What does the iPhone display consist of? How does a copy differ from an original quality display? What is a module on an iPhone?

Even the most advanced smartphones, such as the iPhone 5, are not protected from damage. If you fall unsuccessfully onto a hard surface, the iPhone's protective glass may crack, after which it will need to be replaced. The easiest way, of course, is to immediately take the device to a service center. But you can try to save money and replace the iPhone 5 screen yourself. Let's find out how to do this.

What skills do you need to have? Consequences of incorrect replacement by a non-specialist

Of course, if you plan to do the repair yourself, you should have at least minimal skills in working with portable electronics. If you have already had experience disassembling a laptop or smartphone (followed by successful reassembly, of course), then you can easily replace the glass on the iPhone 5.

If you doubt your attentiveness and accuracy or do not have the skills to work with small electronics, it is better to entrust the issue of replacing glass on an iPhone to specialists. The fact is that in the process of work, inexperienced technicians can make a number of mistakes, after which the iPhone 5 will not turn on at all. For example, an iPhone may fail if moisture (even in the form of steam) or dust particles get inside the case. And sensitive elements such as a board can even be damaged by static electricity, so be sure to carry out all work on an antistatic mat. It’s even worse if, after successfully disassembling and replacing the display, you cannot connect all the cables correctly.

And a completely anecdotal situation, which, unfortunately, is not so rare: after assembling the iPhone, you suddenly notice that you have extra screws left! Funny and sad at the same time.

Do-it-yourself iPhone 5 screen replacement (step-by-step instructions with photos and videos)

If you are confident in your abilities and skills, you can begin the screen replacement process. We recommend that you strictly follow the instructions below and check all your actions with the photo illustrations. First, we will dismantle the old screen, then replace it with a new one (connecting all the elements) and reassemble the iPhone.

Materials and tools

To disassemble your iPhone and replace the display yourself, you will need the following things:

Screwdrivers: pentalobe and Phillips “zero”;
iSclack or suction cup with a set of spatulas of different diameters;
Tweezers with crooked legs;
Regular tape;
Antistatic mat;
New display for iPhone 5 (standalone or bundled with HOME button module).

Removing protective glass

Unscrew the screen module mounting screws located on the end of the iPhone 5 using a pentalobe screwdriver.
If you have a special tool, iSclack, disassembling the iPhone will be easy, fairly quick and without causing any damage to the device. If you don’t have a lever with suction cups, try replacing it with improvised tools. In this case, you will need a suction cup and a set of spatulas.
Start prying the display from the side of the HOME button near the left bolt. Be extremely careful, because the manufacturer has prepared a small “surprise” for you. The fact is that the HOME button cable is located immediately below the screen, so if you pull harder than necessary, you risk tearing out the cable or breaking the button. Open the iPhone 5 just enough so that you can insert tweezers inside and use it to detach the cable.
Next, move the spatula around the entire perimeter, carefully detaching the display from the body. Be careful not to damage the connectors. When all the fasteners are released, lift the screen with a suction cup and fold it back like a book. Don’t even think about tearing it off abruptly!
Once you reach this stage, you will notice that the iPhone 5 display cable is hidden under the surface of the protective plate, which is secured with four screws. Two of them are 1.7 mm long, the third is 1.2 mm, the fourth is 1.3 mm. The third and fourth screws cannot be visually distinguished. Note that the 1.3 mm screw is not magnetized, so after unscrewing it, it can only be pulled out using curved tweezers.
Carefully remove the plate, being careful not to touch the connectors of the front camera, screen and sensor.
Sequentially unfasten all cables. In principle, the process of removing the old touchscreen can be considered successfully completed.

Photo gallery: Removing the old display from iPhone 5

Unscrew these mounting screws

Clamp into iSclack

Carefully pry up the screen with a suction cup

We introduce the chaptel and move it around the entire perimeter

Screw location

Taking off the record

Sequentially unfasten the cables

How to change

Now we need to install and connect the new screen. Unfortunately, first you will have to disassemble the iPhone a little more.

