Huawei P30 Pro Screen Replacement

Before you begin, switch off your phone.

Apply a [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iOpener+Heating/25705|heated iOpener|new_window=true] to the back of the phone to loosen the adhesive beneath the back cover. Apply the iOpener for at least two minutes.

Secure a suction handle to the bottom of the back cover, as close to the edge as possible.

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Lift the back cover with the suction handle to create a small gap between the cover and the frame.

Insert an opening pick into the gap.

If you have trouble, apply more heat to further soften the adhesive. Follow the iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.

Slide the opening pick to the bottom right corner.

Insert a second opening pick and slide it to the bottom left corner to cut the adhesive.

Leave the opening picks in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Insert a third opening pick at the bottom left corner.

In the next few steps whilst cutting around the rear camera make sure you only use the tip of the opening pick to avoid smearing the lens or damaging the camera.

Slide the tip of the opening pick from the bottom left corner along the side of the phone to cut the adhesive.

Leave the opening pick in its place at the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

If the adhesive becomes hard to cut, it most likely cooled down. [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iOpener+Heating/25705|new_window=true|Use your iOpener] to reheat it.

Insert a fourth opening pick under the top left corner of the back cover.

Slide the opening pick along the top edge of the phone to cut the adhesive.

Leave the opening pick in the top right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Insert a fifth opening pick at the top right corner of the phone.

Slide the opening pick along the right side to cut the remaining adhesive.

Lift and remove the back cover.

Before installing fresh adhesive and reassembling, remove any remaining adhesive from the phone, and clean the glued areas with isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth.

During reassembly, this is a good point to power on your phone and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power your phone back down completely before you continue working.

Secure the new back cover with pre-cut adhesive or double-sided adhesive tape. [guide|126585|After installing the rear glass], apply pressure for several minutes to help the adhesive form a good bond, such as by placing it under a stack of heavy books.

Remove the ten Phillips #00 screws (4.3 mm length).

Slide an opening pick under the black adhesive at the bottom right of the charging coil.

Carefully loosen the adhesive with the opening pick.

Slide an opening pick under the black adhesive at the bottom left of the charging coil.

Carefully loosen the adhesive with the opening pick.

Slide an opening pick under the left side of the motherboard cover.

Unhinge the left side of the motherboard cover by slightly rotating the opening pick.

Push the motherboard cover out of the sockets at the top edge of the phone beginning with the top left corner.

Remove the motherboard cover including the NFC and charging coil.

Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery connector.

When you disconnect connectors like these, be careful not to dislodge the small surface-mounted components surrounding the socket.

Remove the five Phillips #00 screws (4.3 mm length).

Some of these screws may be hidden under adhesive. Carefully peel the adhesive to uncover these screws.

Slide an opening pick under the top edge of the daughterboard cover.

Pry up and unhinge the daughterboard cover by slightly rotating the opening pick.

Remove the daughterboard cover.

Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the left main flex cable connector from the motherboard.

To re-attach [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Recognizing+&+Disconnecting+Cable+Connectors/25629#s70308|press connectors|new_window=true] like this one, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Do not press down on the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend, causing permanent damage.

Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the right main flex cable connector from the motherboard.

Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the main flex cable connector from the daughterboard.

Remove the main flex cable including the charging port by lifting it upwards and then pulling it in the direction of the motherboard.

Peel the orange adhesive strip labeled with a '''1''' off the battery. The orange adhesive tape will rip along a small perforated line.

Peel the orange adhesive strip labeled with a '''2''' off the battery. The orange adhesive tape will rip along a small perforated line.

Peel the orange adhesive strip labeled with a '''3''' off the battery.

Pull up the orange adhesive strip to lift the battery out of its recess.

Although these new adhesive tabs are supposed to make the battery removal easier, these may require some force. In case you're having trouble removing the battery, you can apply [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iOpener+Heating/25705|a heated iOpener|new_window=true] to the center of the display, to loosen the adhesive underneath.

Swing the battery up to an upright position.

Peel the battery off the remaining adhesive.

Remove the battery.

During re-assembly, temporarily re-connect the battery to the motherboard to help align it correctly. Disconnect the battery after it is seated.

Peel the battery's adhesive sticker off the midframe.

This step is mandatory if you are replacing the screen. However it is highly recommended to use a fresh adhesive sticker as well, when installing a new battery.

Secure the new battery with pre-cut adhesive or double-sided adhesive tape. In order to position it correctly, apply the new adhesive into the phone at the places where the old adhesive was located, not directly onto the battery. Press the new battery firmly into place.

Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the display flex cable from the motherboard.

Apply a [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iOpener+Heating/25705|heated iOpener|new_window=true] to the screen and all edges of the phone for at least two minutes, to loosen the adhesive.

Once the screen is warm to the touch, apply a suction cup to the left edge of the phone.

Pull the suction cup upwards and insert an opening pick in the gap between the display glass and the plastic bezel.

Cut the adhesive by sliding the opening pick to the top left corner of the phone.

Insert a second opening pick and slide it to the bottom left corner of the phone to cut the adhesive.

Leave the opening picks in their place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Insert a third opening pick under the bottom left corner of the phone.

Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge of the phone to cut the adhesive.

Leave the opening pick in the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Insert a fourth opening pick at the bottom right corner of the phone.

Slide the opening pick along the right edge of the phone to cut the adhesive.

If cutting becomes too difficult, [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iOpener+Heating/25705|reheat|new_window=true] and reapply the iOpener.

Insert a fifth opening pick at the top right corner of the phone.

When nearing the front facing camera, only work with the tip of the opening pick to avoid damaging or smearing the camera.

Slide the opening pick along the top edge of the phone to cut the remaining adhesive.

Don't try to remove the display all the way yet—the display cable is still threaded through the frame and adhered on the inner side of the midframe.

Thread the display flex cable through the gap in the midframe and remove the display.

Before installing a new display, remove all traces of the old adhesive from the frame, and clean the glued areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%) and a lint-free cloth.

The best way to secure the new screen is with a sheet of [guide|113604|custom-cut double-sided tape]. Apply the tape to the back of the screen, then carefully feed the display cable through the frame. Align the screen and press it into place.