Replacement of the display on Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro: a detailed guide with photos and nuances

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro is one of the most popular budget smartphones of 2018, but even its reliable IPS-The display may eventually fail: cracks, broken pixels, a broken touchscreen or backlight. Replacing the screen in the service center will cost 3-5 thousand rubles, while self-repair will save up to 70% of the cost. This guide contains step-by-step instructions taking into account all the “pitfalls” of the model, the selection of a high-quality display module and proven ways of disassembling.

Important: Redmi 6 Pro (codenamed sakura) has a glued display module (touchscreen) + matrix + frame, which makes it easier to replace, but requires care when disconnecting the plumes. If you have experience in repairing equipment, the procedure will take 40-60 minutes.

1. Fault Diagnostics: When is a Display Replacement Needed?

Not every screen problem requires a complete replacement, sometimes just reconnect the plume or flash the device.

• 🔍 Cracks or chips – if only the glass surface is damaged, but the touchscreen works, you can do with replacing the glass (but it is more difficult and expensive).
• 📵 Does not respond to touch – check if the mode in your pocket has worked (Settings) → Lock screen → Advanced settings. If not, the problem is in the plume or module.
• 💡 Flickering or streaks – may indicate damage to the matrix or problems with the flexible plume (often solved by reconnecting it).
• 🔋 Black screen when the phone is working – connect to the PC: if it is defined as a device, the display module or backlight plume is to blame.

If symptoms persist after rebooting, reset settings (Settings) → Additionally. → Recovery and reset) and plume checks - the display is to be replaced.Original modules for Redmi 6 Pros are marked with code DM-060-01-A or DM-060-01-B (matrix-manufacturer).

⚠️ Warning: If the screen crashed after falling, check the integrity of the metal frame under the display. The deformation can damage the board or battery - in this case, the repair is better to trust the service.

2. Selection of display module: original vs. analog

The quality of the new screen is not only the look of the screen, but also the sensitivity of the touchscreen, color reproduction and lifespan. There are three types of modules on the market:

Where to buy:

• 🛒 AliExpress is cheap, but it's a long wait (2-4 weeks) and look for 98-rated sellers%+ photo-reviewed.
• 🏬 Local stores (e.g. FixPrice Service, Mobile Driver) – quick delivery, you can check before buying.
• 🔧 Service centers – sometimes sell used modules after repairing other devices.

Before buying, check with the seller:

1. Is there an adhesive tape for fixing the module (if not, buy separately, for example, 3M 9088).
2. Is the backlight plume included (on the Redmi 6 Pro, it often breaks off during disassembly).
3. Is the module compatible with your board revision (check the code on the old part).

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Before buying, ask the seller to send a photo of the module from the back - there should be a barcode or marking that matches the original (DM-060-01-A/B).

3. Replacement tools: what will be needed?

The Redmi 6 Pro doesn't need expensive tools to disassemble, but quality and sharpness matter.

• 🔧 Screwdriver kit: cross-haired PH00 (for rear cover screws), flat 1.5 mm (for tailings).
• 📱 Plastic blades / mediators (2-3 pieces) - to separate the display from the body.
• 🔥 Hair dryer or thermoplatform - for softening the glue (temperature 60-80)°C).
• 🧲 Magnetic mat or container – so as not to lose screws.
• 🧴 Isopropyl alcohol 90%+ — Cleaning contacts and removing glue residues.
• 📦 New double-sided Scotch (e.g. Tesa 61395) – if not included with the module.
• 🔋 External battery (Power Bank) – for testing the display before assembly.

In addition, it may be useful:

• 🕯️ loope USB-microscope – to check the contacts on the board.
• 🧹 Brush with soft pile - to remove dust from the matrix.
• 📏 Plastic tweezers - for careful disconnection of plumes.

⚠️ Warning: Do not use metal blades to separate the display – they can damage antenna tracks on the Redmi 6 Pro frame, which will lead to loss of network or Wi-Fi!

Turn off the phone and remove it. SIM-map|Cover the table with a soft cloth (so as not to scratch the screen)|Put the tools in order of use|Prepare a container for screws (you can use cells from under chocolate eggs)|Check the Power Bank charge (needed for testing)

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4. Step-by-step disassembly of Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro

The process of replacing the display consists of 5 steps. Follow the instructions strictly in order to avoid damaging flexible plumes or board.

Step 1: Removing the back cover

1. Turn off the phone and remove the tray for SIM-map.

2. heat the hair dryer back cover around the perimeter for 2-3 minutes (temperature 70-80)°C. This will soften the glue.

3. Insert a plastic blade into the gap between the lid and the body (start at the lower left corner where the antenna lines are). Carefully lead the blade around, separating the latches.

4. Remove the lid. Be careful - it is connected to the board with a fingerprint plume (if you have one in your modification).

Step 2: Battery disconnection

1. Unscrew 8 screws that fix the metal plate over the battery (use a cross screwdriver). PH00).

2. Gently pluck the plate and remove it. There's a battery connector underneath.

3. With a flat screwdriver, disconnect the battery connector from the board (usually black), which will prevent short circuits from running further.

Step 3: Disabling the display plume

1. Unscrew 4 screws holding the metal plate above the display plumes (located at the top edge of the board).

2. Lift the plate and disconnect the two plumes:

• White connector - display plume (matrix) + touchscreen).
• The yellow/orange connector is a plume of lighting.

