Step-by-step

1. 1

   Eject SIM tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject pin into the hole on the left edge of the phone to pop out the tray. Remove the SIM tray completely from the device.

2. 2

   Heat rear panel

   2 min

   Apply heat to the edges of the plastic back cover for 2 minutes to soften internal adhesive. Keep heat source moving to avoid warping plastic.

3. 3

   Attach suction cup

   1 min

   Press a suction cup onto the lower third of the back cover near the bottom edge. Pull up firmly to create a small seam between back cover and frame.

4. 4

   Slice bottom edge adhesive

   2 min

   Insert a plastic opening pick into the gap created at the bottom edge. Slide the pick left and right to sever the adhesive bond.

5. 5

   Unclip side edges

   3 min

   Slide the plastic pick around the left and right edges to release the internal plastic clips securing the cover.

6. 6

   Pivot rear cover open

   1 min

   Gently lift the left side of the back cover open like a book. Do not pull it away completely yet, as the fingerprint flex cable remains attached.

7. 7

   Unscrew motherboard cover

   3 min

   Remove the Phillips #00 screws securing the plastic motherboard bracket to the upper frame.

8. 8

   Remove motherboard cover

   1 min

   Use a spudger to pry up the edges of the plastic motherboard shield. Lift it off the phone and set it aside.

9. 9

   Disconnect fingerprint sensor flex

   1 min

   Pry the fingerprint sensor connector straight up from its motherboard socket using a plastic spudger. Separate the back cover completely.

10. 10

    Disconnect battery flex cable

    1 min

    Use the edge of a plastic spudger to pop the battery connector straight off the motherboard socket.

11. 11

    Unscrew lower speaker module

    2 min

    Remove the Phillips #00 screws securing the loudspeaker module at the bottom of the phone.

12. 12

    Remove loudspeaker module

    1 min

    Pry up and lift out the loudspeaker module to clear the lower edge of the battery compartment.

13. 13

    Unstick battery pull tab

    1 min

    Peel back the clear protective film overlaying the battery and locate the green adhesive pull tab.

14. 14

    Pull battery adhesive tab

    3 min

    Grip the green pull tab firmly and pull straight up with steady force to release the battery from the housing frame.

15. 15

    Remove old battery

    2 min

    Apply a few drops of isopropyl alcohol underneath if stubborn, then lift the battery out of the frame.

16. 16

    Clean battery well

    2 min

    Wipe away leftover adhesive residue inside the frame well using a lint-free cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol.

17. 17

    Apply fresh adhesive strips

    2 min

    Place new double-sided battery adhesive strips flat into the battery compartment recess.

18. 18

    Install replacement battery

    2 min

    Align the replacement battery in the well and press down firmly for 10 seconds to secure it.

19. 19

    Reconnect battery flex cable

    1 min

    Align the battery press connector over its socket and press down firmly until it clicks into place.

20. 20

    Reinstall loudspeaker module

    2 min

    Place the loudspeaker module back into the lower frame and tighten the Phillips screws.

21. 21

    Reconnect fingerprint sensor flex

    1 min

    Hold the back cover near the frame and press the fingerprint sensor flex connector onto the motherboard.

22. 22

    Reinstall motherboard cover

    2 min

    Position the plastic motherboard shield over the top assembly and secure it with the remaining Phillips screws.

23. 23

    Snap back cover closed

    2 min

    Align the rear cover with the phone frame and press firmly along all edges until clips snap securely shut.