Use this guide to replace a broken or cracked screen in your iPhone 15.
Note: Since you can't disconnect the battery during this repair, be especially careful not to use metal prying tools or touch exposed contacts in your iPhone.
Note: Due to [link|https://www.ifixit.com/News/82867/iphone-15-teardown-reveals-software-lockdown|Apple's parts pairing restrictions|new_window=true], on iOS 17.6 and earlier, True Tone and auto brightness are disabled after a screen replacement, even when using an original Apple screen. On newer iOS versions, these features may be restored automatically. If you're using an original Apple screen, you can use [link|https://support.apple.com/en-us/120579|Repair Assistant|new_window=true] to calibrate it with your iPhone.
Prepare your phone for disassembly
Tape over any cracks
Mark your opening picks
Remove the pentalobe screws
Heat the bottom edge
Insert an opening pick
Screen information
Separate the bottom edge adhesive
Heat the right edge
Position the opening pick
Release the right clip
Separate the right edge adhesive
Heat the top edge
Separate the top right corner adhesive
Release the top edge clips
Heat the left edge
Separate the left edge adhesive
Swing open the screen
Unfasten the front sensor connector cover
Remove the cover
Disconnect the front sensor
Unfasten the screen connector cover
Remove the cover
Disconnect the screen
Remove the screen
End of disassembly
Remove the screen adhesive
Ambient light sensor information
Remove the ambient light sensor bracket
Heat the ambient light sensor
Pry up the ambient light sensor
Peel up the ambient light sensor cable
Remove the ambient light sensor
Prepare the ambient light sensor
Place the ambient light sensor
Warm the ambient light sensor
Press the ambient light sensor
Install the ambient light sensor bracket
Orient the adhesive
Apply the adhesive
Press the adhesive into place
Remove the top liner
Prop up the screen
Connect the screen
Install the cover screws
Remove the final adhesive liners
Place the screen
Heat the screen
Press the screen
Install the pentalobe screws
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? Try some [[Troubleshooting Problems After a Repair|basic troubleshooting]], or ask our [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/iPhone%2015|Answers community] for help.