Remove the HOME button. First, unscrew the screw located in the right corner near the button. Next, unscrew 2 more screws securing the button to the plate.
Carefully disconnect the cable from the inner panel. Pull out the button module itself by prying it from the opposite side.
Unscrew the remaining 4 screws located around the perimeter of the protective plate. Go to the screw located on the panel near the speaker. Remove the last screw on the front panel. Using tweezers, release the side hooks of the camera and speaker pressure plate. Carefully disconnect their cables from the front panel.
Remove the plate along with the speaker, as well as the front camera.

Now is the time to reinstall the new touchscreen with all the missing components located under the touchscreen plate: seals, camera frame, and tracking sensor frame.

Photo gallery: Removing the Home button, camera and speaker

Screw location for the Home button

Disconnect the cable

Unscrew 4 screws

Remove the plate along with the speaker

Assembly

Finally, the last stage is assembling the iPhone 5. Of course, it is done in reverse order.

Connect the camera and speaker cables in series.
Mount the metal plate so that the edge of the cable lies on top of it. Screw it to the front panel, starting with the speaker mount.
Install the HOME button (the sequence of actions is the opposite of the steps for removal). After securing the screws, check its functionality.
Connect the cables for the touchscreen, screen and front camera.
Connect the HOME button cable.
Turn on your iPhone and check if it works normally.
After checking the functionality, close the iPhone by gently snapping all the fasteners around the perimeter of the case.

Video: Do-it-yourself replacement of screen glass on iPhone 5

If you plan to disassemble your iPhone, you should purchase a special tool. Put any available tools, such as a regular screwdriver, a stationery knife or a nail file, away.
Remember that there will be different screws. Only the iPhone 6 can boast of greater variability in fastener sizes than the iPhone 5.
Before opening your iPhone, remove any dust from your work surface and place any containers containing liquid away so you don't accidentally knock them over while working.
Finally, carry out the iPhone 5 display replacement operation on a special anti-static mat, which will prevent some elements from failing due to static electricity.

Many owners of fashionable iPhones try not to take their gadgets to a service center if there is any damage, but try to fix the problems themselves. Of course, changing the screen of an iPhone 5 is not easy, but we hope that our instructions will help you successfully complete this task.

We will probably never be without work. People have a habit of being careless or even careless when handling technology. And no one has canceled annoying accidents. Thus, one of the most popular repairs for iPhone is replacing the display module.

UPD: Since 2017, UiPservice clients have had access to a service for replacing broken glass in iPhones. In which iPhone models is this procedure possible, what components are used, as well as the cost of glass replacement, read.

What is the display module in iPhone 5

In iPhone 5, the display module is made using in-cell technology. This means that it does not have the usual display and touchscreen as separate parts. Both of these parts are combined in the display using a special design. That is, the LCD matrix itself also performs the functions of a capacitive touchscreen. The display module of the iPhone 5 also has protective glass. It is glued to the display and protects it from accidental scratches and minor impacts.

About replacing glass in iPhone 5

Basically, when dropped, the top protective glass breaks. But, unfortunately, it cannot be replaced separately from the display. Or rather, theoretically such a possibility exists, but we believe that you will not be happy with the result of such a repair. If only because the glass is glued to the display in the factory, (in a room with a high degree of dust control) with special glue and under fairly specific conditions (temperature, pressure, etc.) using specialized equipment.

It is extremely difficult to repeat this with human hands. What other service centers offer - re-gluing the glass on a broken module - does not stand up to any competition compared to replacing the entire module. Firstly, marks remain on the display from the tool used to remove the remains of the broken protective glass. Secondly, there is often dust, dirt and air bubbles between the glued protective glass and the display. We're not sure you'd want a renovation of this quality.

