Step-by-step

1. 1

   Remove SIM Card Tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole next to the SIM tray on the side of the phone. Push firmly until the tray pops out, then remove it.

2. 2

   Heat Rear Cover Edges

   2 min

   Use a heat gun or hair dryer to gently heat the edges of the rear cover for two minutes. This softens the adhesive securing the plastic back panel.

3. 3

   Insert Opening Pick

   2 min

   Press a suction cup onto the lower back cover and pull upward to create a small gap. Slide a plastic opening pick into the gap between the cover and the frame.

4. 4

   Slice Perimeter Adhesive

   3 min

   Slide the opening pick around all four edges of the back cover to release the plastic clips and adhesive. Work slowly to prevent cracking the rear cover.

5. 5

   Lift Rear Cover Gently

   1 min

   Carefully tilt the rear cover up from the right side like a book. Do not pull it away completely yet, as the fingerprint sensor cable is still connected.

6. 6

   Disconnect Fingerprint Sensor Cable

   2 min

   Use the pointed end of a plastic spudger to pry the fingerprint sensor flex cable straight up from its motherboard socket. Remove the rear cover.

7. 7

   Unscrew Loudspeaker Housing

   3 min

   Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the lower loudspeaker housing over the charging port assembly.

8. 8

   Remove Loudspeaker Housing

   1 min

   Insert a flat opening tool under the edge of the loudspeaker assembly. Lift and remove it from the phone frame.

9. 9

   Disconnect Battery Cable

   1 min

   Pry the battery connector straight up from the motherboard using a plastic spudger. Disconnecting power prevents accidental electrical shorts.

10. 10

    Disconnect Main Interconnect Flex Cable

    1 min

    Use a spudger to detach the main ribbon cable press connector from the lower charging port sub-board.

11. 11

    Disconnect Antenna Coaxial Cable

    2 min

    Gently pry the antenna cable head up from its socket on the bottom-right corner of the daughterboard using precision tweezers.

12. 12

    Remove Charging Board Screws

    2 min

    Remove the remaining Phillips screws holding the charging port sub-board to the bottom of the chassis.

13. 13

    Pry Up Old Charging Board

    2 min

    Slide a flat spudger underneath the charging port sub-board and lift it out of the phone body.

14. 14

    Position New Charging Board

    2 min

    Set the new charging port sub-board into the lower housing slot, ensuring the USB-C port aligns with the frame cutout.

15. 15

    Secure Sub-Board Screws

    2 min

    Reinstall the Phillips screws to secure the new charging sub-board tightly in place.

16. 16

    Reconnect Antenna Cable

    2 min

    Align the coaxial antenna connector over its socket on the daughterboard and snap it down gently using tweezers.

17. 17

    Reconnect Main Interconnect Cable

    1 min

    Align the main flex cable connector over the sub-board socket and press down firmly until it clicks into place.

18. 18

    Reconnect Battery Cable

    1 min

    Press the battery cable press connector straight down onto its motherboard socket.

19. 19

    Reinstall Loudspeaker Assembly

    2 min

    Place the loudspeaker housing back over the lower daughterboard and press down until it sits flush.

20. 20

    Fasten Loudspeaker Screws

    3 min

    Drive all Phillips screws back into the loudspeaker housing to secure the assembly.

21. 21

    Attach Fingerprint Sensor Cable

    2 min

    Hold the back cover close to the frame and snap the fingerprint sensor cable connector back onto the motherboard.

22. 22

    Press Back Cover into Place

    2 min

    Align the rear cover with the chassis and press firmly along all edges until the plastic clips snap secure.

23. 23

    Reinsert SIM Card Tray

    1 min

    Slide the SIM card tray back into its slot on the side of the phone until it sits flush.