Replacement of screen on iPhone 5C digitizer and screen made by LaptopScreen.com

Turn the iPhone off and remove a SIM card

To begin turn the phone off by holding the power button at the top and confirming this shutdown
on screen. Using an Apple approved sim removal tool pop open the SIM tray and set it aside

Open the iPhone

Remove two pentalobe screws near the lightning port. Pick open the bottom edge of the display
assembly and open it like a clamshell. Make sure no excess strain is applied to the cables at the
top edge

Remove the metal shield

Display assembly connectors are located under a metal shield which is secured with four Phillips
screws. Remove the screws while supporting the display assembly at the right angle to the logic
board. Remove the metal shield

Open the connectors

Using a pic or a flat screwdriver. Gently separate three small connectors from the logic board

Salvage the components

Lift the display assembly away from the body and lay it down. Depending on your replacement
part. Some extra components need to be salvaged from the original assembly. The home button
is mounted with two Phillips screws and a metal shield. As well as some glue the webcam and the
ambient light sensor at the top of the display assembly may also need to be transferred. They are
secured with two Phillips screws and a metal bracket. Which can be popped open with a
screwdriver the ambient light sensor comes out easily while the iSight camera is glued and will
require some patience to separate

Transfer components to the new display assembly

Once the camera has been transferred on to the new part. Secure the grounding pad and replace
the ambient light sensor. Snap in the mounting bracket and replace the two Phillips screws

Connect the display assembly to the main body

Position the display assembly at the right angle to the body and a line at the top edge. Gently snap
in three small connectors to the logic board. They will make a distinct click when aligned and
plugged in properly. Connectors are extremely fragile. Make sure to line them well and do not
apply too much force

Replace the metal shield

Replace the metal shield and secure it with four Phillips screws. The longer screw goes in the
top right corner

Test the new display assembly

Lay the display assembly down and turn the phone on. For a test if the startup graphics appear
the part is installed correctly. Hold the power button down and confirm the shutdown on screen

Close the iPhone

Snap the display assembly into the case by gently squeezing around the perimeter until it clicks in.
Place replace two pentalobe screws at the lightning port. Replace the SIM card and tray remove
any protective film of present and you're done!