Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power Off Phone

   1 min

   Press and hold the power button, then tap Power Off on the screen to completely shut down the device.

2. 2

   Eject SIM Card Tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole next to the SIM tray on the side of the phone and push firmly to eject it.

3. 3

   Heat Back Cover

   2 min

   Apply heat to the edges of the rear panel using a heat gun set to low for about two minutes to soften the adhesive.

4. 4

   Attach Suction Cup

   1 min

   Place a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back panel and press firmly to create a seal.

5. 5

   Insert Opening Pick

   2 min

   Pull up on the suction cup to create a small gap and insert a plastic opening pick under the back cover.

6. 6

   Slice Bottom Edge Adhesive

   2 min

   Slide the pick carefully along the bottom edge to slice through the adhesive seal.

7. 7

   Slice Side Edge Adhesive

   3 min

   Move the pick around the left and right corners, sliding along both long edges of the back panel.

8. 8

   Slice Top Edge Adhesive

   2 min

   Carefully slide the pick across the top edge, taking care not to insert the pick deeper than 3 mm.

9. 9

   Lift Off Back Cover

   1 min

   Gently lift the back cover off the chassis and place it aside.

10. 10

    Unscrew Upper Midframe

    3 min

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

11. 11

    Remove Upper Midframe

    2 min

    Insert a spudger under the edge of the upper plastic cover and lift it clear of the body.

12. 12

    Unscrew Speaker Assembly

    2 min

    Remove the Phillips #00 screws holding down the lower loudspeaker module.

13. 13

    Remove Speaker Assembly

    2 min

    Pry up the speaker module with a spudger and remove it from the lower frame.

14. 14

    Disconnect Battery Connector

    1 min

    Use the flat edge of a spudger to pry the battery press connector straight up from its motherboard socket.

15. 15

    Disconnect Display Cable

    1 min

    Unplug the display interconnect flex cable that runs over the battery pack.

16. 16

    Apply Isopropyl Alcohol

    2 min

    Apply a few drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol around the edges of the battery to loosen adhesive.

17. 17

    Pull Adhesive Tab

    3 min

    Grasp the exposed pull tab on the battery adhesive strip and pull it slowly and steadily at a low angle.

18. 18

    Pry Out Battery

    2 min

    Gently insert a plastic spudger beneath the battery and lift it out of the recess.

19. 19

    Clean Battery Well

    2 min

    Wipe away old adhesive residue from the inner chassis using isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth.

20. 20

    Apply Battery Adhesive

    2 min

    Apply new adhesive strips to the back of the replacement battery or directly into the battery well.

21. 21

    Install Replacement Battery

    2 min

    Set the new battery into the housing and press firmly across its surface to secure the adhesive.

22. 22

    Reconnect Connectors

    2 min

    Attach the display interconnect flex cable and the battery press connector to the motherboard.

23. 23

    Reattach Midframe and Covers

    3 min

    Reinstall the speaker module and upper midframe shield, then secure all Phillips #00 screws.

24. 24

    Reseal Back Cover

    3 min

    Apply fresh back cover adhesive strips along the perimeter, press the back cover on, and clamp gently.