Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power Off 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

   Eject the SIM Tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole beside the SIM card tray on top of the phone. Push firmly until the tray pops out, then remove it.

3. 3

   Heat the Rear Glass Cover

   3 min

   Use a heat gun or hair dryer on medium setting to warm the outer edges of the rear glass for 2-3 minutes to soften the adhesive.

4. 4

   Attach Suction Cup and Create Gap

   2 min

   Press a suction cup near the bottom edge of the glass back cover and pull upward gently. Insert a plastic opening pick into the gap created.

5. 5

   Slice Adhesive Around Rear Glass

   4 min

   Slide the opening pick around all four edges of the back cover to cut through the perimeter adhesive. Reapply heat if the pick encounters heavy resistance.

6. 6

   Lift Off the Rear Glass

   1 min

   Gently lift the rear glass off the phone chassis once all adhesive is cut. Set the back panel aside in a safe spot.

7. 7

   Unscrew Midframe Phillips Screws

   3 min

   Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove all visible screws securing the internal plastic midframe cover.

8. 8

   Remove the Plastic Midframe

   2 min

   Insert a plastic spudger under the edge of the midframe cover and gently pry up to release the plastic clips holding it down.

9. 9

   Disconnect the Battery Cable

   1 min

   Locate the battery connector press fit on the logic board. Use the flat end of a plastic spudger to pop the battery connector straight up.

10. 10

    Disconnect Front and Rear Cameras

    2 min

    Use tweezers or a spudger to pry up the press connectors for both the front-facing and rear camera modules. Lift the cameras out of their sockets.

11. 11

    Disconnect Display and Flex Cables

    2 min

    Pry up the display flex cable connector and the lower daughterboard ribbon cable from the logic board using a spudger.

12. 12

    Disconnect the Antenna Cables

    2 min

    Use precision tweezers to carefully pop the coaxial antenna cable connectors off the bottom right corner of the logic board.

13. 13

    Remove Logic Board Retaining Screws

    2 min

    Remove any remaining Phillips screws anchoring the main logic board to the metal phone housing.

14. 14

    Pry Up the Logic Board

    2 min

    Insert a spudger beneath the upper edge of the logic board and gently lever it out of the phone chassis.

15. 15

    Set New Logic Board in Place

    2 min

    Lower the replacement logic board into the chassis top-first, ensuring all underlying flex cables remain clear.

16. 16

    Reconnect All Flex Cables and Battery

    3 min

    Align and press down on all camera, display, antenna, and battery connectors until they snap securely into place.

17. 17

    Screw Down the Plastic Midframe

    3 min

    Place the plastic midframe shield back onto the chassis and reinstall all Phillips screws to secure it.

18. 18

    Apply Adhesive and Reseal Rear Glass

    3 min

    Apply pre-cut replacement adhesive along the perimeter of the frame, align the rear glass, and press firmly along the edges to seal.