iPhone 13 Display
Before You Begin
Warning
Read the Repair Manual Introduction first.
Read Battery Safety and follow workspace and battery handling guidelines.
Read Broken Glass Safety.
Read First Steps.
Tools
6.1-inch heated display pocket
6.1-inch repair tray
Adhesive cutter
Display adhesive press plate
Display press
ESD-safe tweezers
Ethanol wipes or isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipes
Heated display removal fixture
Heat-resistant gloves
JCIS bit
Micro stix bit
Nylon probe (black stick)
Torque driver (black, 0.35 kgf cm)
Torque driver (gray, 0.55 kgf cm)
Torque driver (green, 0.45 kgf cm)
Torx security bit
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Caution
To avoid damaging the lenses, don’t touch the TrueDepth camera assembly or nearby parts.
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Caution
This procedure requires System Configuration. After you’ve completed all removal and reassembly steps, follow the instructions to initiate System Configuration.
Don’t touch the back of the display. Touching the back of the display may affect image quality.
Important
Read Heated Display Removal Fixture if you’re setting up the fixture for the first time.
Removal
Place the enclosure in the repair tray with the Lightning connector facing the cutout. Use a torque driver and the Torx security bit to remove the two security screws, one from each side of the Lightning connector. Set aside the screws.
Flip the switch on the back of the heated display removal fixture to turn it on. The internal fan will turn on. Wait for a checkmark to appear on the screen.
Note: If an error code appears on the screen, turn off the fixture and turn it back on.
Take the iPhone out of the repair tray. Then gently insert the iPhone into the heated display pocket with the display faceup and the Lightning connector facing the bottom of the pocket.
Important: Ensure that the clamp on the side of the pocket is flipped up.
Flip down the clamp on the side of the pocket to lock the iPhone into place.
Put on the heat-resistant gloves. Align the cutout on the bottom of the pocket with the rail on the fixture. Slide the pocket with the iPhone onto the rail on the fixture.
Warning: Don’t insert the pocket into the fixture without wearing the heat-resistant gloves.
Slide the pocket into the fixture until the pocket clicks into place.
Note: The screen on the fixture will turn red and the timer will count down from 2 minutes while the pocket heats to the correct temperature. When the timer ends, the display will show 0, the fixture will start to beep, and the screen will be green.
Turn the knob on the fixture clockwise to lower the suction cup as close to the iPhone as possible without touching the iPhone.
Caution: To avoid damaging the iPhone, don’t turn the knob before the fixture beeps, the display has turned green, and the timer shows 0.
Note: The fixture will beep until the suction cup is lowered.
Grasp the handle and slide the suction cup straight out until the edge of the suction cup aligns with the bottom edge of the display.
Caution: Failure to align the edges of the suction cup and the display may damage the iPhone.
Turn the knob on the fixture clockwise to lower the suction cup onto the display (1). Then flip down the handle on the suction cup to secure the suction cup to the display (2).
Important: After the suction cup is lowered onto the iPhone, the screen will begin a 15-minute countdown. When the timer shows 0, the heated display removal fixture will turn off. Ensure that you complete steps 10 and 11 within this time frame.
Slowly turn the knob on the fixture counterclockwise until the display begins to separate from the enclosure.
Important: If you don’t see a gap between the display and the enclosure immediately, wait 30 seconds. If you still don’t see a gap, turn the silver part of the knob counterclockwise until the display begins to separate from the enclosure.
Insert the edge of the adhesive cutter between the display and the enclosure. Run the cutter between the display and the enclosure to the right and left as shown until the display partially releases from the enclosure.
Caution: To avoid damaging the flex cables, don’t tilt up the bottom of the display more than 5 degrees.
Flip up the handle to release the suction cup (1). Gently slide the flat end of the black stick under the edge of the suction cup to release it from the display (2).
Caution: Don’t turn the knob. Turning the knob may damage the flex cables.
Press the eject button on the side of the pocket to release the pocket from the fixture.
Hold both sides of the pocket and slide it straight out of the fixture.
Flip up the clamp on the side of the pocket to release the iPhone (1). Hold the area outlined in blue and gently remove the iPhone from the pocket (2).
Place the iPhone into the repair tray with the display faceup and the Lightning connector facing the cutout. Remove the gloves.
