide the pick under the sensor and lift until you can grip it with your fingers.
Step 8

Remove the ambient light sensor

Front Sensors Removal — Remove the ambient light sensor ⌕
  • Use your fingers to slowly peel up and remove the sensor.