How to change the screen on Xiaomi Redmi 5: a complete guide with photos and nuances

Xiaomi Redmi 5 is one of the most popular budget smartphones of 2017-2018, but even its durable body does not save from falls. Broken screen is the most common failure, and many users wonder: can I replace it yourself? The answer is yes, but with reservations. This guide will help to understand the nuances of replacing the display Redmi 5, avoid typical errors and save on the service center.

It's important to understand that screen replacement is not just mechanical work, but also delicate handling of plumes, adhesive layers and fragile connectors. If you've never disassembled a smartphone, it's better to practice on an old device or assess risks in advance. In this article, we'll take a look at each step from selecting a spare part to final testing, and tell you which tools are required and what you can do without.

1. Which screen to choose for Redmi 5: original vs analogues

The first and most important step is to buy a new display, which is not only the quality of the image, but also the life of the smartphone. There are three types of screens on the market for Redmi 5:

• 🔹 Original (OEM) — Remnants of factory batches guarantee 100% compatibility, but are expensive (3,000 to 5,000) ₽).
• 🔹 High quality copies are made in the same factories as the originals, but without the Xiaomi logo. Price: 1,500-2,500 ₽. Often indistinguishable from the original.
• 🔹 Budget analogues – cheap Chinese displays (800-1,500) ₽). May have worse color reproduction, dim backlighting, or sensor problems.

Where to buy? Proven sites:

• 🛒 AliExpress is the cheapest, but the longest wait (2-4 weeks) Look for sellers with a rating above 98% and reviews in the photo.
• 🛒 Yandex Market / Ozon - fast delivery, but prices are higher by 20-30%. LM5054 (for Redmi 5).
• 🛒 Local service centers – sometimes sell used originals after replacement.

⚠️ Note: If the screen description says "without frame" or "only" LCD", It means that the touch layer (digitizer) is separate. For Redmi 5, you need to buy a full module (LCD + sensor + frame), otherwise the assembly will be complicated many times.

2. Tools required: what not to miss

Without the right tools, replacing the screen will be torture.

In addition, the following may be useful:

• 🧴 Isopropyl alcohol (90%+) — Cleaning contacts and removing glue residues.
• 🧲 Magnetic mat - so as not to lose screws (in Redmi 5 there are 12 pieces!).
• 🔋 External battery – if the phone is discharged, and you need to test the new screen.

⚠️ Warning: Don't use metal mediators to detach the screen! They scratch the frame and can damage the plumes. Plastic or nylon is the only safe option.

Disassembly Xiaomi Redmi 5: Step-by-step with a photo

Now, to the most critical stage, turn off your phone and start:

1. Remove the back cover. In Redmi 5, it's mounted on the latches. Carefully apply the cover with a plastic mediator on the bottom edge (near the Micro-USB connector) and lead along the body. If the cover doesn't lend itself, heat it slightly with a hair dryer (not above 60).°C!).
2. Spinning screws. Under the lid, you'll see 12 screws, all of them of different lengths. Remember or photograph their location! Use a screwdriver. PH00 And don't put too much effort into it.
3. Remove the plastic latch on the battery connector (it's fragile!) If the battery is swelling, don't continue disassembling! It's dangerous.
4. Take the motherboard off. Take care to unplug all the plumes (camera, speaker, power button) and take out the board. Don't pull the plumes -- they break easily!

Now, all that's left is the screen, and it's held up by glue and double-sided tape, to separate it safely.

1. Heat the screen with a hair dryer (temperature 70–80)°C) for 2-3 minutes, evenly floating on the surface.
2. With a suction cup, lift the screen from the bottom edge and carefully use a plastic mediator along the frame, and if the glue doesn't lend itself, heat it up again.
3. Once the screen is detached, don't take it off completely! It's still plugged into the motherboard. Unplug the plume with tweezers.

4.Installation of a new screen: nuances and typical errors

A new screen is installed, but the phone is not turning on or malfunctioning?

• 🚫 Badly glued, make sure the connector is tightly snapped on the motherboard, sometimes just tapping the plume after you've connected.
• 🚫 Dust gets under the screen. Before installing, wipe the phone frame and the new display with a wiltless napkin soaked in isopropyl alcohol.
• 🚫 The Home button is incorrectly positioned. In Redmi 5, it's glued to the screen. If you forgot to move it from the old display, the touch button won't work.
• 🚫 If you soldered contacts (for example, for a touchscreen), the temperature is above 300°C can damage the chips.

How to install the new screen correctly:

1. Check that the new display has double-sided tape on the frame. If it is not available, buy separately (thickness 0.1-0.2 mm).
2. Connect the plume of the new screen to the motherboard and lightly press the connector with your finger.
3. Lay the screen in place, aligning it in the holes for the speaker and front camera.
4. Press the screen evenly over the entire area (you can use a heavy book) so that the scotch grabs.

Don't turn the phone on right away! Let the glue grab for 10-15 minutes.

1. The density of the plume fit (sometimes helps to reconnect it).

2. the integrity of the contacts on the motherboard (possibly oxidation - clean with alcohol).

3. Screen compatibility (some cheap analogues require the firmware of the sensor driver).-->

5. Testing and calibration: what to check first

But it's too early to be happy, and you need to check all the functions of the new screen.

• 📱 Sensor. Swipe your finger around the screen -- are there any dead zones.
• 🎨 Color rendering. Open a photo with bright colors (like a rainbow) if there's yellow or skewed shades?
• 🔦 Light up. Light up the flashlight and light up at an angle. Do you see dark spots or uneven lights?
• 🔊 Speaker and microphone. Call another phone and see if you can be heard or heard.
• 🔋 Autobrightness. Close the light sensor with your hand, the screen should turn dark.

If the sensor is not working properly (for example, clicks are not recorded where you click), you may need to calibrate.

1. Go to Settings → System → Additional → Screen Calibration.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen (usually click on the crosses that appear).
3. If you don’t have a calibration point, install the Touchscreen Calibration app from Google Play.

⚠️ Warning: If the phone starts to run out quickly after changing the screen, check if you damaged the battery contacts during assembly, and the unturned backlight plume (it consumes power even when it is off) may also be the cause).

1. Correct connection of the plume (frequent error - inverted connector).

2. the integrity of the motherboard (possibly closed contacts during disassembly).

3. Screen compatibility (some cheap counterparts require soldering work).-->

6. How much does it cost to replace the screen in the service vs independently

Prices for the Xiaomi Redmi 5 screen replacement in service centers vary depending on the region and type of display:

Self-replacement is cheaper, but keep in mind the hidden costs:

• 🛠️ Tools – if you buy from scratch, it’s another 1,000-1,500 ₽.
• ⏱️ Time - without experience of disassembly will take 2-3 hours.
• 🔄 Risk of error – if you damage the motherboard, repairs will cost 3-5 thousand. ₽.

Is it worth changing yourself?

• 💰 You already have the tools.
• 🔧 There is experience in disassembling equipment (for example, cleaned the laptop from dust).
• 📱 Phone is not guaranteed (self-repair it removes).

In other cases, it’s best to contact the service – especially if Redmi 5 is your main phone.

7. Frequent problems after replacement and how to solve them

Even if you do everything according to the instructions, there can be problems.

If after replacement the screen flickers when the brightness changes, this may be due to:

• 🔌 Bad contact of the backlight plume. Try reconnecting it.
• 🔄 Incompatible firmware. Update. MIUI last-minute.
• 💡 If there's a flicker, return the display to the seller.

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