The back cover of your iPhone 7 is scratched or broken? You simply want to change the color of your back cover?
In both cases, this step-by-step guide will show you how to replace the back cover of your iPhone 7 on your own and give it a new look.
You can find the matching iPhone tool kit is available in our online store.
We wish you good luck when exchanging your back cover.
Required tools
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Heat gun
Heat gun
You can use a heat gun to heat parts that are glued on so they’re easier to remove. In most cases, you can also use a hairdryer.
from €14.47 on Amazon -
For storing screws
For storing screws
We recommend storing your screws so you don’t mix up the various screws and small parts.
€11.00 at the iDoc store -
Pick Set
Pick Set
You need a flat but stable tool such as a pick to pry out parts that are glued in place.
€2.00 at the iDoc store -
Plastic prying tool
Plastic prying tool
You need a flat plastic prying tool to disconnect the various plugs and connectors.
€2.00 at the iDoc store -
Steel Laboratory Spatula
Steel Laboratory Spatula
You need a flat and sturdy prying tool to disconnect glued parts.
€4.00 at the iDoc store -
Pentalobe PL1 screwdriver
Pentalobe PL1 screwdriver
You need the right screwdriver for removing pentalobe PL1 screws.
€14.00 at the iDoc store -
Phillips PH00 screwdriver
Phillips PH00 screwdriver
You need the right screwdriver for removing PH00 screws.
€14.00 at the iDoc store -
Y-type Y000 screwdriver
Y-type Y000 screwdriver
You need the right screwdriver for removing Y-type screws.
€14.00 at the iDoc store
Required replacement part
- iPhone 7 / 8 Adhesive Frame for Screen Black
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 7
If you get stuck or have questions, you can post a comment. We’d be happy to help.
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Switching off your iPhone 7
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Removing the rear case screws
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Heating up the display
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Lifting up the display
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Detaching the display
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Disconnecting the battery connector
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Detaching the display connectors
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Detaching the FaceTime connector
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Removing the Taptic Engine
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Removing the battery
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Removing the speaker
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Removing the iSight camera
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Detaching the connector of the volume control cable
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Detaching the cover of the Wi-Fi antenna
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Removing the Wi-Fi antenna
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Removing the SIM tray
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Detaching the logicboard
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Removing the Lightning connector
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Detaching the volume control cable
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Removing the guide rail for the iSight camera
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Detaching the mounting clamps
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Removing the sleep/wake and volume button
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Preparing the new back cover
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Installing the sleep/wake and volume button
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Installing the retaining brackets
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Installing the guide rail for the iSight camera
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Attaching the volume control cable
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Installing the Lightning connector
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Inserting the logicboard
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Inserting the SIM tray
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Attaching the connectors
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Installing the Wi-Fi antenna
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Installing the antenna cover
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Installing the bracket plate
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Connecting the iSight camera
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Installing the speaker
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Preparing the battery
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Inserting the battery
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Inserting the Taptic Engine
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Attach the adhesive frame
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Attaching the the FaceTime connector
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Connecting the display