You probably damaged the FFC (Front Facing Flex Cable). That cable controls the ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, front facing microphone and camera.
There is a light adhesive around the edges so applying some heat to the plastic cover first (I use a hot plate at 80*c for about 5 minutes) and some alcohol along the edges will really help.
There is a light adhesive around the edges so applying some heat to the plastic cover first (I use a hot plate at 80*c for about 5 minutes) and some alcohol along the edges will really help.
This is for the Xs model, not the Xs Max.
You should disconnect the battery before disconnecting any cables.
Yeah, like I have a laser machine.
Don’t forget the screw on the right edge towards the top.
Do you really need to remove the battery? And, shouldn’t the battery be disconnected first before anything else?
Why not just remove the rear cover instead? Easy access and no chance of screwing up the screen, adding to your replacement costs?