Introduction
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Tools
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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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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.
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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.
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Then, out pops the battery.
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Unscrew the 4 phillips screws holding the shield covering 6 of the 8 connectors.
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Make sure to keep track of which screws are which, they very by tenths of a millimeter.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.