iPhone Air Screws
Warning
Never reinstall a screw after it has been removed. Install only new screws. iPhone screws are covered with an adhesive that can’t be reused. Discard screws according to your local recycling guidelines.
Use only the torque driver indicated to install new screws during reassembly. Both overtightened screws and loose screws can damage parts.
Note: You can use any torque driver to remove screws.
Torque drivers
![]() | Use the black torque driver (0.35 kgf cm) for screws outlined in black. |
![]() | Use the green torque driver (0.45 kgf cm) for screws outlined in green. |
![]() | Use the gray torque driver (0.55 kgf cm) for screws outlined in gray. |
![]() | Use the blue torque driver (0.65 kgf cm) for screws outlined in blue. |
![]() | Use the teal torque driver (0.75 kgf cm) for screws outlined in teal. |
![]() | Use the orange torque driver (0.85 kgf cm) for screws outlined in orange. |
![]() | Use the adjustable torque driver (10–34 Ncm) for screws outlined in black/green. |
Screws
![]() | Top screw with screw underneath |
![]() | Crosshead screw |
![]() | Trilobe screw |
![]() | Super screw1 |
![]() | Pentalobe PL1.1 screw |
1A super screw has a threaded hole that holds another screw.
Screw trays
Screw trays are included with all new parts. Screw trays include all the new screws needed for each repair. Screw trays show you how many screws you need and where they should be installed. Below are examples of what screw trays look like.

