Frequently Asked Questions About iPhone 4 Front Glass
Cell phones might be the slipperiest items ever made. At times, it seems like they practically jump from your hand and fall to the ground. Trying to use the phone's touchscreen with cracks is nearly impossible, but luckily, it is easy to find iPhone 4 replacement glass with the right parts from eBay.
Is this iPhone 4 front glass or back glass replacement?This product is iPhone 4 front glass replacement. You can get it in black or white depending on what color your phone is. However, eBay also has back glass screen replacements, too. In fact, there are tons of replacement parts available for the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. You can find these parts in both brand-new and used condition. Some of the items you can find for your phone are:
- Replacement glass
- Replacement batteries
- Earpiece speaker parts
- Replacement ringers and buzzers
- Replacement screws
Even though you can conveniently find screen replacement kits for the iPhone 4 model on eBay, it is important to make sure you have chosen the right size glass screen since every iPhone model is a different size. Most iPhone 4 screen replacement kits include all the tools you need to swap your damaged screen for a new one. With some technical knowledge about iPhones, you can use these tools to fix your screen. The included screwdrivers are just the right sizes to fit the extra small screws and connectors in your iPhone. The kits also include prying tools to help gently lift your phone's more delicate parts out of the way.
How do you change the front glass?If you are going to attempt to change the front glass yourself, instructions are included with the iPhone 4 screen replacement kit. Here are the basic steps:
- Step 1 - You begin by removing the SIM card and unscrewing the bottom screws.
- Step 2 - You can then slide the back cover off the phone. You must then remove the battery and disconnect the charge port ribbon.
- Step 3 - You will then need to remove the shields and unhook the connectors underneath. Then you disconnect the antenna ribbon and unscrew the motherboard.
- Step 4 - Once you have removed all of the inner components, you will find six screws on each side of the phone. These screws hold in the glass and unscrewing them will release it.
- Step 5 - Do these steps in reverse order to put on the new front glass.
You are essentially taking your phone completely apart, so it is necessary to do so with great care to avoid damage.
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