Introduction
Use this guide to replace the charging assembly in the event of an inability to charge.
-
-
Using a nylon spudger, push through the hole at the top of the memory card holder to slide it out.
-
-
-
Remove the 10 4.0 mm Phillips screws on the back of the phone using the #00 Phillips screwdriver.
-
Not needed, but Tweezers can be helpful in removing the screws from their holes, as their size makes removal a tad difficult.
-
-
-
Starting at the USB port, slide a plastic tool around the perimeter of the phone between the rear housing and frame. As you work your way around the edge you will feel the clips release.
-
-
-
Remove the 2 flex cables shown that attach to the USB board, Tweezers can be especially helpful here.
-
-
-
Gently pry underneath the charging port using the plastic opening tool to separate it from the double sided tape below.
-
-
-
Once its released, gently lift the main board and remove the USB board containing the charging port.
-
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
4 comments
if i open the device like this, can i solder cables on the usb port to connect a wireless charging reciever?
I was looking for the same solution, and I think it is possible, a closer look at the USB port from various spare parts suppliers, I was in doubt if mine would look the same as the one displayed here, after disassembling my phone, it turned out to be this one: http://bit.ly/1GR4SzP
And it is possible, when messuring connection points, it turns out CN2 on the bord is the +, and - you can fit onto the side of the USB connector itself.
I have created a Guide describing the addition of wireless charging, it is in no way affecting the phones stability.
Works great with the S4 mini I9195 LTE version, but mind the different spare part (as linked above: http://bit.ly/1GR4SzP).
The LEGO Brick Separator (https://www.lego.com/en-us/service/brick...) also works perfectly if you don’t have the iFixit Opening Tool handy.
Håvard Haugen -