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.
Tools
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Unplug all cables from your phone.
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Hold the power and either volume button and slide to power off your phone.
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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.
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Make sure there's a single strip of tape (not overlapping) across the bottom edge, big enough for a suction cup to fit on.
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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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Use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat the bottom edge of the screen until it's slightly too hot to touch.
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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.
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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.
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Insert the tip of an opening pick in the gap you just created.
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The screen and ambient light sensor cables are located near the volume and Action buttons.
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There are delicate spring contacts around the perimeter of the phone.
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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.
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Leave the pick inserted under the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from re‑sealing.
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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.
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Use a JIS 00 screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the cable covers:
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One 1.4 mm‑long screw for the screen and front sensor cable cover
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One 1.3 mm‑long screw for the battery cover
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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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Insert the tip of an opening pick under the top right corner of the front sensors large, glued down cable.
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Slowly slide the pick under the cable and lift until you can grip it with your fingers.
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Use your fingers to peel up the cable and remove the sensors.
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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.