How to replace the screen Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus with your own hands

Broken glass or an extinct display on Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus is not a reason to immediately carry the device to the service center, if you have minimal skills with the equipment. Self-replacement of the matrix allows you to save a significant amount, since the cost of the original or high-quality analogue, along with the work of the master, often amounts to 70% of the market price of the smartphone. However, this process requires extreme accuracy, since the internal components are located quite densely.

Before you start disassembling, you need to make sure that the problem is the physical damage or hardware failure of the display, not the software. If the screen responds to touch, but has cracks, or it is completely black, but the phone makes sounds and vibrates when the phone calls are coming in, replacement is inevitable. It is important to prepare the workplace: it must be well lit, and the table is covered with soft cloth to avoid scratching the case.

To complete the operation successfully, you will need a special set of tools that can be purchased from any radio or electronics store. The main tools will be a set of screwdrivers (usually cross Ph00 and Ph0), a plastic blade for opening the case, a glass suction cup and a thin metal or plastic card, and the presence of a hairdryer or thermopillar to soften the glue holding the module is also highly desirable.

⚠️ Warning: Before starting any work, be sure to turn off the smartphone. Attempting to disconnect the display plume under voltage can lead to a short circuit and failure of the power controller on the motherboard.

Tool preparation and selection of spare parts

The quality of the final result depends on which module you choose to replace. There are several types of screens in the Redmi 5 Plus (MDE6S2) spare parts market, and it is important not to confuse them. Original matrixes have the right viewing angle and color reproduction, whereas cheap copies can have color inversion or “dead” zones when touched.

Not only will you need the display module itself, but you will also need a range of supplies. Often new screens come without an adhesive base, so you need to purchase a B-7000 or a special glue for the displays in advance, and you will also need two-way tape to fix the battery if the old one lost its properties in the process of previous repairs.

The list of equipment required should include:

• 🔧 A set of precision screwdrivers (cross and Torx, if required)
• 🏦 Plastic card or mediator for snapping latches
• 🌡️ Hair dryer for heating the case (household or construction at a minimum)
• 🧲 Magnetic screw-sorting mat
• 🧤 Antistatic gloves (optional, but desirable)

You'll want to take a special look at the new module before you finish building it, plug the plume into the board, and turn the phone on without gluing the screen, make sure the touchscreen is working and there's no broken pixels, and if you miss this step, you'll have to disassemble the phone again if you're married, which increases the risk of damage to other components.

Rear cover removal process

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus has an all-metal body, which makes it easier to access the insides, but requires care when working with antenna inserts. Unlike modern models with glass backs, there is no risk of breaking the rear window, but plastic inserts can crack if sloppy exposure.

The first step is to unscrew the two screws, which are symmetrically located on the sides of the Micro-USB charging connector. These screws fix the bottom of the frame. After they are removed, you need to carefully warm the perimeter of the device with a hairdryer. The temperature should not exceed 80-90 degrees so as not to damage the internal plastic cells or the battery itself.

After warming up, insert a plastic card or a mediator blade into the junction between the back cover and the frame. The best place to start is at the bottom corner where the screws are. Move around the perimeter by sliding the tool along the body. You'll hear the characteristic clicks -- these are the plastic latches opening. Don't put too much effort into not breaking them.

⚠️ Warning: Do not use metal tools to crack the lid at the top of the smartphone, near the camera.

When all the latches are snapped, remove the back cover. You will have access to the main module. Pay attention to the condition of the internal screws: if they have opening marks (cut edges or scratches), it may be that the phone has been repaired before, and the arrangement of the components may differ from the factory one.

Disconnection of the battery and removal of the protective plate

The most critical aspect of any electronics repair is the power outage. On the Redmi 5 Plus, the battery connector is at the bottom of the motherboard, covered by a metal protective plate, and this plate is attached with several screws of different sizes, so it's important to remember their location.

