opening iPhone 11 - how to repair it

If your iPhone 11 is broken, you can either put it in repair or try to fix it yourself. To get to the components, the first thing you need to do is open the smartphone. Learn how to do this and what you need to consider.

How to open the iPhone 11

To open the iPhone 11, you first need the right tools. Providers such as iFixit or Kaputt.de offer complete sets that contain all the tools you need.Follow these steps to open the iPhone 11:

1. First, loosen the two Pentalob screws to the left and right of the iPhone's Lightning connector.
2. Next, carefully heat the display with a hair dryer to loosen the adhesive.
3. After that, attach a suction cup to the display and try to lift it off. In addition to the suction cup, take a plastic plectrum to help, which you carefully insert into the small gap between the screen and the body.

iPhone 11 with warranty - what to look out for

Due to the sensitive hardware, Apple recommends that its customers do not open the iPhone 11 themselves. Also, keep in mind that the remaining warranty will be voided as soon as you try to do it yourself. Especially if you have an AppleCare + plan for your iPhone, it is worthwhile to have the device repaired by Apple itself or one of the many certified service partners. If something breaks during the repair, you are covered and get the damage replaced.