The display of your iPhone 8 is broken, or it stays black?

Even if the touch function of your display no longer works, or your LCD flickers, it is recommended to replace your display. In this photo tutorial we explain step by step how to do this best.

If you follow the instructions step by step, you will soon be able to enjoy a working display again.
We wish you good luck with the repair and look forward to your evaluation of our repair instructions!








Required tools

  • 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 €15.99 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.

    from €10.99 on Amazon
  • Tweezers

    Tweezers

    We recommend using tweezers to remove screws and various small parts from your device.

    on Amazon
  • Pick Set

    Pick Set

    You need a flat but stable tool such as a pick to pry out parts that are glued in place.

    from €14.99 on Amazon
  • Plastic prying tool

    Plastic prying tool

    You need a flat plastic prying tool to disconnect the various plugs and connectors.

    from €14.99 on Amazon
  • Pentalobe PL1 screwdriver

    Pentalobe PL1 screwdriver

    You need the right screwdriver for removing pentalobe PL1 screws.

    on Amazon
  • Phillips PH00 screwdriver

    Phillips PH00 screwdriver

    You need the right screwdriver for removing PH00 screws.

    from €10.84 on Amazon
  • Y-type Y000 screwdriver

    Y-type Y000 screwdriver

    You need the right screwdriver for removing Y-type screws.

    on Amazon

Required replacement part

  • iPhone 8 Screen Black

    iPhone 8 Screen Black

    on Amazon
Show all replacement parts for the iPhone 8 

Getting started with the repair of your iPhone 8

If you get stuck or have questions, you can post a comment. We’d be happy to help.

24 steps
  1. Switching off your device

    iPhone 8 - Switching off your device 01
    iPhone 8 - Switching off your device 02
    iPhone 8 - Switching off your device 03
    1. Turn your iPhone off completely to protect it from a potential short circuit. To do this, press the standby button for about three seconds until the slider "Turn off" appears on the screen.
    2. Swipe the slider from left to right and wait until your iPhone has completely shut down.
  2. Removing the rear case screws

    iPhone 8 - Removing the rear case screws 01
    iPhone 8 - Removing the rear case screws 02
    Used tools
    Wiha PicoFinish Pentalobe Screwdriver PL1
    • 2 × 3.4mm Pentalobe

    You need a pentalobe screwdriver (PL1) to open the iPhone 8.

    1. Loosen the two Pentalobe screws on the left and right side of the Lightning Connector and put them into a screw storage.

    We recommend you using a screw storage to avoid losing any of the removed parts or screws. You can convert an old sewing box for this purpose. We at iDoc use a high quality magnetic mat for our repairs, which allows the removed parts to be arranged in the same way as they were in the phone. This way you know exactly where each screw was located, which makes it much easier for you to assemble later.




    Used tools
    Wiha PicoFinish Pentalobe Screwdriver PL1
  3. Heating up the display

    iPhone 8 - Heating up the display 01
    iPhone 8 - Heating up the display 02
    Used tools
    Heat gun

    The iPhone 8 is opened via the display, which is strongly glued to the rest of the case. To open it, you have to heat the adhesive first.

    1. First, place your iPhone 8 on a soft and clean surface to avoid scratches when lifting the display.T
    2. Then use a hot air tool, such as a hot air dryer or a regular hairdryer, to evenly cover the outside of the display.

    The rule of thumb is to heat your device only to the extent that you can still touch it without burning your fingers.

    Used tools
  4. Detaching the display

    iPhone 8 - Detaching the display 01
    iPhone 8 - Detaching the display 02
    iPhone 8 - Detaching the display 03
    Used tools
    Flat Picks
    VAKUPLASTIC Suction Cup

    Opening the iPhone 8 will void the warranty of protection against dust and splashing water, as well as the warranty of waterproofness.

    1. Press a suction cup on the display above the Home button and pull it upwards to create a narrow gap between the aluminium and display frames.
    2. Insert a flat plastic tool into the narrow gap between the aluminum and display frames. Try to enlarge the gap by pushing the aluminium frame upwards with the tool. We use flat plastic picks for this.

