Introduction
This guide is used as a prereq to other guides.
Tools
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Use a pair of tweezers to pull the internal display switch cable straight away from its socket on the USB and power board.
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Peel and de-route the SIM card ribbon cable from its channel on top of the underside of the battery compartment.
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Remove the single 3 mm Phillips screw that secures the USB and power board as well as the DC jack bracket to the lower case.
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Grasp the USB and power board from its left edge, nearest the ports side.
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Remove the USB and power board straight away from its recess in the lower case, minding any cables that may get tangled.
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Conclusion
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.