Introduction

Prerequisite guide only! This guide is part of an another procedure and is not meant to be used alone.

Disconnects the antenna cables in preparation for motherboard removal.

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    • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the blue antenna cable from its socket on the charging assembly.

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    • Use the point of a spudger to carefully pry up and release the blue antenna cable from its grounding clips.

    • The cable is fragile and prone to breaking. If it feels like the wire is firmly clamped in place, use the point of a spudger to push the clip open slightly, then try again.

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    • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the black antenna cable from its socket near the USB-C port.

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    • Carefully de-route both antenna cables and move them away from the charging assembly.

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    • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the charging assembly's connector from its motherboard socket, near the right edge of the phone.

    • Carefully peel the flex cable from the top of the SIM card reader.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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