    Be careful not to insert the picks on the side of the standby button too far to avoid damaging the display's flex cable.

    1. Now move the pick once around the display. To prevent the adhesive from reattaching to the already loosened areas, heat the edge of the display again and again and leave individual picks in the device frame.




    Used tools
    VAKUPLASTIC Suction Cup
  5. Opening the display

    iPhone 8 - Opening the display 01
    iPhone 8 - Opening the display 02
    Used tools
    Flat Picks

    As long as it is still connected, you must never open the display more than 180°, otherwise the sensitive flex cables may tear.

    1. Gently push the display upwards with the plectrum to release the lugs from the aluminium frame.
    2. Then open it laterally towards the standby button. Lean the display against a stable object to avoid overstretching the flexible cables.
    Used tools
  6. Disconnecting the battery connector

    iPhone 8 - Disconnecting the battery connector 01
    iPhone 8 - Disconnecting the battery connector 02
    iPhone 8 - Disconnecting the battery connector 03
    iPhone 8 - Disconnecting the battery connector 04
    Used tools
    Pry Tool
    Wiha PicoFinish Phillips Screwdriver PH00
    Piergiacomi Tweezers 2a SA ESD
    • 2 × 2.6 mm Phillips
    • 2 × 1.0 mm Phillips

    Before starting the repair, disconnect the battery connector to prevent short circuits and avoid accidentally turning on your device during the repair.

    1. Use a phillips screwdriver to remove the four phillips screws. Then carefully take off the cover with tweezers.
    2. Now disconnect the battery connector by carefully levering it off with a lever tool. For this purpose we use a plastic spudger.
    Used tools
    Wiha PicoFinish Phillips Screwdriver PH00
    Piergiacomi Tweezers 2a SA ESD
  7. Disconnecting the display connectors

    iPhone 8 - Disconnecting the display connectors 01
    iPhone 8 - Disconnecting the display connectors 02
    iPhone 8 - Disconnecting the display connectors 03
    iPhone 8 - Disconnecting the display connectors 04
    Used tools
    Pry Tool
    • Connector
    1. Use the spudger to also disconnect the display connectors (display and home button).
    Used tools
  8. Disconnecting the FaceTime connector

    iPhone 8 - Disconnecting the FaceTime connector 01
    iPhone 8 - Disconnecting the FaceTime connector 02
    iPhone 8 - Disconnecting the FaceTime connector 03
    iPhone 8 - Disconnecting the FaceTime connector 04
    Used tools
    Pry Tool
    Wiha PicoFinish Phillips Screwdriver PH00
    Piergiacomi Tweezers 2a SA ESD
    • 3 × 1.0 mm Phillips
    1. Unscrew the three Phillips screws from the cover plate above the connector.
    2. Use tweezers to remove the cover plate from your iPhone 8.
    3. Carefully separate the FaceTime connector from the board with a spudger.
    4. Now you can remove the display completely.
    Used tools
    Wiha PicoFinish Phillips Screwdriver PH00
    Piergiacomi Tweezers 2a SA ESD
  9. Removing the earpiece

    iPhone 8 - Removing the earpiece 01
    iPhone 8 - Removing the earpiece 02
    iPhone 8 - Removing the earpiece 03
    iPhone 8 - Removing the earpiece 04
    iPhone 8 - Removing the earpiece 05
    Used tools
    Wiha PicoFinish Phillips Screwdriver PH00
    Piergiacomi Tweezers 2a SA ESD
    • 1 × 1,5 mm Phillips-Schraube
    • 2 × 2,5 mm Phillips-Schraube
    • 1 × 2,2 mm Phillips-Schraube
    • 1 × 1,7 mm Phillips-Schraube
    1. The earpiece is on the back of the display unit. Remove the three Phillips screws from the cover on the earpiece. Put all the parts in the same section of your magnetic pad.
    2. Remove the two Phillips screws holding the earpiece in place.
    3. The earpiece is under the front camera’s flexible flat cable. Fold the cable slightly to the side so you can remove the earpiece.

