If your iPhone 13 mini 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.
You’ll need replacement adhesive to reattach components when reassembling the device.
Remove the screws
Mark your opening picks
Tape over any cracks
Anti-Clamp instructions
Heat the bottom edge
Apply a suction handle
Insert an opening pick
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
Remove the suction cup(s)
Open the iPhone mini
Unscrew the battery and display connector cover
Remove the cover
Disconnect the battery and the OLED display cable
Unscrew the front sensor connector cover
Remove the cover
Disconnect the front sensors
Remove the display assembly
Unscrew the metal cover
Remove the cover
Heat up the top edge of the display
Separate the ambient light sensor
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. Apply new adhesive where necessary after cleaning the relevant areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%).
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? Check out our [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Ask/iPhone+13+mini|iPhone 13 mini Answers community] for troubleshooting help.