Introduction

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    • Find a sliding button on the lower back side of the device and with your finger, slide it to the left firmly.

    • The battery should pop out fairly easily. If not, slide the button further or grab and pull it while sliding the button.

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    • You will need to use a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Remove the four screws located at the corners beneath the battery.

    • Detach the back case from the phone.

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    • Take the case off by using a plastic opening tool.

    • Continue using the plastic opening tool around the sides of the device.

    • Unhook the eight tabs securing the back cover to the rest of the phone as seen in the second photo.

    • The back speaker will be connected to the motherboard.

    • This must be disconnected in order to remove the case

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    • Unscrew the 4 Phillips 00 screws that connect the two halves of the phone together.

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    • Between the two halves is a ribbon. Use a plastic opening tool to flip up the lock and disconnect it.

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    • Pry off the plastic tabs that cover two screws, as shown in the first picture.

    • Then, remove the 6 Phillips 00 screws from the back of the case, as shown in the second picture.

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    • Pry off the back cover from the front of the case using a plastic opening tool.

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    • Carefully pry the connecting cable between the camera and the motherboard off of the board.

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    • Using a small screwdriver, carefully pry the camera out of its position.

    • The camera will seem stuck to the board because of its tape. Don't be afraid to pry it.

Conclusion

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

Thomas

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