Slide the display slightly toward the bottom of the iPhone.
Insert the edge of the adhesive cutter into the top of the iPhone between the display and the enclosure. Hold the adhesive cutter at a 45-degree angle. Start at the middle and cut along the top and sides of the iPhone until the display is free.
Caution: To avoid damaging the flex cables, don’t tilt up the bottom of the display more than 5 degrees.
Insert the repair tray suction cups into the slots in the repair tray.
Tilt up the display toward the suction cups. Press the top and bottom edges of the display to secure it to the suction cups.
Caution
To avoid damaging the enclosure or display, ensure that the internal display clips are released before you tilt up the display.
Don’t damage the flex cables as you tilt up the display.
- Warning: If the battery is dented, punctured, or otherwise damaged, stop the repair. You can find a service option at
Use a torque driver and the JCIS bit to remove the three crosshead screws from the lower cowling. Set aside the screws.
Use ESD-safe tweezers to remove the lower cowling. Save the cowling for reassembly.
Use a torque driver and the JCIS bit to remove the two crosshead screws from the upper cowling. Set aside the screws.
Hold the upper cowling in place. Use a torque driver and the Micro stix bit to remove the trilobe screw from the upper cowling. Set aside the screw.
Use ESD-safe tweezers to tilt up the upper cowling (1). Then slide the cowling out from under the ambient light sensor flex cable (2). Save the cowling for reassembly.
Caution: Don’t tear the ambient light sensor flex cable while removing the cowling.
Use the black stick to lift the end of the battery flex cable off the connector.
Caution: You must disconnect the battery flex cable first to ensure that the iPhone remains turned off.
Use the black stick to lift the end of the display flex cable off the connector.
Use the black stick to lift the end of the ambient light sensor flex cable off the connector.
Hold the display by the edges. Pull the tabs on the suction cups to release them from the display. Then set the display facedown on a clean, flat surface.
Remove the suction cups from the repair tray.
Use ESD-safe tweezers to pick up the adhesive. Then pull the adhesive to remove it from the enclosure. Repeat this process until all the adhesive is removed from the perimeter of the enclosure.
Caution: Don’t touch the TrueDepth camera assembly, grounding springs, or nearby parts.
Use ESD-safe tweezers to remove the grounding foam from the top of the enclosure as shown.
Use ethanol wipes or IPA wipes to clean all residual adhesive from the enclosure.
Caution: Don’t use ethanol wipes or IPA wipes on the display. Ethanol or isopropyl alcohol may damage the display and affect image quality.
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Reassembly
Inspect the internal display clips for damage before reassembly. Ensure that the internal display clips are at a 90-degree angle and aren’t bent or damaged.
Important
If the internal display clips are damaged, you may need to replace the display.
If you’re installing a replacement display, peel the protective liner from the top and underside of it.
Place the enclosure in the repair tray with the Lightning connector facing the cutout.
Inspect the TrueDepth camera. Ensure that the top edge of the TrueDepth camera is under the lip of the enclosure.
Caution: If the TrueDepth camera is positioned incorrectly, use the black stick to move it into the correct position.
Warning: Inspect the enclosure for loose or extra screws and small parts, which can damage the battery and cause safety issues.
Align the replacement display adhesive over the enclosure with the grounding foam on top and the bottom tab on the right.
Caution: Ensure that you’ve removed all residual adhesive from the display and the enclosure before you apply the replacement display adhesive.
The replacement display adhesive has a top release liner, a middle release liner, and a bottom release liner. Grasp the tab on the bottom release liner. Then slowly pull the bottom release liner (1) out from under the adhesive (2) while pressing the adhesive onto the enclosure.
Important: Don’t remove the top release liner yet.
Bottom release liner (1)
Adhesive (2)
Note: The replacement display adhesive for your model may look different from the illustration, but the steps are the same.
Use the black stick to gently adhere the grounding foam as shown.
Caution: Failure to adhere the grounding foam may damage the display, Wi-Fi, or TrueDepth camera.
Place the display adhesive press plate on top of the enclosure with the icon in the top right corner as shown.
Position the repair tray with the iPhone in the display press. Pull down the lever until the display press locks.
Wait until the display press beeps and its timer shows 0. Pull down the lever (1) and pull out the release knob (2). Then lift the lever (3).
