Introduction

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    • Using a 5-point pentalobe screwdriver, unscrew the 2 pentalobe on the bottom of the phone near the dock connector.

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    • Push the back glass towards the top of the phone.

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    • Using a #000 Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the 2 very small Phillips screws.

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    • Using a plastic opener tool, pry up the battery connector shield. Be careful not to lose the smaller antenna connector shield under the top connector sheild.

    • Using a plastic opener tool, pry up the battery connector.

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    • Pull upwards on the plastic tab. If it's the first time, you may have to use the plastic pry tool on the outside (right) edge of the battery to loosen battery first.

    • Then, out pops the battery.

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    • Unscrew the 4 phillips screws holding the shield covering 6 of the 8 connectors.

    • Make sure to keep track of which screws are which, they very by tenths of a millimeter.

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    • Using a plastic opening tool, pry the back camera connector from the logic board.

    • Be careful not to lose the small square peice of plastic covering the bottom of the camera, it comes off very easily.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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