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HTC Touch Motherboard Replacement

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Time Required: 15 - 30 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
HTC Touch Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

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If your HTC Touch isn't powering on, freezing, or showing display issues, the motherboard may need a replacement. This guide will walk you through each step of removing and replacing the motherboard safely. With a few simple tools and careful handling, you can restore your device to its former glory without a costly repair shop visit.

Be sure to power off your device, remove the battery, and ground yourself before beginning to prevent static damage!

What you need

Tools

    1. HTC Touch Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the back panel by sliding it up.

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    2. HTC Touch Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the battery.

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    3. HTC Touch Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the 4 torx-head screws in the corners of the phone using the T5 Torx Screwdriver.

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    4. HTC Touch Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 HTC Touch Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Use the plastic opening tool to remove the front panel from the phone.

      • Unplug the front button cable from the inside of the phone.

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    5. HTC Touch Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Unscrew the 2 torx-head screws at the base of the LCD screen using the T5 Torx Screwdriver.

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      • Separate the motherboard from the black plastic casing.

      • Unplug the black and red wire from the motherboard.

      • Unplug the black and red wire from the black plastic casing.

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    7. HTC Touch Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Lift the black lever next to the orange ribbon cable to remove the LCD screen.

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    8. HTC Touch Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the camera lens from the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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