Step-by-step

1. 1

   Eject the SIM Card Tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool into the small hole next to the card slot on the left edge. Press firmly to eject the tray and pull it out completely.

2. 2

   Unclip the SIM Tray Seam

   2 min

   Insert a plastic opening pick into the seam between the display assembly and the rear plastic frame near the SIM slot.

3. 3

   Slice the Bottom Clips

   2 min

   Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge to release the plastic internal retaining clips.

4. 4

   Release the Side Clips

   3 min

   Continue sliding the pick up the left and right sides of the device to pop loose the remaining chassis clips.

5. 5

   Separate the Rear Cover

   2 min

   Gently lift the back cover away from the main frame. Be cautious around the power button assembly on the right side.

6. 6

   Unscrew the Speaker Enclosure

   3 min

   Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the lower loudspeaker housing.

7. 7

   Pry Up the Loudspeaker

   2 min

   Insert the flat end of a spudger under the notch of the loudspeaker module and lift it out of the frame.

8. 8

   Disconnect the Battery Cable

   1 min

   Use a plastic spudger to pop the battery press connector off the motherboard to prevent accidental shorts.

9. 9

   Disconnect the Interconnect Cable

   2 min

   Pry straight up on the main interconnect ribbon cable press connector on the lower daughterboard.

10. 10

    Disconnect the White Antenna Cable

    2 min

    Use precision tweezers to pry up the white coaxial antenna cable connector from its socket on the sub-board.

11. 11

    Disconnect the Black Antenna Cable

    2 min

    Unclip the black coaxial cable connector from the right side of the daughterboard.

12. 12

    Remove the Sub-Board Screw

    1 min

    Remove the single Phillips #00 screw securing the daughterboard to the lower chassis.

13. 13

    Pry Out the Old Sub-Board

    2 min

    Insert a spudger beneath the bottom edge of the daughterboard and carefully pry it out of its recess.

14. 14

    Position the Replacement Sub-Board

    2 min

    Set the new charging port daughterboard into the bottom frame alignment posts.

15. 15

    Secure the Daughterboard Screw

    1 min

    Reinstall the single Phillips #00 screw to lock the new sub-board in place.

16. 16

    Reconnect the Antenna Cables

    3 min

    Align and press down on the white and black coaxial cable heads until they snap onto the sub-board sockets.

17. 17

    Reconnect the Main Flex Cable

    2 min

    Align the main interconnect ribbon connector over the sub-board port and press down firmly to connect it.

18. 18

    Reconnect the Battery Cable

    1 min

    Snap the main battery connector back into place on the motherboard.

19. 19

    Reinstall the Loudspeaker Module

    2 min

    Place the loudspeaker cover back over the daughterboard area and press it down flush into the frame.

20. 20

    Fasten the Loudspeaker Screws

    3 min

    Tighten the Phillips #00 screws back into the loudspeaker housing.

21. 21

    Snap the Rear Cover Closed

    3 min

    Align the back panel onto the chassis and press firmly along all edges until all plastic clips snap tight.

22. 22

    Reinsert the SIM Card Tray

    1 min

    Push the SIM tray back into the left side of the phone until it sits flush.