Introduction
This guide will show you how to replace the motherboard, as yours may be malfunctioning. This is one of the longer processes so be patient. Tools are required. There are quite a few screws in this process so be sure to not lose any, and remember which ones came from where.
What you need
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Slide the plastic case off of the back of the phone, exposing the battery.
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Pull up on the red battery release tab and pull the battery out of the phone.
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Remove the circled screws using a T-5 torques. These screws will be 4.3 millimeters in length.
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Using a prying tool, snap off the front casing on the top and bottom of the phone.
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Remove the circled screws using a T-5 torques.. These screws should be 5.8 millimeters in length.
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Using a plastic opening tool, snap open the phone. It should separate into a front piece with the hardware and a plastic backing.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Using tweezers, remove the white wire at the top of the phone near the camera.
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Remove these nine screws using a T-3 torques. These screws should be 2.40 mm in length
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Using tweezers, carefully disconnect the cable connector by pulling the cable out.
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Using a spudger, remove the camera. Lift up the motherboard and slide the spudger under the camera.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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