Use this guide to replace a broken, cracked, or non‑responsive screen on your iPhone 16 Plus.
You'll need replacement screen adhesive to complete this repair.
Note: Since you can't disconnect the battery during this repair, make sure your phone stays powered down, don't use metal prying tools, and be careful not to touch exposed contacts.
After a screen replacement, True Tone and auto brightness may be disabled. Calibrate original Apple screens using [link|https://support.apple.com/en-us/120579|Repair Assistant|new_window=true] to restore this functionality.
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 adhesive
Heat the right edge
Separate the right adhesive
Heat the top edge
Separate the top adhesive
Heat the left edge
Separate the left adhesive
Prop up the screen
Remove the cover screws
Remove the screen connector covers
Disconnect the screen
Remove the screen
Remove the ambient light sensor bracket
Pry up the ambient light sensor
Peel up the ambient light sensor cable
Remove the ambient light sensor
Disassembly complete
Place the ambient light sensor
Press the ambient light sensor
Install the ambient light sensor bracket
Remove the screen adhesive
Orient the adhesive
Expose the bottom edge of the adhesive
Apply the adhesive
Press the adhesive into place
Remove the top liner
Prop up the screen
Connect the screen and front sensor
Cover the connectors
Install the cover screws
Remove the final adhesive liners
Place the screen
Heat the screen
Press the back glass
Install the pentalobe screws
After your repair, calibrate a genuine replacement screen using Apple's [link|https://support.apple.com/en-us/120579|Repair Assistant|new_window=true]. 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|new_window=true]], or ask our [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/iPhone_16_Plus|iPhone 16 Plus Answers Community|new_window=true] for help.