    Note that the screws have different lengths. Mixing them up could cause damage to the display during assembly.

    Used tools
    Wiha PicoFinish Phillips Screwdriver PH00
    Piergiacomi Tweezers 2a SA ESD
  10. Removing the FaceTime cable

    iPhone 8 - Removing the FaceTime cable 01
    iPhone 8 - Removing the FaceTime cable 02
    iPhone 8 - Removing the FaceTime cable 03
    iPhone 8 - Removing the FaceTime cable 04
    iPhone 8 - Removing the FaceTime cable 05
    iPhone 8 - Removing the FaceTime cable 06
    Used tools
    Heat gun
    Piergiacomi Tweezers 2a SA ESD
    Steel Laboratory Spatula

    Removing the FaceTime camera cable set is a two-step process.

    1. Loosen the heavily stuck cable set by first heating it with a hot air tool and then carefully separating it from the inside of the display with a steel spatula.
    2. Now carefully lift the sensors integrated in the cable set and the FaceTime camera out of its guides with tweezers.
    Used tools
    Piergiacomi Tweezers 2a SA ESD
    Steel Laboratory Spatula
  11. Removing the home button

    iPhone 8 - Removing the home button 01
    iPhone 8 - Removing the home button 02
    iPhone 8 - Removing the home button 03
    iPhone 8 - Removing the home button 04
    iPhone 8 - Removing the home button 05
    iPhone 8 - Removing the home button 06
    Used tools
    Pry Tool
    Piergiacomi Tweezers 2a SA ESD
    Steel Laboratory Spatula
    Wiha PicoFinish Y-Type Screwdriver Y000
    • 4 × 1,1 mm Y-Type-Schraube
    1. Unscrew the four Y-Type screws to remove the silver bracket plate over the home button.
    2. Carefully detach the home button connector with the spudger.

    The cable of the home button is very sensitive. Even small damages can cause the home button and the Touch ID to fail.

    1. Then disconnect the cable set from the inside of the display by carefully sliding under it with a steel spatula.
    2. Now press the home button from the inside out of the display unit.


    Used tools
    Piergiacomi Tweezers 2a SA ESD
    Steel Laboratory Spatula
    Wiha PicoFinish Y-Type Screwdriver Y000
  12. Removing the back plate

    iPhone 8 - Removing the back plate 01
    iPhone 8 - Removing the back plate 02
    iPhone 8 - Removing the back plate 03
    iPhone 8 - Removing the back plate 04
    iPhone 8 - Removing the back plate 05
    iPhone 8 - Removing the back plate 06
    Used tools
    Heat gun
    Steel Laboratory Spatula
    Wiha PicoFinish Y-Type Screwdriver Y000
    • 6 × 1,0 mm Y-Type-Schraube
    1. First remove the six Y-type screws that fix the metal back plate.
    Do not use a sharp or pointed tool to loosen the flex cable, so as not to damage anything.
    1. Heat the lower side of the back plate with hot air, and then use the steel spatula to carefully loosen the flex cable set, which is located under the plate.
    2. Remove the detached back plate and put it aside.
    Used tools
    Steel Laboratory Spatula
    Wiha PicoFinish Y-Type Screwdriver Y000
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  14. Preparing the new display

    iPhone 8 - Preparing the new display 01
    iPhone 8 - Preparing the new display 02
    Verwendete Ersatzteile
    iPhone 8 Screen Black
    • Sensor
    • Frontkamera
    1. Not all available displays have the same features. If necessary, you’ll have to take some of the following parts from your old display before installing the new screen:
      • Front camera bracket (lightly glued in place)
      • Sensor bracket (lightly glued in place)
    2. Peel the protective film off the new display and remove the seals.
    Verwendete Ersatzteile
    iPhone 8 Screen Black
  15. Attaching the rear panel

    iPhone 8 - Attaching the rear panel 01
    iPhone 8 - Attaching the rear panel 02
    iPhone 8 - Attaching the rear panel 03
    Used tools
    Wiha PicoFinish Y-Type Screwdriver Y000
    • 6 × 1,1 mm Y-Type-Schraube
    1. Press the flex cable on the inside of the display.

