iPhone X Back Glass Replacement
Complete guide to iPhone X back glass replacement. Cost estimates, difficulty level, time required, and environmental impact.
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💰 Cost Breakdown
💡 Tip: Costs vary by location and repair shop. Authorized service centers typically charge more than independent repair shops.
🔧 Repair Overview
Back Glass Replacement is one of the most common repairs for iPhone X. This repair involves replacing the damaged housing component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 1-3 hours and requires difficult skill level.
What You'll Need
- Replacement housing part (OEM or aftermarket)
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000 or pentalobe)
- Opening tools (plastic spudger, suction cup)
- Adhesive strips or glue
- Clean workspace with good lighting
Step-by-Step Process
Step 1: Calibrate The Center Automatically
Firstly, we put the cellphone without disassemble on the focusing area and run the black wheel. It can test focal length automatically. Meanwhile the blue light will sparkle once focusing the best distance.
After that, we put the phone on the location mold which has a [https://www.forwardgd.com/blogs/tutorials/laser-separating-machine-iphone-xs-xs-max-back-glass-removing|unique patented technology]. It can calibrate the center automatically and it is fast and accurate. The error is less than 0.002mm.
Step 2: Start Laser Separating
The next part is using the computer and find the drawing of iPhone X/XS/XS MAX once we fix the position.
Then we click “Mark” to start the laser separation. Here the machine will laser two times to separate the back glass.
Note: Be sure to confirm that the drawings are correct.
Step 3: Remove Glass And Clean Glue
After the laser work is done, we can remove the iPhone XS back glass with a blade, a pry piece and pliers successfully in a short time.
When the glass teardown, we have to use the laser machine again to remove the residual glue.
If you don't use a laser machine, it is quite challenging to remove the residual glue, but the hair dryer or heat gun makes the process easier.
Step 4: Install New Glass
We can add glue on the back frame with a glue gun.
It is better to add glue without rules.
Finally, stick the new glass.
📖 Repair guide provided by iFixit - The free repair manual. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0.
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DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $42-$108)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($70-$180)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your iPhone X instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 56 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new iPhone X generates 62 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 6 kg of CO₂. That's a 90% reduction in carbon emissions!
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