Check out the video above or the step by step guide below for assistance with this repair

iFixit iPhone XS Max Screen Replacement Guide

Here are some tools you may need to help you complete the repair.

Please note: A discounted simple toolset with the tools you need is available in a pop-up when you add this product to cart

• P2 Metal Pentalobe 0.8mm Screwdriver Tool
• Y000 Metal Triwing Tri-Point 0.6mm Screwdriver Tool
• Large Blue Suction Cup Opening Tool
• Mechanic AK-15 King ESD Anti-Static Stainless Steel Red Curved Tweezers
• iGadget Plastic Triangle Opening Picks (set of 5)
• 5x iGadget Plastic Flexible Opening Cards
• Nylon Antistatic Spudger Pry Tool
• Or get the P2 and Y000 screwdrivers, suction cup, tweezers, opening pick, opening card and spudger together in our 8 Piece iPhone Repair Toolkit
• iSclack Evo (Gen 3) Suction Cup Opening Tool for phones and tablets by Dottorpod
• uFix iOpener Microwaveable Heated Bag Opening Tool
• iHold Evo Screen Holding Opening Tool for iPads and iPhones with USB-C Adapter by Dottorpod
• iGadget Plastic Alcohol 200mL Bottle with Pump Top
• iGadget Universal Magnetic Work Project Mat with Marker (30cm x 25cm)

Here are some helpful tips to assist you in completing a safe repair on your device. If you are unsure of something or have any questions, please feel free to contact us either by phone (0508 IGADGET) or by email

• Drain the battery below 25% before you start on this repair
• Always power down your device prior to working on it
• Track your screws on a screw mat or tape them to a drawing of your phone. The Y000 tri-point screws come in four lengths: the logic board bracket has two 1.1mm, one 1.5mm and one 3.7mm, the display connector bracket two 1.5mm and one 1.1mm, and the earpiece bracket one 1.4mm and two 1.5mm - a long screw in a short hole can damage the logic board
• Remove the two 6.9mm pentalobe screws beside the Lightning port, then heat the bottom edge to soften the adhesive. If the glass is cracked, cover it with tape first so the suction cup can grip
• Slide picks under the plastic bezel (not between bezel and display), no deeper than 3mm and never along the right-hand edge (display cables) - the screen opens from the left like a book. Pull it towards the Lightning port to release the top clips before slicing the top corners
• Always unplug the battery before you remove any other parts. Keep metal tools away from the battery, and never bend, crush or puncture it.
• Remove the logic board bracket and disconnect the battery first, then remove the display connector bracket and disconnect the front sensor, OLED and digitiser cables. Press each connector down at both ends, never in the middle
• Transfer the earpiece and sensor assembly from your old screen: remove its three Y000 screws, warm the top edge for 1-2 minutes, then lift the flex with a spudger or opening card, working left to right under the proximity and flood illuminator module (steps 27-34 of the guide). A broken cable loses Face ID. Refit the white light diffuser first, then the ambient light sensor, and keep adhesive off the proximity sensor and flood illuminator
• Test touch, 3D Touch, display, earpiece, proximity (screen turns off during a call) and Face ID before sealing the phone. If touch does not respond, unplug the battery and reseat the digitiser connector. Don't peel off the protective film or any stickers until it's all working
• Clean off all the old adhesive with isopropyl alcohol and fit the new screen adhesive supplied in the box to keep dust and moisture out. Seat the top edge clips first when closing the phone
• Once the repair is finished, turn True Tone on in Settings > Display & Brightness and check auto-brightness is working (iOS 18 or later)