Introduction
The following guide gives instructions on how to remove the motherboard. This procedure is done in order to replace multiple components. Be sure to avoid damaging any components or connectors removed from the motherboard. It is advised to back up data to an external device before attempting any component replacement.
Tools
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Using the flat end of the spudger, gently pry open the back case from the rest of the device.
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Gently pry audio module from the back of the screen using tweezers and spudger. Be careful not to pull on the wires.
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Set the audio module and attached wire aside.
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Using needle-nose tweezers, carefully flip up the dark gray cover on the right of the device holding the small orange ribbon in place. (It is approximately 1/4" wide.)
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With the tweezers, carefully pull the small ribbon out of its housing. It will stay attached to the device at the other end.
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Carefully pull the black tape off the ribbon housing and set it aside. You will need to replace the tape when reassembling the device.
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Using needle-nose tweezers, carefully flip up the dark gray cover.
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With the tweezers, carefully pull the wide ribbon from its housing. It will stay attached to the device at the other end.
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Using a Phillips 000 screwdriver, remove the screws holding components together.
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Remove four 4.2 mm Phillips screws.
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Remove one 3mm Phillips screw.
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Holding the motherboard carefully by the edges, gently lift it up off the screen and carefully set it aside.
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If camera has not already "popped" off the motherboard, use needle-nose tweezers to gently grasp the camera and remove from motherboard.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.