In this guide, we show you how to replace your iPhone 5s’ defective back cover on your own This repair can help if the back cover is warped or scratched, or if your rear camera no longer takes sharp pictures because the lens is scratched.
Required tools
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Hard Plastic Picks
Hard Plastic Picks
You need a flat but stable tool such as a pick to pry out parts that are glued in place.
€3.00 at the iDoc store -
Plastic prying tool
Plastic prying tool
You need a flat plastic prying tool to disconnect the various plugs and connectors.
€3.00 at the iDoc store -
Steel Laboratory Spatula
Steel Laboratory Spatula
You need a flat and sturdy prying tool to disconnect glued parts.
€7.00 at the iDoc store -
Suction cup
Suction cup
A suction cup is perfect for lifting smooth surfaces such as displays or rear glass panels.
€3.00 at the iDoc store -
Pentalobe PL1 screwdriver
Pentalobe PL1 screwdriver
You need the right screwdriver for removing pentalobe PL1 screws.
€13.00 at the iDoc store -
Phillips PH00 screwdriver
Phillips PH00 screwdriver
You need the right screwdriver for removing PH00 screws.
€13.00 at the iDoc store
Required replacement part
- iPhone 5s Back Cover in Space Gray
Replacement parts and tools for this repair
Our tools plus the right spare part help you fix your device easily.
Getting started with the repair of your iPhone 5s
If you get stuck or have questions, you can post a comment. We’d be happy to help.
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Removing the enclosure screws
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Lifting the display
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Disconnecting the Home button cable
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Disconnecting the connectors
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Removing the iSight camera
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Disconnecting the battery connector
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Removing the screws
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Removing the speaker
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Removing the Lightning connector
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Disconnecting the cables
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Removing the SIM card tray
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Removing the logic board screws
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Removing the bracket
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Disconnecting the Wi-Fi antenna
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Removing the battery
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Removing the vibration motor
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Removing the volume and mute button bracket
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Detaching the cable set
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Removing the flash cover
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Removing the standby screw
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Removing the standby button
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Removing the SIM card tray ejector lever and buttons
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Removing the antenna cable
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Removing the four retaining brackets
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Attaching the four retaining brackets
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Sticking the antenna cable in place
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Installing the SIM card tray ejector lever
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Installing the standby button
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Installing the flash
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Installing the volume and mute button bracket
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Installing the vibration motor
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Installing the battery
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Installing the Wi-Fi antenna
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Installing the bracket
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Fastening the logic board screws
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Connecting the contacts
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Inserting the Lightning connector
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Installing the speaker
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Connecting the battery
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Connecting the camera
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Connecting the display
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Installing the Home button cable
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Attaching the display
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Fastening the enclosure screws
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Setting the time
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