Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power Off the Device

   1 min

   Press and hold the power button, then select Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is completely powered down before proceeding.

2. 2

   Remove the Back Shell

   2 min

   Insert a plastic prying tool or fingernail into the notch near the USB port. Gently pry the plastic back cover off the body of the phone.

3. 3

   Remove MicroSD and SIM Cards

   2 min

   Use your thumb to slide out any installed MicroSD card and SIM cards from their respective slots. Store them in a safe place during repair.

4. 4

   Remove Rubber Screw Covers

   3 min

   Locate the small rubber plugs covering screws along the outer perimeter. Use tweezers to carefully pry out each rubber plug.

5. 5

   Unscrew the Midframe

   5 min

   Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove all 14 screws securing the midframe frame to the device. Group the screws to keep them organized.

6. 6

   Pry Up the Inner Frame

   4 min

   Insert a flat plastic spudger into the seam between the inner plastic frame and the display assembly. Pry around the edges to release the clips and remove the frame.

7. 7

   Disconnect the Battery Flex Cable

   2 min

   Locate the battery flex connector attached to the top of the logic board. Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the connector straight up from its socket.

8. 8

   Disconnect the Display Connector

   2 min

   Locate the main display connector on the logic board. Carefully pop the connector up using a plastic spudger.

9. 9

   Disconnect the Front and Rear Cameras

   3 min

   Use tweezers or a spudger to detach the front and rear camera press connectors. Lift both cameras out of their recesses if transferring them.

10. 10

    Remove Logic Board Retaining Screws

    3 min

    Remove the small Phillips #000 screws anchoring the motherboard to the phone frame. Place screws safely aside.

11. 11

    Lift Out the Logic Board

    3 min

    Gently lift the logic board from the top edge, ensuring no flex cables catch on the board edges. Remove the logic board entirely from the frame.

12. 12

    Install Replacement Logic Board

    3 min

    Lower the replacement logic board into the display frame assembly. Align the board with the positioning posts and screw holes.

13. 13

    Reconnect Cameras and Display

    3 min

    Reinsert the cameras into their sockets and press their connectors firmly into place. Connect the display flex cable back onto the logic board.

14. 14

    Connect the Battery Cable

    2 min

    Align the battery flex connector over its motherboard socket and press down firmly until it snaps into place.

15. 15

    Snap Inner Frame into Place

    3 min

    Align the inner midframe over the body and press down around the perimeter until all plastic clips snap securely shut.

16. 16

    Reinstall All Midframe Screws

    5 min

    Insert and tighten all 14 T3 Torx screws to secure the midframe. Replace the rubber screw covers over their slots.

17. 17

    Reinsert Cards and Back Shell

    2 min

    Slide your SIM and MicroSD cards back into their slots. Press the back shell onto the rear of the phone until it snaps completely flush.