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| Follow the steps in this guide to replace a cracked or faulty screen in an iPhone 7. This guide includes removing the original display assembly, as well removing the [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPhone+7+Screen+and+Digitizer+Replacement/88860#s143016|home/Touch ID sensor], [guide|75238|earpiece speaker|new_window=true], [guide|75241|front camera assembly|new_window=true], and [guide|75483|LCD shield plate|new_window=true] from the original display—all of which must be transferred to your new display before installing it. | | | If your replacement display already includes those parts, follow [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPhone+7+Display+Assembly+Replacement/67489|this shorter guide|new_window=true] instead. | | | In either case, '''it's important to carefully transfer the original home/Touch ID sensor onto the new display in order for it to function.''' The solid state home button is paired to its original logic board by Apple, so replacing it will render it unusable. | | | Opening the iPhone 7 will damage the waterproof seals on the display. If you do not replace the adhesive seals, your phone will function normally, but will no longer be water-resistant. |
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