Step-by-step

1. 1

   Eject the SIM tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole next to the SIM tray on the side edge. Push firmly to pop the tray out, then remove it completely.

2. 2

   Heat the rear panel

   2 min

   Use a heat gun or heated iOpener along the rear edges of the phone for two minutes to soften the adhesive. Keep the heat moving continuously to avoid scorching the plastic.

3. 3

   Attach a suction cup

   1 min

   Press a suction cup onto the lower portion of the rear panel near the bottom edge. Pull up gently on the suction cup handle to create a slight gap between the cover and the frame.

4. 4

   Insert an opening pick

   1 min

   Insert the tip of an opening pick into the gap created under the bottom edge of the back panel. Do not insert the pick deeper than 3 mm to avoid damaging internal components.

5. 5

   Slice the perimeter adhesive

   3 min

   Slide the opening pick around all four edges of the back cover to cut through the perimeter adhesive. Reapply heat if you feel strong resistance.

6. 6

   Lift the rear cover

   1 min

   Gently hinge the rear cover open from the right side like a book. Do not pull the cover completely off yet, as the fingerprint sensor cable is still connected.

7. 7

   Disconnect the fingerprint flex

   1 min

   Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the fingerprint sensor cable connector straight up from its motherboard socket. Set the back cover aside.

8. 8

   Remove the motherboard bracket screws

   2 min

   Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the top motherboard bracket. Keep track of each screw position for reassembly.

9. 9

   Pry off the motherboard bracket

   1 min

   Insert a spudger under the edge of the plastic motherboard shield and gently pry it off the housing. Set the bracket aside.

10. 10

    Disconnect the battery cable

    1 min

    Use a plastic spudger to pop the battery press connector straight off the motherboard socket. Disconnecting the battery prevents electrical damage during the repair.

11. 11

    Remove the loudspeaker screws

    2 min

    Unscrew the Phillips #00 screws holding the bottom loudspeaker module to the phone frame. Place the screws in a secure tray.

12. 12

    Remove the loudspeaker assembly

    1 min

    Insert a spudger beneath the notch on the loudspeaker module and lever it up from the frame. Remove the speaker to expose the daughterboard.

13. 13

    Disconnect the main interconnect cable

    1 min

    Use the edge of a spudger to pry the lower end of the main flex cable straight off the daughterboard socket.

14. 14

    Disconnect the coaxial antenna cable

    1 min

    Use fine tweezers to gently lift the white coaxial antenna cable head off its snap connector on the daughterboard. Pull straight up to avoid twisting the connector.

15. 15

    Remove the daughterboard retaining screw

    1 min

    Remove the single Phillips #00 screw anchoring the daughterboard to the bottom chassis. Put this small screw in a safe spot.

16. 16

    Pry out the old daughterboard

    1 min

    Insert a flat spudger under the edge of the daughterboard and pry it up from the phone frame. Discard the damaged board.

17. 17

    Position the new daughterboard

    1 min

    Lower the replacement charging port board into its recess at the bottom of the frame. Align the USB-C port snugly with the outer frame opening.

18. 18

    Secure the daughterboard screw

    1 min

    Reinstall the single Phillips #00 screw into the daughterboard to secure it to the chassis. Tighten until snug.

19. 19

    Reconnect the coaxial antenna cable

    1 min

    Align the antenna head over its motherboard terminal on the new daughterboard using tweezers. Press down firmly with a spudger until it snaps into place.

20. 20

    Reconnect the interconnect flex cable

    1 min

    Align the bottom connector of the interconnect cable with the daughterboard socket and press down until it clicks securely.

21. 21

    Reinstall the loudspeaker assembly

    2 min

    Position the loudspeaker housing back over the bottom sub-board. Replace and tighten all lower Phillips screws.

22. 22

    Reconnect the battery press connector

    1 min

    Align the battery press connector over its motherboard terminal and push straight down until it snaps into position.

23. 23

    Reattach the motherboard bracket

    2 min

    Place the top plastic motherboard shield back onto the upper frame. Drive in all saved Phillips screws until snug.

24. 24

    Reconnect the fingerprint sensor

    1 min

    Hold the back cover near the phone body and press the fingerprint flex cable connector straight onto its motherboard socket.

25. 25

    Apply new back cover adhesive

    2 min

    Clean remaining old adhesive off the frame using isopropyl alcohol, then line the perimeter with pre-cut adhesive strips.

26. 26

    Seal the rear cover

    2 min

    Align the rear cover precisely with the phone body and press firmly along all four edges to set the new adhesive.