Step-by-step

1. 1

   Eject SIM Tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool into the small hole beside the SIM card slot on the left edge of the device and push firmly to eject the tray.

2. 2

   Power Off Device

   1 min

   Press and hold the power button on the right side, then select Power Off on the screen.

3. 3

   Heat Rear Cover Edges

   2 min

   Apply a heated iOpener or heat gun around the outer edges of the rear cover for two minutes to soften the perimeter adhesive.

4. 4

   Insert Opening Pick

   2 min

   Insert a plastic opening pick into the gap between the plastic rear cover and the frame near the SIM tray slot.

5. 5

   Slice Rear Adhesive Clips

   3 min

   Slide the pick continuously along the entire perimeter to disengage the plastic clips and internal adhesive.

6. 6

   Open Back Cover

   1 min

   Gently swing open the back cover from the left side like a book, taking care not to strain the attached fingerprint sensor flex cable.

7. 7

   Disconnect Fingerprint Cable

   1 min

   Use a spudger to pry the fingerprint sensor flex cable connector straight up from its motherboard socket.

8. 8

   Remove Rear Cover

   1 min

   Lift the rear cover completely off the phone body and set it aside in a safe area.

9. 9

   Unscrew Motherboard Cover

   3 min

   Remove the eleven Phillips #00 screws securing the black plastic motherboard housing cover.

10. 10

    Remove Motherboard Cover

    2 min

    Insert the flat end of a spudger under the motherboard cover edge and lift it off the frame.

11. 11

    Disconnect Battery Press Connector

    1 min

    Pry the battery connector straight up from the motherboard using a plastic spudger to isolate the power.

12. 12

    Apply Isopropyl Alcohol

    2 min

    Drip a few drops of 99% isopropyl alcohol around the sides of the battery well to weaken the underlying adhesive.

13. 13

    Pry Out Old Battery

    4 min

    Insert a flat plastic opening card beneath the bottom edge of the battery and carefully lever it up away from the chassis.

14. 14

    Clean Battery Recess

    2 min

    Wipe down the exposed battery bay with a lint-free cloth lightly dampened with isopropyl alcohol to remove old adhesive remnants.

15. 15

    Apply New Adhesive Strips

    2 min

    Peel the protective film from new custom adhesive strips and lay them flat inside the battery compartment.

16. 16

    Place New Battery

    2 min

    Position the replacement battery into the frame, press down firmly for ten seconds, and check that the flex cable aligns with the socket.

17. 17

    Reconnect Battery Flex Cable

    1 min

    Align the battery press connector over its motherboard socket and press down gently until it clicks into place.

18. 18

    Position Motherboard Cover

    2 min

    Align the plastic motherboard cover over the top assembly and press down along the edges to seat the clips.

19. 19

    Secure Cover Screws

    3 min

    Reinstall and tighten the eleven Phillips #00 screws into the motherboard cover until snug.

20. 20

    Reconnect Fingerprint Flex

    2 min

    Hold the back cover near the phone body and reattach the fingerprint sensor press connector to the motherboard.

21. 21

    Snap Rear Cover Closed

    2 min

    Press the rear cover flat against the frame and work your fingers around the perimeter until all clips snap firmly into place.

22. 22

    Reinsert SIM Tray

    1 min

    Slide the SIM tray back into its slot until flush with the outer frame.