Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power Down the Device

   1 min

   Press and hold the power button, then tap Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is fully shut down before proceeding.

2. 2

   Remove the Rear Cover

   2 min

   Insert a plastic prying tool into the notch near the charging port. Lever the plastic rear cover up to detach it from the phone body.

3. 3

   Eject the SIM Card Tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole on the SIM card slot. Push firmly to eject the tray and set it aside.

4. 4

   Unscrew the Inner Midframe Screws

   4 min

   Use a Torx T3 screwdriver to remove the 14 screws securing the inner rear midframe to the phone frame.

5. 5

   Unclip the Midframe Assembly

   3 min

   Insert the flat edge of a spudger along the seam of the inner midframe. Gently pry around the perimeter to release the plastic clips.

6. 6

   Lift Off the Inner Rear Midframe

   1 min

   Gently lift the inner frame straight up off the chassis. Set the midframe aside in a clean work area.

7. 7

   Disconnect the Battery Connector

   2 min

   Insert the pointed end of a spudger under the battery flex cable connector. Pry straight up to disconnect it from the motherboard.

8. 8

   Disconnect the Lower Daughterboard Flex Cable

   2 min

   Pry up the press-fit connector of the lower daughterboard flex cable located near the bottom of the motherboard.

9. 9

   Remove the Speaker Module Screw

   2 min

   Use the Torx T3 screwdriver to remove the single screw securing the lower speaker and microphone module.

10. 10

    Pry Out the Speaker Assembly

    3 min

    Insert a plastic prying tool under the lower speaker enclosure. Carefully pry the module up out of the phone frame.

11. 11

    Extract the Defective Microphone Assembly

    2 min

    Use tweezers to pick up the microphone daughterboard assembly out of its lower housing slot. Note the rubber gasket orientation.

12. 12

    Position the Replacement Microphone Assembly

    3 min

    Place the new microphone and daughterboard assembly into the lower slot. Ensure the rubber gasket fits tightly over the mic port.

13. 13

    Reinstall the Speaker Module

    2 min

    Press the lower speaker module back into place over the microphone assembly until it sits flush.

14. 14

    Secure the Speaker Module Screw

    2 min

    Reinsert and tighten the single Torx T3 screw to hold the speaker and microphone module in place.

15. 15

    Reconnect the Lower Daughterboard Flex Cable

    2 min

    Align the flex cable press-fit connector over its socket on the motherboard. Press down firmly until it snaps into place.

16. 16

    Reconnect the Battery

    1 min

    Press the battery flex cable connector straight down onto its motherboard socket until it clicks.

17. 17

    Snap On the Inner Midframe

    3 min

    Align the inner midframe over the phone body. Press around the edges until all perimeter clips snap securely shut.

18. 18

    Fasten the Midframe Screws

    4 min

    Drive the 14 Torx T3 screws back into the inner midframe until snug.

19. 19

    Reinsert SIM Tray and Attach Rear Cover

    2 min

    Slide the SIM card tray back into the phone. Align the plastic rear cover and press firmly until all clips snap into place.