Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power Off the Device

   1 min

   Press and hold the power button, then select Power Off on the screen to completely shut down the device.

2. 2

   Eject the SIM Tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool into the pinhole next to the SIM tray on the left side of the phone. Push gently to eject the tray and remove it.

3. 3

   Heat the Rear Cover

   3 min

   Use a heat gun or hair dryer on low heat to warm the edges of the back cover for about two minutes. This softens the adhesive securing the rear panel.

4. 4

   Attach the Suction Cup

   1 min

   Press a suction cup firmly onto the lower portion of the rear panel, just above the USB-C port.

5. 5

   Create an Opening Gap

   2 min

   Pull up firmly on the suction cup handle to create a small gap between the rear cover and the frame.

6. 6

   Insert an Opening Pick

   1 min

   Insert a plastic opening pick into the gap created by the suction cup.

7. 7

   Slice the Edges Adhesive

   4 min

   Slide the plastic pick along the bottom, sides, and top edges of the phone to cut through the remaining adhesive.

8. 8

   Remove the Rear Cover

   1 min

   Carefully lift the rear cover off the phone frame and set it aside on a clean surface.

9. 9

   Unscrew Lower Loudspeaker Housing

   3 min

   Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the seven screws securing the lower loudspeaker housing.

10. 10

    Detach the Loudspeaker Assembly

    2 min

    Insert a spudger beneath the edge of the loudspeaker assembly and gently lever it up to remove it.

11. 11

    Disconnect the Main Flex Cable

    2 min

    Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the main interconnect ribbon cable connector straight up from the charging port sub-board.

12. 12

    Disconnect the Display Cable

    2 min

    Pry up the display flex cable connector attached to the upper section of the daughterboard using a spudger.

13. 13

    Unclip the Coaxial Antenna Cables

    2 min

    Use fine tweezers to gently lift and disconnect the black and white coaxial antenna cables from their press-fit sockets on the sub-board.

14. 14

    Remove the Sub-Board Screw

    1 min

    Unscrew the single Phillips #000 screw holding the charging port sub-board to the internal chassis.

15. 15

    Remove the Old Sub-Board

    2 min

    Insert a flat plastic tool underneath the sub-board and lift it out of the phone body.

16. 16

    Position the New Charging Board

    2 min

    Place the replacement charging port sub-board into the lower recess of the phone, aligning the USB port with the bottom opening.

17. 17

    Fasten the Sub-Board Screw

    1 min

    Reinstall the single Phillips #000 screw to secure the new sub-board to the frame.

18. 18

    Reconnect Antenna Cables

    2 min

    Align and gently snap the black and white coaxial antenna connectors back into their sockets on the new sub-board.

19. 19

    Reconnect Main and Display Flex Cables

    2 min

    Press the main interconnect and display flex cable connectors onto the sub-board until they click securely into place.

20. 20

    Reinstall Loudspeaker Assembly

    2 min

    Set the loudspeaker housing over the bottom assembly and press down gently until it clips into place.

21. 21

    Secure the Loudspeaker Screws

    3 min

    Thread and tighten the seven Phillips #000 screws back into the loudspeaker housing.

22. 22

    Apply Back Cover Adhesive

    3 min

    Clean remaining glue with isopropyl alcohol, then apply new pre-cut adhesive strips along the perimeter of the frame.

23. 23

    Reattach the Rear Cover

    2 min

    Align the rear cover with the phone body and press down firmly around all edges to seal the adhesive.

24. 24

    Reinsert the SIM Tray

    1 min

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