Therefore, we are replacing the iPhone 5 display module assembly. This is the only way to restore the gadget to its previous state. During such a repair, the voice speaker, the front camera cable with a proximity sensor, and the Home button cable are removed from your display and transferred to a new part. After this, the iPhone 5 is assembled and tested. The operation of the touchscreen, front camera, proximity sensor, voice speaker, operation of the Home button and the overall performance of the phone are checked.

Why you should trust us to repair your iPhone 5

Because we love our work. We are interested in the fact that from repair to repair our professional knowledge is “pumped up” even more and we use it to solve your problems. We are honest with our clients, that is, with you, and we will not tell you tales about “original” spare parts.

If we find a problem with your phone, we will tell you about it, no matter how bitter the truth may be. In a word, we love our work, we love the devices we repair, and we treat our clients with respect.

What do we install to replace a damaged display?

Cost of iPhone screen repair services:

We install either original parts (we can speak of an “original” when there is a donor from which the display module can be removed) or high-quality copies. How the repaired iPhone 5 will work depends on the quality of the part and the professionalism of the technician. For example, on low-quality display assemblies, proximity sensors work poorly or do not work at all. This may result in your iPhone 5's display not turning off during a call. Because of this, you may accidentally press the buttons.

There are no such problems observed on the parts that we install when replacing the display module in iPhone 5. We are interested in ensuring that after the repair you are satisfied with the quality of the service provided, and that the repaired iPhone 5 will serve you for a long time. If you still have questions after reading this article, write or call us, we will be happy to answer them.

You can find out more about replacing the iPhone display module in UiPservice from the company's managers. For more information, call the numbers provided or write to us on Facebook Messenger.

According to statistics, replacing the iPhone 5s cable and screen module is one of the most common reasons why users of this model contact service centers. Although in general the dynamics of malfunctions in gadgets released by Apple is lower than the industry average, a quarter of device owners report malfunctions in the first two years after purchase. Moreover, about 80% of breakdowns are associated with careless handling, accidental falls or water ingress. Only 7.5% of repair cases are the fault of developers. In today's article I will tell you how to independently replace the cable and screen module on iPhone 5 and 5S

Do-it-yourself replacement of the iPhone 5 and 5S screen cable

In order to replace the screen cable on an iPhone 5 and 5S with your own hands, we will need to perform the following procedure:

First, turn off the phone and remove all the wires from it. Well, I mean, unplug it from charging. Unscrew the two 3.9 mm long screws located to the left and right of the charging socket.
The next 2 steps will show how you can remove the display module from the phone body using extraterrestrial technology. Its name is the super double double-sided suction cup! If you have such a thing, then we envy you. And if not, then proceed to step 4. In general, let's start torturing the phone with this miracle device and replacing the screen. Squeeze the handle of the tool. Place your phone between the suction cups. Unclench the handle of the tool. The display will most likely separate from the body. That's all foreign engineering. Go to step 8.
And these are explanations of how to remove the display for those who do not need any tools, for those who have strong but soft fingers. And the most ordinary suction cup, with a ring at the end, will help us open the phone. Well, or without. Then you will also have to work with your teeth. Glue it tightly just above the HOME button.
The display module is attached to the body using special plastic clips, and a cable is hidden under the HOME button, which can easily be torn if the phone is opened too suddenly. So don't overdo it. It is necessary to slightly open the display module and disconnect the cable. And so, make sure that the suction cup is tightly glued to the display. While holding the phone with one hand, begin to pull the suction cup up with the other hand. Then, take a plastic tool and use it to hold the phone. Well, just like in the photo. While you are pulling on the suction cup, do not change your strength and be patient. Removing the display from the 5s is one of the most difficult parts.
When learning how to change the display on an iPhone 5s, pay attention to a number of nuances. Do not try to immediately disconnect the display module, do not forget about the button cable! It is easy to tear. Once the display is separated, remove the suction cup.
Now open the display module slightly so that you can remove the metal plug for the button cable. Again, although we have already warned you, do not immediately pull the display up, to the side, etc. You risk breaking the button cable. And if you tear it, you can forget about fingerprint unlocking. You can remove the metal plug using tweezers and a plastic tool.
Use the sharp end of the black magic wand to disconnect the cable. Make sure that you are disconnecting the cable connector, and not the entire connector. Well, that's basically all!

