Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power off the phone

   1 min

   Press and hold the power button, then select Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is completely powered down before proceeding.

2. 2

   Eject the SIM tray

   1 min

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

3. 3

   Heat the rear panel

   2 min

   Apply a heat gun or hair dryer on low setting around the edges of the rear panel for two minutes. This softens the underlying adhesive.

4. 4

   Attach the suction cup

   1 min

   Place a suction cup on the lower portion of the back cover and press down to seal it. Pull up gently to create a small gap near the edge.

5. 5

   Slice the perimeter adhesive

   3 min

   Insert a plastic prying pick into the gap created by the suction cup. Slide the pick along all edges to cut through the adhesive.

6. 6

   Remove the rear cover

   1 min

   Lift the rear cover off the frame once all adhesive is severed. Place the cover face down on a clean surface.

7. 7

   Unscrew the upper motherboard cover

   2 min

   Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the top plastic motherboard shield.

8. 8

   Detach the upper motherboard shield

   1 min

   Insert a spudger under the edge of the upper plastic shield and lift it off the motherboard.

9. 9

   Disconnect the battery cable

   1 min

   Pry the battery flex cable connector straight up from its socket on the motherboard using a plastic spudger.

10. 10

    Unscrew the lower speaker housing

    2 min

    Remove the Phillips #00 screws securing the bottom speaker enclosure over the charging daughterboard.

11. 11

    Remove the lower speaker assembly

    1 min

    Pry up the speaker housing with a plastic tool and remove it from the phone frame.

12. 12

    Disconnect the main interconnect cable

    1 min

    Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the lower end of the main flex ribbon from the charging board.

13. 13

    Unplug the antenna coaxial cable

    1 min

    Use tweezers to carefully lift the antenna coaxial connector straight up from the charging board.

14. 14

    Pry up the faulty charging port board

    2 min

    Gently insert a spudger beneath the daughterboard and pry it out of the lower chassis.

15. 15

    Position the new charging port board

    1 min

    Set the replacement charging board into the lower recess of the phone frame, ensuring proper alignment.

16. 16

    Reconnect the coaxial antenna cable

    1 min

    Align the coaxial connector over its socket on the new sub-board and press down lightly until it snaps into place.

17. 17

    Attach the main interconnect cable

    1 min

    Align the interconnect flex connector over the board press socket and press firmly until it clicks.

18. 18

    Reinstall the lower speaker housing

    2 min

    Place the speaker assembly over the sub-board and secure it using the Phillips #00 screws.

19. 19

    Reconnect the battery cable

    1 min

    Press the battery flex cable connector back into its socket on the upper motherboard.

20. 20

    Reattach the upper motherboard shield

    2 min

    Place the upper motherboard shield into position and reinstall all Phillips #00 screws to lock it down.

21. 21

    Reseal the rear panel

    3 min

    Apply fresh rear cover adhesive tape along the perimeter, align the rear cover, and press firmly to seal.

22. 22

    Reinsert the SIM tray

    1 min

    Slide the SIM card tray back into the slot until it sits flush against the frame.