If your iPhone 13 Pro screen is cracked, not responding to touch, or not showing a picture when your phone is powered on, use this guide to restore your iPhone to working order with a new screen, a.k.a. display assembly.
Note: On iOS 17.6 and earlier, True Tone and auto brightness functionality is disabled after a screen replacement, even when using an original Apple screen. Face ID is also disabled, unless the iPhone is running iOS 15.2 or newer. On iOS 18 and newer, you can calibrate your new screen using Apple's [link|https://support.apple.com/en-us/120579|Repair Assistant|new_window=true] to restore True Tone functionality on genuine screens purchased from Apple.
Remove the pentalobe screws
Mark your opening picks
Tape over any cracks
Anti-Clamp instructions
Heat the bottom edge
Insert an opening pick
Separate the bottom edge adhesive
Heat the right edge
Separate the right adhesive
Heat the top edge
Separate the top adhesive
Screen information
Heat the left edge
Separate the left adhesive
Open the iPhone
Remove the battery connector cover
Disconnect the battery
Disconnect the display cable
Unscrew the front sensor connector cover
Unfasten the front sensor bracket
Remove the front sensor bracket
Heat the front sensor assembly
Disconnect the ambient light sensor
Disconnect the proximity sensor
Reposition the proximity sensor
Disconnect the microphone
Remove the front sensor assembly
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.
After your repair, depending on the replacement part, you may be able to [link|https://support.apple.com/en-us/120579|calibrate it using Apple's Repair Assistant|new_window=true], available as of iOS 18. Update your device, navigate to Settings → General ***→***About → Parts & Service History, tap Restart & Finish Repair, and follow the onscreen prompts.
Take your e-waste to an [[E-Waste|R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler|new_window=true]].
Repair didn’t go as planned? Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some [[Troubleshooting Problems After a Repair|basic troubleshooting]], or ask our [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/iPhone%2013%20Pro|iPhone 13 Pro] Answers community for troubleshooting help.