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Opening an iPhone without a screwdriver: what are the risks?

The screws at the bottom of an iPhone are special five-point (pentalobe) screws, and the screen is sealed with adhesive. Trying to open it with a knife or the wrong tool strips the screws, can crack the screen, tear the Face ID or Touch ID cable and damage the battery. So we do not recommend opening it yourself.

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Key points
  • The bottom screws are special five-point (pentalobe) screws.
  • The screen or back glass is sealed with adhesive.
  • The wrong tool strips the screws and can crack the screen.
  • The Face ID and Touch ID cables and the battery are easily damaged.
  • An opened phone is no longer water-resistant to factory level.

01What can be damaged

PartRisk
ScrewsStripped, cannot be removed again
ScreenCracks or chips at the edge
Face ID / Touch ID cableTears; the feature stops working
BatteryIf punctured, it heats up and can smoke
SealingThe adhesive is broken

02Before opening it yourself

  1. Back up. Back up your data just in case.
  2. Check the warranty. An opened phone can fall out of warranty.
  3. Ask for a diagnosis. First find out whether the fault needs the phone opened at all.
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See also phone screen adhesive drying time and iPhone battery replacement.

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03How to get your phone to us

Visit our store

Hasanpaşa Mh. Söğütlüçeşme Cd. No: 192 (opposite the mosque car park), Kadıköy. Monday – Friday 09:00 – 20:30 · Saturday 09:30 – 20:30 · Sunday: Please ask.

Send it by post

Free two-way shipping with our contracted carrier from anywhere in Turkey. Send the device without its case, in a well-protected box, with a note giving your phone number and the fault.

Motorbike courier

Within Istanbul you can send your device by motorbike courier; just send us your address and the fault on WhatsApp.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01

Can an iPhone be opened without a screwdriver?

The bottom screws are special five-point screws; the wrong tool strips them and can crack the screen. We do not recommend it.

02

Can Face ID break when opening an iPhone?

Yes, if its cable tears. Face ID and Touch ID parts are paired, so repairing them is hard.

03

Is an opened iPhone still water-resistant?

As the sealing adhesive is broken, it should not be taken as factory level.

04

Is the diagnosis free?

Yes, the diagnosis is free. Repair options are explained to you; nothing is done without your approval.

Customer reviews

What our customers say

★★★★★

Today we had an original battery replacement on our iPhone 14 Pro done by Can, and we thank him very much for his kindness, his speed and his professional support. You can come with no question marks in your mind. I recommend it 👍

Özgür Can K.Customer review · Translated from Turkish
★★★★★

They replaced the battery of an iPhone 11 in 20 minutes and handed the device back.

Selçuk S.Customer review · Translated from Turkish
★★★★★

They replaced the screen of my iPhone 17 Pro Max with an original one within an hour. Emir and Kerem looked after me very well. An amazing business.

Ali E.Customer review · Translated from Turkish
★★★★★

Thank you, I had my device repaired: front glass replacement on a 17 Pro Max within an hour.

AhkCustomer review · Translated from Turkish
★★★★★

My brother Kerem welcomed us wonderfully; he truly knows the whole workshop by heart. Can, my doctor, left his mark on an iPhone that nobody else could fix. Thank you.

Saidovski M.Customer review · Translated from Turkish
★★★★★

I had the front glass of a 14 Pro Max replaced and I am pleased. Well done.

Alp Tunahan T.Customer review · Translated from Turkish
★★★★★

I had the screen and battery of my 14 Pro Max replaced and I am very pleased. Thanks for your work.

Oğuzhan O.Customer review · Translated from Turkish
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I think you will be pleased with their approach, their helpfulness and their care.

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