HTC Desire V Vibration Motor Replacement

Written By: William McCusker
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HTC Desire V Vibration Motor Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

15 - 20 minutes

Introduction

This guide will outline how to remove and replace the vibration motor of the HTC Desire V smartphone.

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    • Gently pry back cover away from phone.

    • If you are having difficulty you may need to use a Spudger or plastic opener.

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    • Lever the battery out from the bottom end first.

    • Do not bend or puncture the battery.

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    • Use a Torx T5 screwdriver to unscrew and remove five 3.0 mm screws from the rear frame.

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    • Use an opening tool or a spudger to gently remove the rear frame.

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    • Unplug the vibration motor shown from the white plug on the motherboard.

    • You will probably need tweezers to do this.

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    • Gently remove the motor from its housing in the phone’s chassis.

    • The easiest way to do this is to lever the motor out by its rotating end using the tweezers.

Conclusion

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

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