Remove the repair tray from the display press and remove the press plate.
Remove the left section of the top release liner first (1). Then remove the three sections running along the top (2), right (3), and bottom (4).
Important: Don’t remove the middle release liner yet.
Top release liner
Insert the suction cups into the repair tray.
Align the left edge of the display with the left edge of the enclosure as shown. Gently press along the edges of the display to secure it to the suction cups.
Press the ends of the display flex cable (1) and ambient light sensor flex cable (2) to the connectors. Press evenly along the length of each connector.
Press the end of the battery flex cable to the connector (3). Press evenly along the length of the connector.
Use ESD-safe tweezers to position the lower cowling over the ends of the display and battery flex cables.
Use ESD-safe tweezers to slide the tab of the upper cowling into the slot behind the ambient light sensor flex cable. Then tilt the cowling down over the end of the flex cable.
Caution: Ensure that you don’t tear the ambient light sensor flex cable as you reinstall the cowling.
Use the black torque driver and JCIS bit to install five new crosshead screws (923-06249) (1) (923-06248) (2) into the upper and lower cowlings.
Use the green torque driver and Micro stix bit to install one new trilobe screw (923-06664) (3) into the upper cowling.
Peel the first strip of the middle release liner (1) clockwise, starting at the bottom right of the enclosure. Peel the second strip (2) counterclockwise, starting at the bottom right of the enclosure. Peel the third strip (3) clockwise, starting at the bottom left of the enclosure.
Caution: The third strip of the middle release liner runs under two flex cables. Don’t damage the flex cables while removing the release liner.
Middle release liner
Inspect the display adhesive to ensure that it’s in the correct position and not damaged or wrinkled. If the adhesive is damaged, remove it and apply replacement adhesive.
Repeat step 3 to ensure that the TrueDepth camera is in the correct position. Then continue to step 23.
Warning: Inspect the enclosure for loose or extra screws and small parts, which can damage the battery and cause safety issues.
Pull the tabs on the suction cups to release them from the display. Tilt down the display to rest on the enclosure.
Remove the suction cups from the repair tray.
Press all four corners of the display simultaneously. Then press along the edges of the display until it clicks into place and is flush with the enclosure.
Raised edges
Edges in correct position
Caution: Ensure that the flex cables aren’t trapped between the display and the enclosure. Feel the edges of the display for variations or gaps. If the display isn’t flush, repeat all removal steps and check the flex cables for damage. Then repeat reassembly steps 1 through 25.
Position the repair tray with the iPhone in the display press. Pull down the lever until the display press locks.
Wait until the display press beeps and its timer shows 0. Pull down the lever (1) and pull out the release knob (2). Then lift the lever (3).
Remove the repair tray from the display press.
Use the gray torque driver and Torx security bit to install two new security screws, one on each side of the Lightning connector. As you install the screws, press lightly on the display near the Lightning connector.
Note: Use the correct screw color for your model.
Midnight (923-05080)
Blue, pink, red, starlight (923-05081)
Caution: If the screws aren’t flush, remove and set aside the screws. Repeat step 29 to install another new set of screws. If the new screws still aren’t flush, repeat all removal and reassembly steps.
Caution
System Configuration is required if you’ve installed a replacement battery, camera, or display. TrueDepth Camera Configuration is required if you’ve installed a replacement TrueDepth camera. Disregard notifications about iPhone features on the Lock Screen until you complete configuration.
After you’ve completed all removal and reassembly steps, initiate the required configuration. The method of initiating configuration will vary depending on the part or parts replaced.
If you replaced the battery, camera, or display, initiate System Configuration by putting the device into diagnostics mode. Tap Start Session and follow the onscreen prompts.
You’ll have one attempt to complete System Configuration. If the attempt is interrupted, canceled, or encounters an error, the device will display a message instructing you to contact the Self Service Repair Store team for assistance.
If you replaced the TrueDepth camera, you will need the following:
A Mac with the latest version of Apple Service Utility installed. You’ll also need to install iPhone Repair – TrueDepth Camera resources, located in the Apple Service Utility Resources window.
The device must be running the latest version of iOS.
Internet access
A Lightning cable
After you’ve installed Apple Service Utility on a Mac, learn how to initiate the TrueDepth Camera Configuration process at support.apple.com/self-service-repair.