Introduction

Users will be removing the motherboard throughout this guide by removing three 2mm screws with a flat head screwdriver. Be sure to be cautious when handling small pieces.

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    • Use a metal spudger to remove the small panels to the immediate left and right side of the camera.

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    • Use a metal spudger to begin lifting the back cover.

    • Then, create leverage and gently remove the entire cover.

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    • Use flathead screwdriver tool to remove the three 2.5 mm screws shown in the photo. Two screws are located at the base of the motherboard and there is one screw located at the top.

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    • Once screws are removed, carefully remove the motherboard out of encasing.

Conclusion

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

Samantha Wright

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This document is incomplete. It does not detail removing the cables connected to the motherboard.

Before the motherboard can be removed from the case, the Digitizer, the LCD and the power and camera cables must also be removed. the speakers, vibrator and Mic can come out with the motherboard.

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