Step-by-step

1. 1

   Turn Off the Phone

   1 min

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

2. 2

   Remove the SIM Card Tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole next to the SIM tray on the left side of the phone. Push firmly to pop out the tray and set it aside.

3. 3

   Heat the Back Cover

   2 min

   Apply a heat gun or hairdryer along the outer edges of the rear cover for two minutes. This softens the adhesive holding the back panel in place.

4. 4

   Attach the Suction Cup

   1 min

   Press a suction cup firmly onto the lower portion of the rear panel. Pull upward gently to create a small gap between the panel and frame.

5. 5

   Insert an Opening Pick

   1 min

   Slide a plastic opening pick into the gap created near the bottom edge. Do not insert it deeper than 3 millimeters to avoid internal damage.

6. 6

   Slice the Rear Adhesive

   3 min

   Slide the pick around all four edges of the back panel to sever the perimeter adhesive. Apply additional heat if the pick meets heavy resistance.

7. 7

   Lift the Back Cover

   1 min

   Carefully tilt open the rear panel from the left side like a book. Be mindful of the fingerprint sensor ribbon cable attached underneath.

8. 8

   Disconnect the Fingerprint Flex

   1 min

   Use a spudger to gently pry the fingerprint reader connector straight up from its motherboard socket. Set the back cover aside.

9. 9

   Unscrew the Loudspeaker Assembly

   2 min

   Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the seven screws securing the lower loudspeaker assembly over the sub-board.

10. 10

    Pry Up the Loudspeaker

    1 min

    Insert a spudger under the notch on the speaker module and lift it out of the phone body. Place the speaker module in a safe spot.

11. 11

    Disconnect the Interconnect Cable

    1 min

    Use the flat end of a spudger to pop the main ribbon flex connector off the bottom of the charging board.

12. 12

    Disconnect the Antenna Cable

    1 min

    Use precision tweezers to pry up the coaxial antenna connector from its socket on the charging board. Handle the delicate wire with care.

13. 13

    Unscrew the Charging Board

    1 min

    Remove the single Phillips #000 screw securing the charging board to the chassis.

14. 14

    Remove the Old Charging Board

    1 min

    Gently insert a spudger underneath the edge of the charging board and pry it out of the lower recessed frame.

15. 15

    Transfer the USB Seal

    2 min

    Use tweezers to peel the small rubber dust gasket from the old USB-C port and fit it onto the replacement board's port.

16. 16

    Position the New Charging Board

    1 min

    Set the new charging daughterboard into the bottom cavity of the phone, ensuring alignment pins match up with the board holes.

17. 17

    Secure the Charging Board Screw

    1 min

    Reinstall the single Phillips #000 screw to hold the new charging board firmly against the frame.

18. 18

    Attach the Antenna Cable

    1 min

    Align the coaxial antenna head over its socket on the charging board and press down gently until it snaps into place.

19. 19

    Attach the Interconnect Cable

    1 min

    Align the main interconnect flex connector over the sub-board socket and press firmly until you feel it click.

20. 20

    Reposition the Loudspeaker Assembly

    1 min

    Place the loudspeaker module back into the lower frame, ensuring the clips align along the bottom edge.

21. 21

    Secure the Loudspeaker Screws

    2 min

    Tighten the seven Phillips #000 screws evenly to fasten the loudspeaker assembly over the sub-board.

22. 22

    Reconnect the Fingerprint Flex

    1 min

    Hold the back panel near the phone and press the fingerprint sensor flex connector onto its motherboard socket.

23. 23

    Apply Back Cover Adhesive

    3 min

    Clean remaining old glue with isopropyl alcohol, then stick custom pre-cut adhesive strips around the perimeter of the frame.

24. 24

    Press the Back Cover Sealed

    1 min

    Align the back cover over the frame and press down firmly around all edges for 30 seconds to set the new seal.

25. 25

    Reinsert the SIM Card Tray

    1 min

    Slide the SIM card tray back into its slot on the left side of the phone until it sits flush.

26. 26

    Test the New Charging Port

    2 min

    Plug in a USB-C charger to confirm that the charging indicator lights up and the device draws power correctly.