How to replace the screen cable on iPhone 5 and 5S - video

Replacing the screen module of iPhone 5 and 5S - step-by-step instructions

In order to replace the screen module on an iPhone 5S, you will need to follow all the steps described above for replacing the cable

After you unhook the cable, you can further bend the display module. Well, as in the photo. Hold the display module at 90 degrees relative to the smartphone body.
Now let's use screwdrivers to unscrew the following screws that secure some kind of metal crap to the motherboard: One 1.7 mm screw One 1.2 mm screw One 1.3 mm screw One 1.7 mm screw By the way, do not use a magnetized screwdriver to unscrew the last screw. Otherwise, your compass will then malfunction and, suddenly, you will also get lost in the forest? Instructions for replacing the display will help you! And don’t forget to remember in what order you unscrewed and pulled out the screws. Then, during assembly, they will need to be screwed into their holes. And you don't need to tighten them too much.
We remove this metal crap with tweezers
Now we arm ourselves with the flat end of the magic stick and disconnect the cables marked in the photo.
Hold the display module with your hand and disconnect the touchscreen cable.
Finally, disconnect the display cable. P.S. After replacing the display on the iPhone 5s with photo is completed and you are assembling the phone, it is likely that you may not connect the cable properly. You will know this if there are any stripes, noise, etc. on the screen of the new display when you turn it on. In short, just disconnect the battery, reconnect the cable again, connect the battery back and check again. Repeat until it works fine.
That's it, now you can remove the phone's display module.

Today, the cellular communications market in the capital offers a colossal selection of smartphones from the world famous Apple brand. Buying your favorite communication and information device will not be difficult. But what should you do when your smartphone falls, hits, breaks and cannot perform its functions correctly? There is a way out! You should take advantage of the professional help of our service specialists, who will efficiently and promptly perform such a service as iPhone 5 module replacement.We use only high-quality components and accessories, the level of quality of which is confirmed by their long service life.

Not many workshops can provide a proper approach to high-end technology. If we also take into account the knowledge of the smallest design features and the use of specialized tools that prevent damage to surfaces, our offer today is one of the most professional and promising options for solving problems with broken displays. Although a significant number of services have now appeared replacing the iPhone 5 module, not always carried out at an affordable cost, and the level of specialized technical support and the availability of a full set of specialized tools ensures a professional approach to the work.

Examples of work performed to replace the iPhone 5 screen module

Reviews about replacing the module on iPhone 5

Kharchikova Elena

I have replaced the glass several times already. I have a working smart phone and carry it with me all the time. Therefore, it is not surprising that cracks appeared constantly. Unfortunately, I noticed that the screen started acting up for the last time. I started looking for a good technician so that the replacement of the iPhone 5 module would be done efficiently and on time. As a result, I found a company where I can contact for any questions regarding equipment.

Abdulaev Valentin

For my last birthday, my husband gave me a fifth iPhone. This neat one in a white case. I tried to take care of it, so the device survived without scratches or cracks until recently. Unfortunately, an accident happened and he fell straight onto the screen. And even before the holiday itself. I really wanted to at least bring him back to life. I started looking for someone to fix it and found here both the services of a master and inexpensive parts. After completely replacing the front panel, the device cannot be distinguished from a new one.

Advantages of replacing the module on iPhone 5 in our company

The popularity of functional and stylish Apple brand gadgets is appreciated by users all over the world. What should you do if, as a result of a fall or impact, the gadget cannot perform its functions? Unfortunately, even the highest quality equipment is not immune from breakdowns and accidental mechanical damage. In such a situation, the professionals of our service center will come to the rescue, who, thanks to a decent level of training and considerable practical experience, will perform such a service as efficiently and quickly iPhone 5 module replacement.

