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Nexus 5X Motherboard Assembly Replacement

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Nexus 5X Motherboard Assembly Replacement
Prerequisite Only This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and isn’t meant to be used alone.

Introduction

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What you need

Tools

  • iOpener
    $24.95
    4.8
  • Spudger
    4.9
    1. Nexus 5X Motherboard Assembly Replacement, Motherboard Assembly: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Use an iOpener to loosen the adhesive beneath the rear facing camera. Place the iOpener across the top part of the phone for about 30 seconds.

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    2. Nexus 5X Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Nexus 5X Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Apply the flat end of a spudger to the left side of the rear facing camera and carefully lever it up. Make sure all of the adhesive underneath is loosened.

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    3. Nexus 5X Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Nexus 5X Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up the display flex connector.

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    4. Nexus 5X Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Nexus 5X Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Nexus 5X Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Grip the lower part of the motherboard with your fingers and carefully lift it upwards.

      • There's a small plastic clip next to the rear-facing camera that holds the motherboard in place.

      • Gently pull the motherboard towards the bottom edge to free it from the plastic clip next to the rear-facing camera.

      • Carefully lift the motherboard out of the frame.

      • Be careful—the two cameras are still connected to the board.

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Conclusion

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

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