Introduction

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    • To ensure safety, discharge your phone battery below 25% before starting. A fully charged lithium-ion battery may cause a fire and/or explosion due to defects or damage.

    • Turn off your phone before beginning disassembly.

    • To replace the Front Panel, first begin by removing the battery.

    • Push down on the black tab located on the top center of the phone to access the battery.

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    • Remove the battery by pulling it away from the back of the phone.

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    • Using the T6 Torx Screwdriver, remove the four (4) T6 2mm Torx screws from the metal cover.

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    • Remove the metal cover by inserting the flat end of the iFixit Opening Tool under the side of the cover, prying it away from the phone.

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    • Carefully disconnect the two connectors from their sockets located on the motherboard using the flat end of the iFixit Opening Tool.

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    • Use the flat end of the iFixit Opening Tool to pry the antenna cable connectors from their sockets located on the motherboard.

    • Pull the antenna cable out to de-route it from the phone.

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    • Use the iFixit Opening Tool to pry the black plastic screw cover away from the bottom of the phone.

    • Because the cover is attached with adhesive, moderate force is needed to remove the plastic screw cover from the phone.

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    • Remove the frame by inserting the flat end of the iFixit Opening Tool under the frame and prying it away from the phone.

    • Because the frame is attached with adhesive, moderate force is needed to remove the frame from the phone.

Conclusion

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

Jorge Trujillo

Member since: 19/05/11

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