iPhone 8 Screen Replacement

moderate30 minutes - 2 hours

Learn how to replace your iPhone 8 screen. This part comes with the front facing camera, earpiece speaker, and EMI shield already installed, making for an easier repair.

All you need to do is remove the old screen and transfer the home button to the new screen, in order for Touch ID to function.

'''Note''': If your iPhone’s auto brightness feature does not work properly after your screen repair, make sure your iPhone is updated to [https://support.apple.com/ios/update|iOS 12]. True Tone functionality is disabled after a screen replacement, even when using an original Apple screen.

[video|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRUre8aOw9Y]

Remove the pentalobe screws

Mark your opening picks

Anti-Clamp instructions

Heat the display

Separate the display

Screen information

Disconnect the battery

Disconnect the display and digitizer

Remove the display assembly

Remove the home/Touch ID sensor bracket

Disconnect the Touch ID sensor

Remove the Touch ID sensor


To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Don't forget to [guide|93983|reapply the display adhesive|new_window=true] before reinstalling the display.

Take your e-waste to an [[E-Waste|R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler|new_window=true]].

Repair didn’t go as planned? Check out our [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/iPhone%208|iPhone 8 Answers community] for troubleshooting help. Or if you’re in the market for a new device, consider getting a refurbished [link|https://www.backmarket.com/refurbished-apple-iphone-8.html|iPhone 8 from our friends at Backmarket]!