Our technicians perform smartphone repairs efficiently and quickly, at the request of the client - in his presence. In the process of work, we use exclusively original components and modern equipment, the use of which is recommended by the manufacturer.

Trust replace the module on iPhone 5 necessary only for qualified professionals with a decent level of training and special knowledge. All the specialists of our capital service center have these characteristics. Our team of technicians will carefully, efficiently and promptly carry out all the necessary activities within the framework of this service, and you will be able to use your functional gadget again.

On iPhone 5 module replacement We offer objectively formed competitive prices, which you can personally verify today by contacting our service center or contacting us using the contacts listed on the website.

Always remember that if any, even the most insignificant (at first glance) problems with the device, occur, you should not try to solve the problem yourself. The optimal and reasonable solution would be to contact Subscreen specialists, entrusting repairs and service to professionals.

The main part of any modern smartphone is its display. This is the first thing that greets us when we get acquainted with the gadget. We come across the display hundreds of times a day; most often it has to be replaced when the iPhone falls.

Any equipment manufacturer pays almost the greatest attention to this module, because the user’s perception of the device depends on the quality of the picture on the screen and the responsiveness of the touch panel.

To better understand how technologically advanced and complex the module is on the front of our smartphones, let's figure out what it consists of.

Safety glass

The topmost layer of the display with which the user interacts.

The tactile sensations of the user depend on the quality of the glass and the oleophobic coating on it. When working with the iPhone, the finger simply slides over the surface, does not stick when pressed quickly and does not rest when swiping sharply.

Very often, after an iPhone falls, it is the glass that suffers. Service center specialists may suggest replacing the protective glass instead of replacing the entire display. The procedure is not easy, but spare parts are cheaper.

The glass of the new iPhone models is very thin, curved around the perimeter and has smoothed edges near the Home button and speaker.

Even the best Chinese glasses are inferior in quality to the original ones; when replacing them, a sharp transition or deepening of the button is felt; often after replacement, the sensors on the front surface of the smartphone begin to fail.

A layer of transparent glue

The protective glass is glued directly to the matrix. This allows you to remove the air gap and reduce the thickness of the display.

A high-quality adhesive layer will not distort colors, will prevent dust from getting under the glass and will reliably hold the top layer even during the most active use.

When replacing glass, they may use a low-quality adhesive layer, which over time will change its color, begin to distort the picture, or allow dust particles to pass through.

Touchpad

It is also called a touchscreen or simply a sensor. Responsible for recognizing user clicks.

The original element is made of a thin layer of glass and allows you to determine the location of pressing with millimeter accuracy. At the same time, the sensor supports multi-touch technology.

This element suffers much less often when dropped than protective glass.

Polarizing filter

A special layer that makes the matrix image visible to the human eye.

Without it, we would not be able to see anything on the screen at all.

Matrix

It consists of two plates with liquid crystals located between them. Under the influence of current, these crystals begin to transmit the corresponding illumination radiation.

This is how the IPS matrix is designed, used in all iPhone models except the new iPhone X.

The system itself was slightly modified by Apple specialists, and later called Retina by marketers.

Backlight

A light source that is located behind the matrix. It is responsible for illuminating the crystals so that the image becomes bright and clear.

The crystals themselves do not glow, but only transmit backlight light through themselves.

Layer of additional sensors

This layer appeared in the iPhone starting with the iPhone 6s model and is needed to recognize the force of pressing the display.

A special grid of capacitor boards is connected to the power source. Its task is to ultra-precisely measure the distance from the finger to the matrix. Software algorithms analyze information from this grid and allow 3D-Touch technology to work.

Frame

This is a kind of foundation on which all the above elements are attached. The frame itself is installed directly on the frame of the smartphone.

The developers have placed such a “sandwich” in a display unit, the thickness of which does not exceed a couple of millimeters. Now it’s clear why a smartphone screen is so expensive, and replacing it often costs a pretty penny.