iPhone XS Back Glass Replacement
Complete guide to iPhone XS 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 XS. 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.
🔩 Replacement Parts
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: Back Glass Separating Without Phone Disassembling
Here we have an iPhone XS Max with broken back glass. Run function test first. All going well. Test wireless charging - nothing goes wrong.
Step 2:
Next, let’s scan the back glass with the Laser Machine.
Turn the phone off and place it upside down under the focus positioning probe. Press the ‘auto focus’ button on the panel.
With the focus length indicator on, place the phone upside down on the operating panel.
Step 3:
Run the matching program. Choose corresponding model and drawing. Get all parameters set.
Click ‘Red Light’ to turn on laser aiming function. Click ‘Mark’ to scan the back glass with the laser light.
Note: there will be smog when the laser light is scanning. So we need to switch on the Air Purifier.
Step 4:
Once finished, the back glass becomes transparent.
Again, let’s turn on the phone and run function test. All going well. Wireless charging also goes well.
Step 5:
Next, let’s separate the back glass from the mid-frame. The scanned back glass can be separated easily.
Insert the metal pry piece into the gap between the back glass and the mid-frame. Slide back and forth to separate the back glass from the mid-frame.
Step 6:
Once the back glass has been separated completely, scan with the laser light to remove residual glue on the mid-frame.
Step 7:
Once done, clean the mid-frame thoroughly.
Apply some B7000 glue to the mid-frame. Get the new big hole back glass in position and adhere with proper force.
Once done, clip the four sides of the phone with clamps and wait several minutes for the glue to dry out.
📖 Repair guide provided by iFixit - The free repair manual. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0.
iFixit Difficulty: Very difficult | Time: NaNh NaNm
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 XS instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 57 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new iPhone XS generates 63 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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