Introduction

Follow this guide to replace a broken, cracked, or non‑responsive screen on an iPhone 17 Pro.

After replacement, True Tone and auto-brightness may be disabled until you calibrate the screen with Apple’s Repair Assistant. Non-genuine screens may not get True Tone and auto‑brightness functionality back.

Note: You'll need replacement screen adhesive to complete this repair.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

    • Alternatively, you can tape a coin 3 mm from the tip of the pick.

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    • Use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat the bottom edge of the screen until it's slightly too hot to touch.

    • Improper use of a heat gun can destroy the display and/or battery—follow the linked instructions carefully.

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

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    • During the next step, make sure you're inserting your pick in the correct location:

    • There's a plastic bezel on the underside of the screen that sits on the frame. Insert your pick here, making sure it's completely under the bezel.

    • There's a seam between the plastic bezel and the display panel. Don't insert your pick here or you'll separate the two, complicating the repair.

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    • Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force until a gap forms between the screen and frame.

    • This may take significant force. If you're having trouble, reheat the screen and try again.

    • Insert the tip of an opening pick in the gap you just created.

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    • Don't insert your pick more than 3 mm under the screen to avoid damaging the following components:

    • The screen and ambient light sensor cables are located near the volume and Action buttons.

    • There are delicate spring contacts around the perimeter of the phone.

    • The underside of the screen has thin, metal clips that go into corresponding slots on the frame.

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    • Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive.

    • Leave the pick inserted under the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from re‑sealing.

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    • Pull the small nub on the suction cup to remove it from the screen.

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    • Use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat the right edge of the screen.

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    • Insert a second opening pick under the bottom right corner of the screen.

    • Slide the pick up the right edge to separate the adhesive and release the two clips.

    • You may need to pry the screen up slightly to release the clips

    • Leave the pick inserted under the top right corner to prevent the adhesive from re‑sealing.

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    • Use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat the top edge of the screen.

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    • Insert a third opening pick under the top right corner of the screen.

    • Slide the pick along the top edge and just barely around the top left corner to separate the adhesive and release the two clips.

    • Don't slide the pick farther, or you may damage the ambient light sensor cable.

    • Leave the pick inserted under the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from re‑sealing.

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    • Use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat the left edge of the screen.

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    • Insert a fourth opening pick under the bottom left corner of the screen.

    • Slide the pick up the right edge to separate the adhesive and release the clip, stopping just before the volume up button.

    • You may need to pry up the screen slightly to release the clip.

    • Don't slide the pick farther, or you may damage the screen cable.

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    • At this point, the screen should be completely detached from the frame. If it feels stuck, go back around the perimeter and separate any remaining adhesive or clips.

    • Lift the screen straight up and swing it over the left edge, propping it up against a sturdy box or stack of books so the cables aren't strained.

    • Alternatively, you can lay the screen down flat over the left side.

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    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.

    • Use a JIS 00 screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the cable covers:

    • One 1.4 mm‑long screw for the screen and front sensor cable cover

    • One 1.3 mm‑long screw for the battery cover

    • Small iFixit Phillips bits are designed to work with JIS screws. You can try Phillips drivers from other manufacturers, but you risk stripping the screw.

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    • Remove the two covers.

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    • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector.

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    • Use the tip of an opening pick or the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the screen and ambient light sensor press connectors.

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    • Remove the screen.

    • During reassembly, follow this guide to apply adhesive and install your screen.

    • Be careful not to damage any of the spring contacts as you clean the frame.

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    • If your replacement screen doesn't have front sensors installed, follow the next six steps to remove and transfer them.

    • Use a tri‑point Y000 screwdriver to remove the two 1.0 mm‑long front sensors screws.

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    • Remove the front sensors bracket.

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    • Use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat the front sensors.

    • You can heat the sensor directly, or heat its corresponding spot on the front of the screen.

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    • The front sensors are very fragile and can easily rip—be very gentle while removing them. If you're having trouble, apply more heat and try again.

    • Use the point of a spudger to pry up both front sensors.

    • Pry on the tab under the sensors—not the sensors themselves—or you may damage them.

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    • Insert the tip of an opening pick under the top right corner of the front sensors large, glued down cable.

    • Slowly slide the pick under the cable and lift until you can grip it with your fingers.

    • Use your fingers to peel up the cable and remove the sensors.

    • You can now transfer the sensors to your replacement screen.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

After your repair, calibrate a genuine replacement screen using Apple's Repair Assistant. Navigate to Settings General About Parts & Service History, tap Restart & Finish Repair, and follow the onscreen prompts.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers Community for help.

Spencer Day

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