Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power Off the Device

   1 min

   Press and hold the power button until the power menu appears on the screen. Select 'Power off' and wait for the device to shut down completely.

2. 2

   Remove SIM Card Tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole beside the tray on the left edge of the phone. Push firmly to pop the tray out and pull it clear of the frame.

3. 3

   Heat the Back Cover

   2 min

   Use a heat gun or iOpener around the edges of the rear panel for 2 minutes. Warm temperature softens the perimeter adhesive holding the back cover.

4. 4

   Slice Rear Panel Adhesive

   3 min

   Apply a suction handle to the lower rear cover and pull upward to create a slight gap. Slide an opening pick under the plastic shell and work it along all four edges.

5. 5

   Remove Back Cover

   1 min

   Lift the plastic back panel straight off the frame and place it aside. Be careful not to bend or snap the plastic panel.

6. 6

   Unscrew Loudspeaker Screws

   2 min

   Locate the Phillips screws holding down the lower speaker enclosure. Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove each screw completely.

7. 7

   Remove Loudspeaker Module

   2 min

   Insert the pointed end of a spudger under the notch of the loudspeaker housing. Pry upward to release the plastic clips and lift the module off.

8. 8

   Disconnect Interconnect Flex Cable

   1 min

   Use the flat end of a spudger to pop the main ribbon cable connector straight up from the bottom daughterboard.

9. 9

   Disconnect Antenna Cable

   1 min

   Gently wedge fine-tip tweezers under the head of the coaxial antenna cable. Lever it straight up from its socket on the daughterboard.

10. 10

    Remove Daughterboard Screw

    1 min

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

11. 11

    Remove Damaged Microphone Board

    2 min

    Pry beneath the daughterboard using a spudger to break any remaining adhesive underneath. Lift the board with the integrated primary microphone out of the chassis.

12. 12

    Position Replacement Board

    2 min

    Set the new microphone daughterboard into the bottom slot of the frame, ensuring the USB port and microphone hole align correctly.

13. 13

    Secure Daughterboard Screw

    1 min

    Reinsert and tighten the single Phillips screw to anchor the sub-board in place.

14. 14

    Reconnect Antenna Cable

    1 min

    Align the coaxial antenna head precisely over its board connector. Press down gently until it clicks into place.

15. 15

    Reconnect Interconnect Cable

    1 min

    Align the ribbon connector over its socket on the daughterboard and press firmly with your thumb until you feel a snap.

16. 16

    Reinstall Loudspeaker Assembly

    2 min

    Lower the speaker assembly back over the bottom sub-board area and press down to engage the retention tabs.

17. 17

    Fasten Loudspeaker Screws

    2 min

    Drive the Phillips #00 screws back into the loudspeaker housing until snug.

18. 18

    Reattach Back Cover

    4 min

    Apply pre-cut replacement adhesive tape around the perimeter of the phone housing. Press the back cover down firmly to secure the seal.