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iPhone X Screen Replacement

Replace your cracked iPhone X display. Apple's revolutionary first Face ID iPhone with edge-to-edge OLED - still going strong years later.

⏱️ 35-45 min 💪 Moderate 🔧 Standard tools

Display Specifications

  • Display: 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED
  • Resolution: 2436 x 1125 pixels, 458 ppi
  • Features: HDR, True Tone, Wide color (P3)
  • Face ID: First iPhone with Face ID
  • Frame: Stainless steel
💡 iPhone X Ghost Touch Program: Apple acknowledged display module issues on some iPhone X devices. If your screen has ghost touch issues, you may qualify for free repair - check Apple's website.

Tools Required

  • Pentalobe screwdriver (P2)
  • Tri-point Y000 screwdriver
  • Phillips #000 screwdriver
  • Suction cup
  • Plastic pry tools / spudger
  • Tweezers
  • Heat gun or iOpener
  • iPhone X OLED replacement screen

Replacement Process

  1. Power off the iPhone
  2. Remove two pentalobe screws at bottom
  3. Heat edges to soften adhesive
  4. Open from RIGHT side (hinges on left)
  5. Support display carefully
  6. Disconnect battery first
  7. Remove display brackets and disconnect cables
  8. Transfer Face ID/earpiece assembly
  9. Install new display
  10. Test Face ID before sealing
⚠️ Note: iPhone X opens from the RIGHT side, not left like newer models. The display cables are on the left.

Screen Quality Options

For iPhone X, you have several replacement options:

  • OEM/Refurbished OLED: Best quality, true blacks, HDR support
  • Aftermarket OLED: Good quality, slightly lower brightness
  • LCD conversion: Cheapest but loses OLED benefits (not recommended)

Professional Service Available

iPhone X repairs are well-established. Our technicians can restore your device quickly.

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