Step-by-step

1. 1

   Eject the SIM card tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole next to the SIM tray on the left side of the phone. Push firmly to pop out the tray and remove it.

2. 2

   Warm the back cover adhesive

   2 min

   Apply heat around the outer edges of the rear cover using a heat gun for two minutes to soften the adhesive. Keep the heat source moving continuously to prevent hot spots.

3. 3

   Attach the suction cup

   1 min

   Press a suction cup firmly onto the lower portion of the rear panel near the charging port. Pull up gently on the ring to create a small gap between the cover and frame.

4. 4

   Insert an opening pick

   2 min

   Insert the tip of a plastic opening pick into the gap created by the suction cup. Do not insert the pick deeper than 3 mm to avoid damaging delicate ribbon cables inside.

5. 5

   Slice the perimeter adhesive

   3 min

   Slide the opening pick around all four edges of the device to cut through the rear panel adhesive. Reapply heat if the pick encounters heavy resistance.

6. 6

   Lift the back cover carefully

   2 min

   Pry up the left edge of the back cover like opening a book, keeping it close to the phone body. Locate the short fingerprint sensor ribbon cable on the right side.

7. 7

   Unscrew the fingerprint bracket

   2 min

   Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the single securing screw on the metal fingerprint cable bracket. Lift the bracket away with tweezers.

8. 8

   Disconnect the fingerprint sensor flex

   1 min

   Use the flat edge of a spudger to snap the fingerprint sensor flex connector straight up off the motherboard. Lift the back cover clear off the phone.

9. 9

   Remove lower speaker screws

   3 min

   Remove the seven Phillips #00 screws securing the lower loudspeaker module to the bottom frame. Keep track of all small hardware.

10. 10

    Remove the loudspeaker module

    2 min

    Pry up the loudspeaker assembly from the bottom frame using a spudger tool. Lift it out and set it aside.

11. 11

    Disconnect the main interconnect flex cable

    1 min

    Use a spudger to disconnect the main ribbon cable connected to the upper left corner of the charging daughterboard. Carefully fold the ribbon back out of the way.

12. 12

    Unplug the coaxial antenna cable

    2 min

    Use fine tweezers to gently pry up the white coaxial antenna head straight off its socket on the daughterboard. Take care not to bend the tiny connector head.

13. 13

    Remove the sub-board retaining screw

    1 min

    Unscrew the single Phillips #00 screw securing the charging port sub-board to the chassis. Place the screw on your workspace mat.

14. 14

    Pry out the old charging port sub-board

    2 min

    Insert the flat end of a spudger beneath the corner of the daughterboard and pry it up from its recess. Remove the damaged board from the phone.

15. 15

    Position the new charging port sub-board

    2 min

    Place the new sub-board into the lower recess, aligning the USB-C port with the outer frame cutout. Press down lightly until it sits completely flat.

16. 16

    Reinstall the sub-board retaining screw

    1 min

    Drive the single Phillips #00 screw back into the daughterboard to secure it firmly to the frame. Do not overtighten.

17. 17

    Reconnect the coaxial antenna and main flex cable

    2 min

    Align the white coaxial cable header over its socket and press down until it snaps in. Reattach the main interconnect flex press-connector.

18. 18

    Reinstall the loudspeaker assembly

    3 min

    Place the loudspeaker module back over the lower housing assembly and press it flush into position. Secure it with the seven Phillips #00 screws.

19. 19

    Connect the fingerprint flex cable

    2 min

    Hold the rear panel near the motherboard and snap the fingerprint sensor flex cable into place. Reattach the metal protective bracket and its single screw.

20. 20

    Reseal the back cover and insert SIM tray

    3 min

    Apply fresh precut adhesive tape along the frame perimeter, press the back cover firmly onto the phone to set the seal, and reinsert the SIM card tray.