Trying to open an iPhone with a regular screwdriver? It won't work — Apple uses proprietary screws specifically to keep people out. Here's exactly what you need.

The essential tools

• Pentalobe screwdriver (P2) — for the two screws beside the charging port. This five-pointed screw is Apple-specific; a Phillips won't fit.
• Tri-point (Y000) screwdriver — for internal brackets on many models.
• Phillips #000 — for other internal screws.
• Suction cup — to lift the screen safely.
• Plastic spudgers and pry tools — ESD-safe, to disconnect cables without shorting anything. Never use metal inside a phone.
• ESD-safe tweezers — for tiny screws and connectors.
• Opening picks — thin plastic to slide around the adhesive.

Don't forget heat and adhesive

A hair dryer or heat pad softens the screen adhesive on the way in, and you'll need fresh adhesive strips to re-seal on the way out.

The easy answer

Rather than buying every tool separately, every SelfRepairKit includes the exact tools for your repair — the right screwdrivers, spudgers, suction cup, picks and adhesive, all in the box. No guesswork.

Browse iPhone repair kits — tools included, matched to your model.