Introduction
This guide will give detailed instructions on how to replace the board that holds the charging and headphone ports. It is most helpful if your device has experienced trauma, damaging this board. Additionally, it may be helpful if both your charging and headphone ports are malfunctioning.
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Remove the SIM card and the SIM card tray.
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Use an iOpener or heat gun to warm the adhesive that secures the back cover.
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Insert an opening pick in the seam between the back cover and chassis while the adhesive is warm.
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Slide the pick around the entire perimeter.
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Remove the back cover.
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Remove all thirteen 3.6 mm Phillips screws that secure the midframe.
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Use an opening pick to pry up and lift out the midframe.
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Use an opening tool to gently pry up the press connectors on both ends of the two ribbon cables.
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Use an opening tool to gently pry up the press connectors on both ends of the two ribbon cables.
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Disconnect the red antenna cable from the I/O board.
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Use an opening pick to pry up and remove the I/O board.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
It should be noted here to be careful of the rear fingerprint press connector when removing the back cover.
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