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OnePlus Nord 2T Screen Replacement
Screen Replacement guide for the OnePlus Nord 2T
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Spudger
- Tweezers
- Suction cup
- Heat gun or hairdryer
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- OnePlus Nord 2T replacement screen
- Pre-cut screen adhesive
- Pre-cut rear cover adhesive
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from potential glass splinters.
- Discharge the battery below 25% to reduce fire hazards.
- Work in a well-ventilated space on a clean, anti-static surface.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Phone
1 minPress and hold the Power and Volume Up buttons simultaneously, then select Power Off. Ensure the phone is completely shut down before proceeding.
- 2
Eject SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the pinhole next to the SIM tray on the bottom edge. Push firmly to eject the tray and remove it.
- 3
Heat Back Cover
3 minApply heat to the outer edges of the rear glass cover for two minutes using a heat gun. Keep the heat gun moving constantly to avoid spot-heating.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup
2 minPress a suction cup firmly onto the lower portion of the rear glass. Pull upward on the handle to create a small separation gap along the seam.
- 5
Insert Opening Pick
2 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the gap created by the suction cup. Keep the pick flat against the glass surface.
- 6
Slice Rear Adhesive
5 minSlide the pick continuously around all four sides of the rear glass to slice the adhesive. Reapply heat if you meet heavy resistance.
- 7
Lift Off Rear Cover
1 minGently lift the back cover straight off the chassis frame. Store the back cover in a safe location free of dust.
- 8
Unscrew Mainboard Cover
3 minUse a Phillips screwdriver to remove all screws holding down the upper mainboard bracket cover. Keep track of screw locations for reassembly.
- 9
Remove Mainboard Cover
1 minPry up the mainboard bracket using a spudger to unhook its plastic clips. Set the bracket aside.
- 10
Disconnect Battery Cable
1 minPry the battery flex connector directly up from its socket on the mainboard using a plastic spudger. Never use metal tools on battery connections.
- 11
Unscrew Speaker Assembly
3 minRemove the Phillips screws securing the bottom speaker and sub-board housing. Place these screws in an organizer tray.
- 12
Remove Speaker Module
2 minInsert a spudger under the lower edge of the speaker module and carefully pry it up out of the housing.
- 13
Disconnect Display Cable
2 minDisconnect the display flex connector from the sub-board using a plastic spudger. Peel the flex cable gently off the battery frame adhesive.
- 14
Heat Screen Glass
3 minApply heat around all four edges of the front screen for 2-3 minutes. This softens the adhesive bond beneath the display glass.
- 15
Attach Front Suction Cup
2 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the screen display. Pull up firmly to lift the display glass away from the frame.
- 16
Insert Screen Pick
2 minSlide a thin plastic opening pick into the gap between the glass display assembly and the metal midframe.
- 17
Slice Display Adhesive
4 minSlide the pick around the screen perimeter to slice through all display tape adhesive. Take caution near the top edge ear speaker mesh.
- 18
Remove Damaged Screen
2 minLift the old display panel off the frame, feeding the flex cable out through the frame slot. Dispose of broken glass safely.
- 19
Clean Frame Channel
5 minScrape remaining adhesive and broken glass shards off the frame perimeter using tweezers and isopropyl alcohol. Ensure the frame channel is completely smooth.
- 20
Apply Screen Adhesive
4 minLay pre-cut screen adhesive tape onto the frame ledges and press firmly to bond. Peel away the top protective backing film.
- 21
Mount Replacement Screen
3 minThread the flex ribbon cable of the new screen through the frame slot. Press the screen firmly and evenly into the frame channels.
- 22
Connect Display Cable
1 minAlign and press the display flex cable press connector onto its sub-board socket until it snaps firmly into place.
- 23
Reconnect Battery
1 minPress the battery cable connector straight down onto its mainboard socket.
- 24
Reinstall Speaker Module
3 minPlace the bottom speaker module into position and replace all retained screws firmly.
- 25
Reinstall Mainboard Cover
3 minSnap the mainboard cover back over the upper board components and secure it with its original screws.
- 26
Reattach Back Cover
3 minApply new back cover adhesive tape along the perimeter, align the back cover glass, and press firmly along all edges.
- 27
Reinsert SIM Tray
1 minPush the SIM card tray back into its slot on the bottom edge until flush with the phone body.
After your OnePlus Nord 2T screen replacement
Power the Nord 2T back on and test the screen replacement function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this OnePlus Nord 2T job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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