3. Check if the contacts are oxidized. If necessary, clean them with isopropyl alcohol.

Step 4: Remove the Old Display

1. Heat the front of the phone (from the screen side) with a hair dryer for 3-5 minutes. This will soften the glue.

2. Insert a plastic blade into the gap between the display and the frame (start at the bottom edge). Slowly drive the blade around the perimeter, separating the module.

3 Be especially careful in the proximity sensor (top left corner) and the speaker (top) – they are easily damaged.

4. Remove the display completely. If the glue is too sticky, use a string or guitar string, running it under the module and the saw back and forth.

Step 5: Installation of a new display

1. Remove the remnants of old glue from the phone frame (use alcohol and a napkin without pile).

2. Remove the protective film from the new module and glue the double-sided tape around the perimeter of the frame (if it is not pre-installed).

3. Carefully put the new display in place, combining the holes for the speaker and sensors. Press it evenly throughout the area.

4. Reverse the plumes: first the lights, then the display plume, and secure the metal plate with screws.

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Do not turn the phone on immediately after assembly! First connect it to Power Bank and check the display - this will avoid short circuits in case of possible connection errors.

5.Assemblying and testing: how to avoid errors

After installing the new display, follow the following steps:

1. Pre-test: Connect your phone to Power Bank (don't put the battery in!) Press the power button, the Redmi logo should appear. Check the response to touch, color and backlight.
2. Battery installation: If the test is successful, disconnect the Power Bank and plug the battery plume in, and secure the battery on double-sided tape (if it's not glue-on).
3. Closing the back cover: Make sure all plumes (including the fingerprint scanner if any) are connected. Close the cover starting at the top and snap it around the perimeter.

Common symptoms of malfunction after replacement and their causes:

⚠️ Warning: If the phone doesn't turn on after assembly (no vibration, charging indication), chances are you forgot to plug in the battery or closed the contacts on the board!

6. Calibration of the new display and sensitivity setting

Even the original display module may require software adjustment after replacement.

Color rendering adjustment

1. Go to Settings. → Screen. → Colors.

2. Select the "Standard" (for natural colors) or "Saturated" (for bright colors).

3. If the colors seem too cold/warm, turn off Color Autocorrection.

Touchscreen calibration

If the sensor is not responding accurately:

1. Install the Touchscreen Calibration app from Google Play.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen by clicking on the dots that appear.
3. After calibration, restart the phone.

Autobrightness check

The new display may not respond properly to lighting, to reset the settings:

1. Go to Settings. → Screen. → Autobrightness.
2. Turn it off and turn the function back on.
3. If the brightness jumps, update the firmware (Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system).

To check the sensitivity of the touch screen, use test applications:

• Touch Screen Test – Touch Screen Tests the reaction to touch across the entire area.
• MultiTouch Tester – Tests multi-touch (simultaneous pressing).
• Dead Pixels Test – Looks for broken pixels.

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If you have a ghost touch after you change the display (the phone opens the apps itself), it's likely that the touchscreen plume is damaged or misfolded. Take the device apart and check its position - it shouldn't be pulled or twisted.

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

Even experienced craftsmen sometimes make mistakes when replacing the display with the Redmi 6 Pro.

• 🔌 Damage to the backlight plume, which is very thin and often breaks when you unplug it, always use a plastic blade instead of a screwdriver.
• 🔋 Forgetting to turn off the battery can lead to short circuits and burning of the board. Always disconnect the battery first thing!
• 📏 Uneven adhesion of the display — if the module is pressed weakly in one of the corners, over time, yellowness or detachment will appear. Use a gasket press (you can replace it with heavy books).
• 🔊 Speaker or microphone damage - when you separate the display, it's easy to catch these parts.
• 🔄 Tangled screws – Redmi 6 Pro uses screws of different lengths. Store them in separate containers with signatures (for example, "board", "camera", "antenna»).

If you've had problems with your network or Wi-Fi after you've been replaced, you've probably damaged the antenna contacts on the frame.

1. Disassemble the phone and check the integrity of the metal tracks along the edge of the case.
2. If the tracks are torn, they can be repaired with conductive glue (for example, Permatex).
3. If the antenna has moved away, gently press it back and fix it with glue.

8. Alternative repair methods: when replacement is not needed

In some cases, the Redmi 6 Pro display can be restored without being completely replaced.

Replacement of glass (if the matrix is intact)

If only the glass is broken and the matrix and touchscreen are working, you can only replace the protective glass.

• Special equipment is required (laminator, UV lamp).
• Risk of damaging the matrix when the glass is separated.
• The cost of work in the service is often comparable to the price of a new module.

Repair of plumes

If the problem is in the plume break (for example, backlight or touch screen), it can:

• 🔧 Re-sweater - if you have a soldering station and experience with microelectronics.
• 📦 Replacement with a new one – the plumes for the Redmi 6 Pro are sold separately (price 200-500). ₽).

Software malfunctions

Sometimes a broken screen is a result of a firmware failure.

1. Reset the settings to factory (Settings → Additional → Recovery and Reset).
2. Fastboot phone (instructions are available for you) 4PDA or Xiaomi Firmware).
3. Check the display in Safe Mode (press the power button) → long-press on "Switch off» → «Safe Mode»).

If after all the manipulations the screen still does not work, and the diagnosis shows the serviceability of the module - the problem may be in the graphics chip or memory (requires repair of the board).

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Before you spend money on a new display, make sure the problem isn't with the software. USB Check if it is determined by the ADB (If so, it's probably the firmware or drivers that are to blame.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions