Introduction
Use this guide to replace a broken rear glass on your iPhone 14 Plus. The rear glass includes the charging coil and rear-facing microphone mounted on it.
This guide was created using the A2886 (international) model. If you're fixing a different iPhone 14 Plus model, there may be some visual discrepancies, but the procedure should be the same.
For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% before disassembling your device. This reduces the risk of fire if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.
You’ll need replacement adhesive to reattach the screen when reassembling the device. Your device will function normally, but will most likely lose its IP (Ingress Protection) rating.
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Power off your iPhone before beginning disassembly.
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Remove the two 6.8 mm-long pentalobe P2 screws at the bottom edge of the iPhone.
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Apply a heated iOpener to the bottom edge of the rear glass to loosen the adhesive underneath. Apply the iOpener for at least 2 minutes.
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Apply a suction handle to the bottom edge of the rear glass, while avoiding the very edge of the glass.
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Pull up on the suction cup with firm, constant pressure to create a slight gap between the rear glass and the case.
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Insert an opening pick into the gap.
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Apply a heated iOpener to the left edge of the rear glass to loosen the adhesive underneath. Apply the iOpener for at least 2 minutes.
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Slide the opening pick around the lower left corner and up the left edge of the iPhone, slicing through the adhesive holding the rear glass in place.
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Apply a heated iOpener to the right edge of the rear glass to loosen the adhesive underneath. Apply the iOpener for at least 2 minutes.
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Re-insert your pick at the bottom edge of the iPhone, and slide it up the right side to continue separating the adhesive.
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Apply a heated iOpener to the top edge of the rear glass to loosen the adhesive underneath. Apply the iOpener for at least 2 minutes.
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Insert your pick underneath the top right edge of the phone. Slide it around the top-right corner and halfway across the top edge.
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Insert your pick underneath the top-left edge of the phone. Slide it around the top-left corner and halfway across the top edge.
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Remove your suction handle from the rear glass.
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Slowly open your iPhone by swinging the rear glass up from the left side, like the back cover of a book.
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Lean the rear glass against something to keep it propped up while you're working on the phone.
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If you don't have anything at hand to lean the rear glass against, your suction handle can do the trick.
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Use a Y000 screwdriver to remove the two 1.3 mm-long screws securing the battery connector cover.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the battery cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
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Bend the connector slightly away from the logic board to prevent it from accidentally making contact with the socket and providing power to the phone during your repair.
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Use a Y000 screwdriver to remove the single 1.0 mm-long screw securing the charging coil connector cover.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the charging coil cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
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Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.
To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for troubleshooting help.