    Note that there is still glue on the bottom of the back plate. Place the back plate exactly over the screw holes before you screw it on.

    1. Position the back plate on the inside of the display and fix it with the 6 Y-type screws.


    Used tools
    Wiha PicoFinish Y-Type Screwdriver Y000
  16. Installing the home button

    iPhone 8 - Installing the home button 01
    iPhone 8 - Installing the home button 02
    iPhone 8 - Installing the home button 03
    iPhone 8 - Installing the home button 04
    iPhone 8 - Installing the home button 05
    iPhone 8 - Installing the home button 06
    Used tools
    Piergiacomi Tweezers 2a SA ESD
    Wiha PicoFinish Y-Type Screwdriver Y000
    • 4 × 1,1 mm Y-Type-Schraube
    1. Guide the Home button from the front through the recess in the display.
    2. Lift the connector of the Home button to position the flex cable of the Home button underneath.

    The plastic nose helps you to position the flex cable correctly.

    1. Connect the connector to the flex cable.
    2. Then put the silver cover plate back over the cable and the Home button and screw them together with the 4 Y-type screws.
    Used tools
    Piergiacomi Tweezers 2a SA ESD
    Wiha PicoFinish Y-Type Screwdriver Y000
  17. Installing the FaceTime cable

    iPhone 8 - Installing the FaceTime cable 01
    iPhone 8 - Installing the FaceTime cable 02
    iPhone 8 - Installing the FaceTime cable 03
    iPhone 8 - Installing the FaceTime cable 04
    iPhone 8 - Installing the FaceTime cable 05
    Used tools
    Piergiacomi Tweezers 2a SA ESD

    Make sure that the proximity sensor is correctly positioned, otherwise its function is limited.

    1. First press the sensors back into the guide.
    2. Then press the flex cable on the inside of the display.

    The small plastic lugs help you to position the flex cable correctly.

    Used tools
    Piergiacomi Tweezers 2a SA ESD
  18. Installing the earpiece

    iPhone 8 - Installing the earpiece  01
    iPhone 8 - Installing the earpiece  02
    iPhone 8 - Installing the earpiece  03
    iPhone 8 - Installing the earpiece  04
    iPhone 8 - Installing the earpiece  05
    iPhone 8 - Installing the earpiece  06
    Used tools
    Wiha PicoFinish Phillips Screwdriver PH00
    Piergiacomi Tweezers 2a SA ESD
    • 1 × 2,2 mm Phillips-Schraube
    • 1 × 1,7 mm Phillips-Schraube
    • 1 × 1,5 mm Phillips-Schraube
    • 2 × 2,5 mm Phillips-Schraube5
    1. Lift up the FaceTime camera cable set to put the earpiece back into its lead.

    Do not tighten the screws too much, otherwise they may show through the paint on the front of the display.Be careful not to mix up the screws. The wrong screw in the wrong place can scratch the lacquer coating and can also be seen on the front of the display.

    1. Screw the earpiece with the two Phillips screws and press the FaceTime camera into its opening.
    2. Place the FaceTime cable set over the earpiece, then place the silver bracket plate over earpiece and FaceTime camera and screw it in place with the three Phillips screws.

    The FaceTime camera should be centered in the display front. If necessary, move it a little before screwing the bracket plate back on.


    Used tools
    Wiha PicoFinish Phillips Screwdriver PH00
    Piergiacomi Tweezers 2a SA ESD
  19. Attaching a new adhesive frame

    iPhone 8 - Attaching a new adhesive frame 01
    iPhone 8 - Attaching a new adhesive frame 02
    iPhone 8 - Attaching a new adhesive frame 03
    iPhone 8 - Attaching a new adhesive frame 04
    iPhone 8 - Attaching a new adhesive frame 05
    iPhone 8 - Attaching a new adhesive frame 06
    Used tools
    Piergiacomi Tweezers 2a SA ESD

    After attaching a new adhesive frame, iPhone 8 is again protected against dust and splash water, but is no longer 100% waterproof.

