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Introduction

Use this guide to replace the motherboard in the Dell Venue Pro.

A damaged or malfunctioning charging port is a common reason for motherboard replacement, since the charging port is integrated into the main logic board.

This is an advanced repair that requires removing several internal components. Before beginning, power off your device and remove the back cover and battery.

What you need

Step 1 Back Cover

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Slide the back cover up.
Lift the back cover away from the device completely.

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Step 2 Battery

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Use your finger to lift the battery using the notch in the upper left corner of the compartment.

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Step 3 Motherboard

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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 4.6 mm screws securing the midframe to the phone.

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Step 4

Insert a plastic opening tool into the seam between the midframe and the phone body.
Gently twist the tool to release the clips around the edges.
Once all clips have disengaged, lift the midframe away from the phone and set it aside.
If the midframe resists, continue sliding the tool along the seam until all clips release.

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Step 5

Expose the Motherboard
With the midframe removed, the motherboard should now be fully visible.
Identify the following components before continuing:
SIM card reader near the top of the device
Metal shielding covering the center of the motherboard
Micro-USB charging port at the bottom
Secondary daughterboard connection on the left side
Set the midframe aside.

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Step 6

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Disconnect Ribbon Cables
At this point, the motherboard should be fully visible, as shown in your reference photos. You should see:
Use tweezers or a fingernail to gently lift the flex cable connectors straight up from their sockets. Disconnect the following cables:
Display cable
Micro-USB charging port at the bottom
Any remaining flex cables attached to the motherboard
Do not pull on the cables themselves. Always lift from the connector.

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Step 7

Remove the Motherboard Screws
Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 2.68 mm screws securing the motherboard to the frame.
Screws are located near:
The bottom right corner (charging port area)
The middle left side
The top of the motherboard
Set all screws aside.
Using longer screws in motherboard locations can cause permanent damage.

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Step 8

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Starting from the top edge, gently lift the motherboard up and away from the phone housing.
The micro-USB charging port may fit snugly in its opening. Lift carefully to avoid bending the board.
Once free, remove the motherboard from the device.
Do not flex or twist the motherboard during removal.