Unscrew all the visible screws on the metal screen that covers the bottom of the board and the plume connectors. Fold them into a separate section of the magnetic mat. Once you remove the metal, you'll see the connectors of the display, touchscreen and battery. The first thing you need to do is disconnect the battery plume using a plastic blade.

After you turn off the battery, wait about 30-60 seconds, so that the residual current in the capacitors dissipates and the board is completely powered down, and only after that pause can you safely disconnect the display plumes, usually two: one is responsible for the image, the other is for the touch layer.

Next, you need to disconnect the main camera plume and flashes if they interfere with access, and unscrew the screws holding the motherboard if you plan to remove it. However, in most cases, it is enough to simply free access to the display frame to replace the screen.

Dismantling of the old display module

The screen in the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus is glued into a metal frame. To remove it, you need to apply heating again. Heat the front of the phone evenly, paying special attention to the edges. Be careful: excessive heating can damage the face. LCD-the matrix, even if it is already broken, causing the appearance of black spots.

Use a suction cup to create a small gap between the frame and the glass. Insert a thin plastic card or a special blade into this gap. Move the tool along the perimeter, cutting the adhesive layer. The adhesive in this model is quite viscous, so the process can take 5-10 minutes.

When the module is separated from the frame, carefully lift it. Under the screen can be a tail of the home button (if it is mechanical and is put on a plume) or a tail of the lower speaker. In the 5 Plus model, the button is a home software or capacitive, but at the bottom there can be an antenna wire or a plume of a vibrator motor that needs to be carefully sidelined.

After removing the old module, thoroughly clean the metal frame of the glue residues. The surface must be perfectly smooth and fat-free, otherwise the new screen will lie unevenly or peel off. Use a napkin moistened with alcohol and a plastic scraper.

Installation of a new screen and assembly

Before installing the new module, apply a thin layer of B-7000 glue or double-sided tape around the perimeter of the frame. Don't apply too much glue, its excess can squeeze out and stain the body or get inside the display, creating iridescent spots.

Carefully place the new module in the frame, combining all the holes for speakers and sensors. Press the edges tightly. Now you need to connect the plumes. First you plug the display plume, then the touch screen. Make sure they are inserted before the characteristic click and fixed by the press plate.

Only after the plumes are fixed securely can you plug in the battery, turn on the phone and check it.

• 👆 Touchscreen (fly through the menu, open the keyboard)
• 🎨 Color and brightness (open white image)
• 📷 Front camera operation (proximation sensor check)
• 📶 Network signal (antennas may have been affected)

If everything works correctly, turn off the phone, finally press the screen frame (you can use rubber harnesses or a load for 15-20 minutes to polymerize the glue), and screw the protective plate. Then install the back cover in place, snapping all the clips and twisting the screws at the charging connector.

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Use rubber harnesses or stationery gums to tighten the body of the smartphone for 20-30 minutes after assembly, this will ensure better adhesion of the glue and no gaps between the screen and the frame.

Typical errors and troubleshooting

Even following the instructions, beginners may encounter problems, one of the most common being the “white screen” or the absence of an image after assembly, which often indicates that the display plume is not fully inserted or skewed, and the problem may be the protective film on the connector that was forgotten to remove.

Another common mistake is to damage the plume when you handle it sloppy, the plumes in the Redmi 5 Plus are thin and delicate, and if the touchscreen doesn't work properly after you've replaced it (touch skip), you may have damaged the digitizer layer during editing or used a poor-quality copy of the screen.

⚠️ Note: If the phone has stopped seeing after the screen has been replaced SIM-If you have a map or a missing Wi-Fi, check the antenna contacts, and when you disassemble, it's easy to touch and bend the spring contacts that are on the end of the board and pressed against the case or the plume.

In case the sensor is living its life (phantom presses), try rebooting the device. If that doesn't work, you may need to calibrate the touchscreen through an engineering menu or flashing it over, and in rare cases, static electricity that hit the board during repairs is the culprit.

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Cleaning the frames of old glue and connecting the plumes accurately is 90% of the screen replacement success.

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