Glass coming away from frame

John, from what I experienced with 5/5S/5C screens, it's a wide spread issue that affects a lot of screens. They're either rejects or just standard production at some cheap factory.

iPhone 6 original screen replacement $109 at Apple. None of us have any business replacing iPhone 6 screens--especially if the aftermarket screens are held together with chewing gum. :(

Hi guys. After struggling with the same problem, I am happy to report the solution. You'll need to get Locktight Epoxy Plastics, it comes in a purple label and looks like a two part syringe. Be sure to remove the screen from the phone and disassemble the metal led backing plate. Clean the old glue off as best possible and wipe the surfaces to be glued with a Q-tip soaked in rubbing alcohol to ensure clean surfaces. Apply the glue to the frame and position on glass(you don't need a lot of glue here, don't want it spewing everywhere). Apply pressure to the frame and be careful it doesn't shift and dries crooked, this can easily happen as the frame is very thin. Be particularly sure to apply pressure to the top corners of the screen +frame (corners closest to the front facing camera). I used 3 empty bottle of 1800 tequila, one on each of the corners described. I used one bottle on top of my leather wallet which distributed pressure among the lower tabs of the frame. You may be able to use clothespins or a heavy txt book. Once you are sure the frame is sitting straight, Let it sit for 15-20 minutes with the weight. Wipe off residual glue with rubbing alcohol and/or small flat head screwdriver. Assemble everything and enjoy. Cheers ! No more frame separation!!!!!!! FYI this Locktight epoxy most closely remebles oem characteristics of thin and elasticity.

Take it to an Apple Store. I took mine (out of warranty), prepared to spend around $110 for the repair and ended up paying nothing because they discovered the problem resulted from a swollen battery, which is a safety issue, and therefore, no charge.

This happened to me twice, exact same spot and all. Both times it was not a defect with the screen, but actually the battery or hardware inside. Something caused the battery to swell, almost doubling in width.

I had a verizon charger, which was suspected to be defective and somehow causing this to happen, that i used exclusively for both batteries. but i still have yet to figure out if that is what caused the swelling or if it was something els within the phone. I also needed a new charging port sometime after the first swollen battery, which tells me that there is a good chance it was the charger.

if anyone els has had the swollen battery as the cause of their screen popping out and had a verizon (black block/ not the iphone charger) charger please respond as i am curious as to what the cause is.

I have repaired iPhones for years, and found that only the 6 and 6plus suffer this problem, I have 3 phones recently that need re glueing, but the owners have admitted to dropping there phones on several occasions causing them to separate :-/ I will try the locktite glue idea and let you know if it works .

:Any Tips on Repairing" was the question, but every other person gave their opinion on aftermarket parts, etc... Stick to the question..if you don't have a tip..dont add unnecessary comments. Oh, and I am sure everyone doesn't use genuine replacement parts for everything in your home or your cars.

I would contact apple with the issue and get new handset

John, I am seeing that with aftermarket screens the bezel adhesive starts giving out around 3 weeks after the repair. Part of this seems to be due to the heat here in AZ (110+F). Hopefully this will be fixed soon!

I have heard many shop owners complained about this problem. It should be the problem of the screen replacement. Our technicians say that it is mostly because the materials used to produce the screen. We have received any similar feedback from our customers. There are 2 possible reasons for the problem. You can check more details here: Problems With Copy iPhone 6 Screens In The Aftermarket

I think my battery was swollen and causing the separation but I didn't know for sure and while waiting for replacement I heard a pop and screen cracked, it already was lifting away from sides too and I could tell something was causing it from inside the phone and I told this to the T-Mobile Rep when I went to show them because I only had the phone 3-5 days and it was progressively getting worse. But while waiting for replacement, that sams night it finally popped and cracked and now they won't cover it, saying my phone is out of warranty and charged me the balance while they have the broken phone and I now learn I can get it fixed elsewhere.

Hot melt glue on the frames of all iphone 6 and 6s models heat up and cause the screen to fall out of the frame, it is not usually caused by battery swelling. You need to use cold pressed frames for screens and will not have a problem. This is mainly a problem with cheap aftermarket screens

Just fixed mine. It was a swelling battery. Yes the glue could have prolonged the screen from completely coming undone but the battery would have eventually blew up.

Yes you will need to disassemble the plastic frame from the glass. Scrape off the hot melt glue and put some decent glue on. May be easier to buy some spare frames and replace the whole frame. Easiest way. Otherwise will keep happening

First check to make sure the underlying cause is not a swollen battery or some other mechanical fault, and fix said fault if found. Reattaching the screen requires a strong adhesive that will not harden and become brittle. I have had success with B-7000 (ordered from amazon). Be aware it is a very vaporous compound, so be sure to use safely -- well ventilated area and avoid contact with the various parts of your body.

Sometimes this happens on the 5S as well.