Step-by-step

1. 1

   Eject SIM Card Tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole at the top edge of the phone. Pull out and remove the combined SIM and microSD card tray.

2. 2

   Heat Rear Glass Panel

   3 min

   Apply heat around the edges of the back glass panel with a heat gun for 2 to 3 minutes to soften the underlying adhesive.

3. 3

   Attach Suction Cup

   2 min

   Place a suction cup on the lower third of the rear glass and gently pull upward to create a small gap along the edge.

4. 4

   Slice Back Glass Adhesive

   5 min

   Insert a thin plastic opening pick into the gap and slide it along the perimeter to cut through the adhesive seal.

5. 5

   Remove Rear Glass Panel

   2 min

   Gently lift the back glass off the device frame once all adhesive perimeter cuts are complete.

6. 6

   Unscrew Midframe Screws

   4 min

   Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 12 screws securing the top antenna cover, wireless coil, and speaker module.

7. 7

   Remove Top Antenna Bracket

   2 min

   Insert a spudger under the plastic top antenna cover and pry it upward to detach it from the chassis.

8. 8

   Remove Wireless Charging Coil

   2 min

   Peel the wireless charging pad away from the battery and chassis, then remove it completely.

9. 9

   Remove Loudspeaker Module

   2 min

   Pry up the lower loudspeaker assembly from the bottom edge of the frame using a plastic opening tool.

10. 10

    Disconnect Battery Flex Cable

    1 min

    Pry the battery connector straight up from its motherboard socket using the flat end of a spudger.

11. 11

    Disconnect Display and Sensor Cables

    3 min

    Disconnect the display cable, front camera flex, and earpiece speaker connectors from the top section of the motherboard.

12. 12

    Disconnect Daughterboard Ribbon Connectors

    2 min

    Pry up the daughterboard flex cables connecting the lower charging assembly to the bottom of the motherboard.

13. 13

    Remove Motherboard

    3 min

    Carefully tilt the top of the motherboard up and lift it out of the phone frame.

14. 14

    Apply Flux to Port Pins

    2 min

    Apply a small drop of liquid solder flux across the micro-USB port anchor legs and pin connections.

15. 15

    Desolder Mounting Anchor Legs

    5 min

    Heat each of the four anchor legs with a soldering iron while gently lifting the port using tweezers.

16. 16

    Desolder Port Contact Pins

    4 min

    Gently glide the soldering iron tip across the rear data and power pins to release the solder bond.

17. 17

    Remove Defective Charging Port

    1 min

    Lift the old micro-USB port off the daughterboard using tweezers once all solder joints are fully melted.

18. 18

    Clean Solder Pads

    4 min

    Place desoldering braid over the contact pads and heat with the iron to remove old solder. Wipe clean with isopropyl alcohol.

19. 19

    Position New Micro-USB Port

    3 min

    Align the replacement micro-USB port anchor legs and pins precisely over the prepared solder pads.

20. 20

    Solder New Charging Port

    8 min

    Solder the structural anchor legs first, then carefully solder each individual data and power pin.

21. 21

    Reinstall Motherboard

    3 min

    Position the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring no flex cables are trapped beneath it.

22. 22

    Reconnect Motherboard Connectors

    4 min

    Press down firmly on the display, camera, sensor, daughterboard, and battery flex connectors to reattach them.

23. 23

    Reinstall Internal Midframe Components

    5 min

    Set the loudspeaker, wireless charging pad, and upper antenna bracket back into position and secure the 12 Phillips screws.

24. 24

    Seal Rear Glass

    4 min

    Apply new pre-cut adhesive strips along the frame perimeter, align the back glass, and press firmly along the edges to seal.