It's kind of ridiculous that the gasket is ONLY included with the kit, that includes a bunch of tools that I already have too many of (yes, I've bought several screen kits...). The fact is, to properly do the repair, you require the gasket. As such, it really should be included with the battery part and not only sold with the entire kit. Most of us do not need yet a nother suction cup, more screwdrivers (ok, maybe the bits), etc. My first few orders, I bought the kit because the extra cost gave me more bits, handle, spudgers (always need more), etc. However, I didn't need any of those for this repair so I opted for only the part - the battery.

I am so irked that I have to redo this again just because ifixit put the gasket with the kit and not the part that requires it. It's not even highlighted AT ALL that the gasket is required and not included. I'll have to find a way to bring this up to ifixit.

I’m torn about this. On one hand, it’s not a complete repair in the sense that you can’t use the rear camera lens cover that is sold on iFixit but a “half-cover” that is easily purchased at different online venues, including Amazon (for which the guide provides a link).

In order to replace the actual OEM lens cover (iFixit part), you have to rip out the foam pad, camera alignment bracket, and lens cover. There is a terrible video of this on Youtube where the guy rips out the rear camera foam pads and alignment bracket while saying, “I have no idea what these do.”

In order to do this repair with the iFixit part, you need three parts (all sold on iFixit): the rear camera alignment bracket, the rear camera cover, and the rear camera foam pads. HOWEVER, since the original bracket is soldered (I think) to the cover, you would likely have to use adhesive to make the bracket stick unless you have very good soldering skills. Oh, and you have to open up the iPhone and take out the rear camera too.