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Motorola Atrix 4G Motherboard Replacement

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    1. Motorola Atrix 4G Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Pry the back cover off the back of the phone.

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    2. Motorola Atrix 4G Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Motorola Atrix 4G Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
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      • Insert a spudger into the small notch at the base of the battery.

      • Lift the battery out of the phone.

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    1. Motorola Atrix 4G Motherboard Replacement, Antenna: step 3, image 1 of 2 Motorola Atrix 4G Motherboard Replacement, Antenna: step 3, image 2 of 2
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      • Remove the four 5.0 mm T5 Torx screws using a T5 Torx Screwdriver.

      • Remove the three 5.5 mm T5 Torx screws using a T5 Torx Screwdriver.

      • Use gentle force while unscrewing to avoid stripping the screws.

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    2. Motorola Atrix 4G Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
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      • Gently lift the tabs located at the top of the phone using an opening tool.

      • Gently lift the tab located at the bottom of the phone with the same tool.

      • Use an opening tool, not your fingers, because the plastic tabs are easily broken.

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    4. Motorola Atrix 4G Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Motorola Atrix 4G Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
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      • Insert an opening tool between the front and back of the case.

      • Slide the tool down the side of the phone.

      • Repeat the same process for the other side.

      • There should be a noticeable gap between the front and back cases. If not, repeat this step.

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    5. Motorola Atrix 4G Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Carefully lift the back case off the phone.

      • Do not completely separate the back case from the phone. The antenna is connected to both cases.

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    6. Motorola Atrix 4G Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
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      • Slide an opening tool beneath the antenna and lift straight up from the motherboard.

      • Lift straight upwards, not at an angle, to avoid damaging the socket underneath.

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    7. Motorola Atrix 4G Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Ease the antenna from out of its guide along the side of the phone

      • Remove the back case and the antenna from the phone.

      • The antenna is soldered to the back case. When reassembling, do not pull it with too much force.

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    1. Motorola Atrix 4G Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 10, image 1 of 2 Motorola Atrix 4G Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 10, image 2 of 2
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      • Insert a spudger between the black plastic and the motherboard.

      • Lift upwards with the spudger to dislodge the board.

      • The motherboard should lift up easily. If the white rubber piece shifts, move it back to its original place.

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    2. Motorola Atrix 4G Motherboard Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
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      • Disconnect the press connectors using a spudger.

      • If you are unfamiliar with using connectors, consult this guide.

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    3. Motorola Atrix 4G Motherboard Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
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      • Lift the white latch on the ZIF connector using a spudger.

      • Gently pull the black ribbon down and away from the latch.

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    4. Motorola Atrix 4G Motherboard Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1
      • There should be five distinct parts of the phone: the back cover, the back case, the front case, the battery, and the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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