Huawei P7 Screen Assembly Replacement

ID: 28265

Description: Repairing a broken screen of the Huawei P7 is a...

Steps:

  1. Cracked screen, but no idea how to start?
  2. Keep calm
  3. Follow my guide
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  5. Heat the glass panel on the back to around 85°C so the adhesive loosens
  6. Use a plastic spudger or opening tool to gently pry up the glass
  7. Carefully work your way around the edges
  8. Be careful at the bottom. There is a flex cable running near the back-glass
  9. Never use metal tools for this. Metal will scratch the black paint off the backplate
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  11. First, we'll disconnect the battery cable
  12. Use a philips screwdriver to remove the shield, revealing the battery connection
  13. Next, disconnect the LCD/Digitizer ribbon
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  15. Remove the battery
  16. Use plastic tools to pry the battery off its adhesive
  17. Patience is key here
  18. Don't bend, puncture or heat the battery.
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  20. Heat the front side to about 85°C
  21. Using a plastic tool, seperate the display from the frame, but don't pull it too far away.
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  23. Flipping the phone over, we can see the display ribbon
  24. Make sure none of this cable is stuck to the frame
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  26. Pull the display ribbon through the frame
  27. Make sure there is not a single glass-shard left on the frame. Any little splinter will cause significant damage to the new screen you're about to place
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  29. Tape up the whole frame with double-sided tape for a perfect fit that won't come loose
  30. Make sure you don't cover important holes
  31. Put the new screen in, sliding the cable first, making sure the whole cable (aswell as the little part sticking out)
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  33. As good as new
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