iPhone 15 Genuine Back Cover Replacement – Step-by-Step Repair Guide!
iDoctor UK · 2K views · 16:11
Skill Level
BeginnerTime Required
Half dayEstimated Cost
$50–200Equipment
Apple iPhone 15Tools Needed
Heat gun or hair dryer, Adhesive strips, Screwdrivers, Pry tools, Cleaning suppliesPlanning to attempt this repair yourself? 💪
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Smashed, cracked or badly damaged back glass on your iPhone 15? 📱
In this detailed repair guide, we show you how to complete an **iPhone 15 back glass replacement, taking you through the process of opening the phone, removing the damaged rear glass assembly, transferring the necessary components and correctly installing the replacement.
Unlike many earlier iPhones, the iPhone 15 features a removable rear glass assembly, making this a very different repair from the laser back-glass removal methods commonly used on older models.
We'll take you through the repair step-by-step using the same techniques we use every day at iDoctor UK, including some of the small details that can make the difference between a messy repair and a clean professional finish.
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🔧 What You’ll Learn
🔥 Safe Rear Glass Removal – Heating and opening the rear of the iPhone without damaging the internal components
🔌 Safe Disconnection – Disconnecting the battery and rear assembly correctly before continuing with the repair
📱 Removing the Damaged Back Glass – Separating the cracked rear assembly while avoiding unnecessary damage
🔄 Component Transfer – Moving any components that need to be retained from the original assembly
🧽 Frame Preparation – Removing old adhesive and preparing the housing for the replacement rear glass
⚙️ Replacement Installation – Correctly aligning and fitting the new iPhone 15 back glass assembly
📲 Reassembly & Testing– Checking charging, cameras, wireless charging and general functionality before completing the repair
💡 Professional Tips – Common mistakes to avoid and techniques that can make the repair cleaner and safer
🧰 Phone Repair Tools Used in This Video
🔧 If you're starting out in phone repair, the tools below make up a great beginner repair toolkit and are the same ones we use daily in our workshop.
Suction Cup
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Opening Picks
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Electric Screwdriver
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Repair Scissors
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Black Plastic Stick
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Cleaning Brush
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Curved Tweezers
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Fine Tweezers
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Razor Blades
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Hooky Tool
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#17 Blade
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4A Blade
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Blade / Hooky Tool Handle
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Parts Tray
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Repair Work Mat
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