Shut down the device Flip the
phone so that the screen is facing the surface you are working on
Aggressive prying may result in damaging the back panel or the internal contents of the phone.
Use the plastic opening tool to gently pry off the back panel. There is a small notch in the bottom left corner of the phone that you can use for increased leverage.
Aggressive prying may result in damaging the back panel or the internal contents of the phone.
Use the plastic opening tool to gently pry off the back panel. There is a small notch in the bottom left corner of the phone that you can use for increased leverage.
Use your thumbnail to lift the
battery from the phone.
Using the J000 Phillips
screwdriver, remove the twelve silver 3mm screws.
Using the J000 Phillips screwdriver, remove the one green 3mm screw.
Using the J000 Phillips screwdriver, remove the one green 3mm screw.
With the screen facing you and
the front facing camera to your right, insert the plastic opening tool between
the screen and the interior back panel and gently pry it off.
Make sure all of the clips come
undone when you pry the seam loose.
Lift the latch and gently remove
the ribbon from the latch.
Use the metal spudger to gently
pry the control buttons from the case.
The control buttons are glued to
the case and are on a computer ribbon. When removing them it is best to move
between them so as to avoid damaging them.
Make sure to use a plastic opening tool or nylon spudger before attempting to use a metal spudger. Metal spudgers can potentially damage your device.
Make sure to use a plastic opening tool or nylon spudger before attempting to use a metal spudger. Metal spudgers can potentially damage your device.
Using tweezers, carefully detach
the antenna from the motherboard.
Remove the tape on top of the
ribbon.
Lift the black latch to release
the ribbon.
Remove the ribbon from the latch.
Remove the ribbon from the latch.
Lift the tab from the casing.
Use the tweezers to remove tape
the from the top of the latch. Still using the tweezers, lift the black latch
to release the ribbon.
Remove the ribbon from the latch.
Remove the motherboard from the
casing.
Soldering produces fumes that can
be dangerous. Only solder in a well ventilated area.