    1. First remove all adhesive residue on the metal frame and display to ensure that the new adhesive frame fits properly.
    2. Try to align the adhesive frame with the back cover of your iPhone in order to position it correctly.

    The corners are different and help with orientation.

    1. Remove the first protective film from the adhesive frame.
    2. Then place it on one side and apply it gradually to the edge of the back cover.
    3. Now also remove the remaining protective films so that only a thin strip of transparent adhesive film remains on the edge of the iPhone.
    Used tools
    Piergiacomi Tweezers 2a SA ESD
  20. Attaching the FaceTime connector

    iPhone 8 - Attaching the FaceTime connector 01
    iPhone 8 - Attaching the FaceTime connector 02
    iPhone 8 - Attaching the FaceTime connector 03
    iPhone 8 - Attaching the FaceTime connector 04
    iPhone 8 - Attaching the FaceTime connector 05
    Used tools
    Wiha PicoFinish Phillips Screwdriver PH00
    Piergiacomi Tweezers 2a SA ESD
    • Connector
    • 3 × 1,0 mm Phillips-Schraube
    1. Place the display upright on the frame and connect the FaceTime connector to the logicboard.
    2. Place the display on the side of the backcover.
    3. Place the cover plate over the FaceTime-connector and fix it with the three Phillips screws.
    Used tools
    Wiha PicoFinish Phillips Screwdriver PH00
    Piergiacomi Tweezers 2a SA ESD
  21. Connecting the display

    iPhone 8 - Connecting the display 01
    iPhone 8 - Connecting the display 02
    iPhone 8 - Connecting the display 03
    iPhone 8 - Connecting the display 04
    • Connector
    1. Connect the two display connectors (display and home button) to the logicboard again.
  22. Attaching the battery connector

    iPhone 8 - Attaching the battery connector 01
    iPhone 8 - Attaching the battery connector 02
    iPhone 8 - Attaching the battery connector 03
    iPhone 8 - Attaching the battery connector 04
    iPhone 8 - Attaching the battery connector 05
    Used tools
    Wiha PicoFinish Phillips Screwdriver PH00
    Piergiacomi Tweezers 2a SA ESD
    • Connector
    • 2 × 2.6 mm Phillips
    • 2 × 1,0 mm Phillips-Schraube
    1. Reconnect the battery by reattaching the battery connector.
    2. Put the bracket plate over the battery connector and secure it with the four screws.
    Used tools
    Wiha PicoFinish Phillips Screwdriver PH00
    Piergiacomi Tweezers 2a SA ESD
  23. Attaching the display

    iPhone 8 - Attaching the display 01
    iPhone 8 - Attaching the display 02
    iPhone 8 - Attaching the display 03
    iPhone 8 - Attaching the display 04
    iPhone 8 - Attaching the display 05
    • Wrong position
    • Right position
    1. Place the display on the side of the back cover and carefully fold it over.
    2. Make sure that the silver chip on the cable is positioned exactly as before (see photo). Otherwise, you will see discolorations and spots on the screen at this exact spot after installation. If you notice this error, check the position of the cable again and align the chip exactly like in our photo.

    3. Then press the display firmly over the entire surface.
  24. Fastening the rear case screws

    iPhone 8 - Fastening the rear case screws  01
    iPhone 8 - Fastening the rear case screws  02
    Used tools
    Wiha PicoFinish Pentalobe Screwdriver PL1
    • 2 × 3.4 mm Pentalobe
    1. Screw the two pentalobe screws left and right of the Lightning connector back into the rear case.
    Used tools
    Wiha PicoFinish Pentalobe Screwdriver PL1
  25. Testing the new display

    iPhone 8 - Testing the new display 01
    iPhone 8 - Testing the new display 02
    iPhone 8 - Testing the new display 03
    1. Test the brightness of the display.
    2. Test the touchscreen. Select an app and drag it all around the display. If the app follows your finger everywhere, the display’s working.
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