Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power Down the Device

   1 min

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

2. 2

   Remove SIM Card Tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool into the pinhole beside the SIM tray. Push inward until the tray pops out, then remove it from the phone.

3. 3

   Heat the Rear Cover

   3 min

   Apply heat to the outer edges of the rear cover for two minutes using a heat gun set to low. Soften the perimeter adhesive without overheating the battery.

4. 4

   Attach Suction Cup

   1 min

   Place a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back panel. Press firmly to engage the suction and pull upward to create a slight gap.

5. 5

   Insert Opening Pick

   2 min

   Slide a thin plastic opening pick into the seam opened by the suction cup. Keep the pick inserted shallowly to avoid tearing interior flex cables.

6. 6

   Slice Rear Cover Adhesive

   3 min

   Slide the pick around all four edges of the back panel. Cut through the remaining adhesive strip along the perimeter.

7. 7

   Remove the Back Cover

   1 min

   Lift the rear cover straight up off the chassis. Set the back panel aside in a clean, dust-free area.

8. 8

   Unscrew Lower Speaker Assembly

   2 min

   Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the lower loudspeaker housing. Store these screws in a magnetic mat.

9. 9

   Pry Out Speaker Module

   2 min

   Insert the flat tip of a spudger beneath the edge of the loudspeaker bracket. Pry gently to unclip and remove the module from the frame.

10. 10

    Disconnect Main Flex Cable

    1 min

    Use a spudger to pop the main interconnect flex cable off its socket on the sub-board. Lift the connector straight up to avoid damage.

11. 11

    Disconnect Antenna Cable

    2 min

    Grip the coaxial antenna connector with fine tweezers near the sub-board terminal. Pry the connector straight up from the board socket.

12. 12

    Remove Microphone Sub-Board

    2 min

    Lever a spudger under the sub-board containing the primary microphone. Lift the board clear from the bottom frame recess.

13. 13

    Transfer Rubber Microphone Seal

    2 min

    Use tweezers to carefully remove the small rubber microphone gasket from the original board. Install the gasket securely onto the port of the replacement board.

14. 14

    Install Replacement Sub-Board

    2 min

    Set the new sub-board into the lower housing cavity. Press down gently until it sits flush against the frame alignment pins.

15. 15

    Reconnect Antenna and Flex Cables

    2 min

    Snap the coaxial antenna cable and main interconnect flex cable back onto their sub-board connectors. Ensure both press down with an audible click.

16. 16

    Reinstall Loudspeaker Module

    2 min

    Align the loudspeaker bracket over the bottom sub-board assembly. Press down on the edges until the clips snap into place.

17. 17

    Fasten Speaker Screws

    2 min

    Thread and tighten all Phillips #000 screws into the lower housing assembly. Turn until snug without over-torquing.

18. 18

    Reseal Rear Panel

    3 min

    Apply fresh pre-cut adhesive along the perimeter of the frame. Press the rear cover down tightly and hold firm pressure across the edges for 30 seconds.