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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    • Carefully pry the motherboard off of the back case

Conclusion

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

Maci Miri

Member since: 18/01/13

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is there any way to get information off of a motherboard with a chargeport that is broken?

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