Introduction

You will need to find a clean area to work in and have the necessary tools. Follow this guide to gain access to your cellphone's motherboard.

    • Remove the back battery cover.

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    • Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the phone's battery.

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    • Remove six (4.28 x 1.25)mm screws using the Phillips #00 screwdriver

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    • Continuing to use the Phillips #00 screwdriver, gently pry the silver plastic back plate from the body of the phone.

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    • It is very easy to rip motherboard cables and damage fragile motherboard clips. Be careful when you are removing every component.

    • Pull the antenna plug out of its socket.

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    • Pop the two black hinged-release levers toward their ribbons, then slide the ribbons out.

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    • Pop the red hinged-release lever away from its ribbon. Then pull it out.

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    • Peel the button sensor on the side of the motherboard off of the case.

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    • Slightly pull up one side of the motherboard.

    • Pull the button/microphone plug out of its socket.

    • Pop the red hinged-release lever away from its ribbon, then slide the ribbon out.

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    • You have successfully removed the motherboard from the phone.

Conclusion

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

Kevin Huang

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