Introduction

This motherboard replacement guide will walk you through the steps on how to remove necessary components in order to get to the motherboard. Replacing the motherboard is a moderate, four-step process using necessary tools, including a soldering iron.

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    • Use the plastic opening tools to pry the screen from the back of the device.

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    • Use the spudger to remove the speaker from the back casing of the device.

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    • Remove the black adhesive strips from the wires using the tweezers, and set the strips aside.

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    • Use the spudger to release three (3) black clips connecting the components to the motherboard.

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    • Unscrew the motherboard using a J0 Phillips head screwdriver.

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    • Use the metal spatula to remove the battery from the back of the screen.

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    • Use the soldering iron to heat the end of the wires connecting the speaker to the motherboard.

    • Apply heat until the wires are free.

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    • Using the soldering iron, apply heat to the end of the wires until they are free from the motherboard.

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    • Now that the battery and speaker are removed, the black clips are undone, and the motherboard is unscrewed, remove the motherboard.

Conclusion

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

Kari Cannon

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