2UUL DA62 iPhone 12 Series Sealant Thermal Press Plate

Getting frame adhesive to bond evenly all the way round a replacement iPhone 12 screen is hard by hand. Clamps press harder in some spots than others, and the corners never seem to get enough pressure. A plate shaped to the phone spreads heat and pressure evenly, so the seal comes out the same every time.

The 2UUL DA62 is an aluminium-alloy press plate shaped for the iPhone 12 series: the 12 mini, 12, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max. According to the listing, it helps position the frame adhesive accurately and is designed to work with the 2UUL DA05 heating and pressing station.

Where it earns its place

• Frame adhesive that won't hold evenly after a screen swap, leaving loose edges.

• A display that lifts or shows a gap at one corner.

• Poor bonding that's damaging the seal on repaired phones.

• Shops that seal many iPhone 12 displays and want consistent results.

Working with it

Clean old adhesive off the frame and lay the new adhesive along the outline. Seat the display, place the DA62 over it and line it up, then apply heat and pressure on a suitable station. Check the alignment before you finish putting the phone back together.

Wipe residue off the plate after each use. Check the plate now and then for warping, because a bent plate won't press evenly.