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Sony Ericsson TM506 Motherboard Replacement

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  1. Sony Ericsson TM506 Motherboard Replacement, Battery Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Sony Ericsson TM506 Motherboard Replacement, Battery Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Sony Ericsson TM506 Motherboard Replacement, Battery Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Firmly hold the phone between your fingers with your thumb on the battery cover.

    • Push down with your thumb until the battery cover comes off.

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  2. Sony Ericsson TM506 Motherboard Replacement, Back Case: step 2, image 1 of 3 Sony Ericsson TM506 Motherboard Replacement, Back Case: step 2, image 2 of 3 Sony Ericsson TM506 Motherboard Replacement, Back Case: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Unscrew the bottom two 5.4mm screws with a Torx T6 screwdriver.

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  3. Sony Ericsson TM506 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Sony Ericsson TM506 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the two rubber casings for the top two screws with a plastic opening tool.

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  4. Sony Ericsson TM506 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew these two 5.4mm screws with a Torx T6 screwdriver.

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  5. Sony Ericsson TM506 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Sony Ericsson TM506 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Sony Ericsson TM506 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • There are eight snap hooks located around the outer case. Carefully snap these to remove the outer case.

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  6. Sony Ericsson TM506 Motherboard Replacement, Sound Box: step 6, image 1 of 3 Sony Ericsson TM506 Motherboard Replacement, Sound Box: step 6, image 2 of 3 Sony Ericsson TM506 Motherboard Replacement, Sound Box: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • The sound box is attached to the case by two snap hooks.

    • Lift the sound box up to remove it from the case.

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  7. Sony Ericsson TM506 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 7, image 1 of 2 Sony Ericsson TM506 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Locate the 80-pin connector.

    • Carefully, lift up on the connector to separate it from the board.

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  8. Sony Ericsson TM506 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Sony Ericsson TM506 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Sony Ericsson TM506 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • There are two snap hooks that attach the motherboard to the case.

    • Using a plastic opening tool, carefully lift up on the motherboard to detach it.

    • The motherboard is extremely fragile. Try to be forceful yet delicate in the removal because it will not come off easily.

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Conclusion

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

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