Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power Down the Device

   1 min

   Press and hold the power button, then tap Shut Down. Ensure the phone is completely off before starting.

2. 2

   Eject the SIM Tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool into the small hole on the SIM slot. Press firmly to pop the tray out and remove it.

3. 3

   Heat the Back Cover

   3 min

   Apply a heat gun or iOpener to the rear panel edges for 2-3 minutes. Softening the perimeter adhesive makes opening safer.

4. 4

   Attach a Suction Cup

   1 min

   Press a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back panel. Gently pull upward to create a slight gap.

5. 5

   Insert an Opening Pick

   2 min

   Insert a plastic opening pick into the gap between the frame and rear panel. Do not insert it further than 3 mm.

6. 6

   Slice Rear Adhesive

   4 min

   Slide the pick around all four edges to slice through the adhesive seal. Reapply heat if the glue resists.

7. 7

   Remove the Back Cover

   2 min

   Carefully lift the rear glass cover off the phone body. Set it aside on a clean surface.

8. 8

   Unscrew Upper Midframe

   3 min

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

9. 9

   Detach Upper Midframe

   2 min

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

10. 10

    Disconnect the Battery

    1 min

    Use a plastic spudger to disconnect the battery flex connector straight up from the motherboard.

11. 11

    Unscrew Loudspeaker Housing

    3 min

    Remove the Phillips screws securing the bottom loudspeaker assembly over the sub-board.

12. 12

    Pry Off Loudspeaker Housing

    2 min

    Insert the flat end of a spudger under the loudspeaker module and lift it out of the chassis.

13. 13

    Disconnect Interconnect Cable

    1 min

    Pry up the lower connector of the main ribbon cable attached to the charging sub-board.

14. 14

    Disconnect Antenna Cables

    2 min

    Use precision tweezers to carefully pop the coaxial antenna cable connectors off the sub-board.

15. 15

    Remove Sub-Board Retaining Screw

    1 min

    Remove the single Phillips screw securing the sub-board to the internal frame.

16. 16

    Lift Out Charging Port Sub-Board

    2 min

    Pry gently beneath the edge of the charging port sub-board and lift it out of the phone.

17. 17

    Seat the New Charging Port Sub-Board

    2 min

    Place the replacement sub-board into the lower recess, ensuring the USB-C port lines up with the frame opening.

18. 18

    Fasten Sub-Board Screw

    1 min

    Reinstall and tighten the small Phillips screw to lock the sub-board into position.

19. 19

    Reconnect Antenna Cables

    2 min

    Align and snap the coaxial antenna connectors back onto their sub-board terminals with tweezers.

20. 20

    Attach Interconnect Cable

    1 min

    Press the lower main flex cable connector down onto the sub-board header until it clicks.

21. 21

    Reconnect Battery Flex

    1 min

    Align the battery connector with the motherboard port and press straight down to secure it.

22. 22

    Reinstall Loudspeaker Module

    2 min

    Position the loudspeaker assembly over the sub-board area and press down until flush.

23. 23

    Fasten Loudspeaker Screws

    2 min

    Thread and tighten all Phillips screws that secure the lower loudspeaker module.

24. 24

    Secure Upper Midframe

    3 min

    Place the upper shield cover back on the motherboard and tighten its retaining screws.

25. 25

    Apply Back Cover Adhesive

    4 min

    Clean off old glue residue with isopropyl alcohol and install pre-cut adhesive strips on the frame perimeter.

26. 26

    Seal the Back Cover

    2 min

    Align the rear panel over the chassis and press along all edges to form a firm seal.