Introduction

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    • Using a heat gun, heat the device to 174°F (78°C). Make sure to heat the back side too

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    • Apply isopropyl alcohol to the edges of the plastic card.

    • Slowly slide the plastic card around all around the device. Make sure to slide through all of the adhesives while applying small amounts of pressure to pry the glass off.

    • Do not insert the card all the way in. Take precaution while slicing the adhesive as to not damage any ribbon cables that might get caught.

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    • Unscrew the 6 screws holding down the wireless charging bracket.

    • Carefully remove the bracket without tearing the wireless charging pad coils.

    • Next, disconnect the wireless charger.

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    • Disconnect the battery and all of the highlighted flex cables.

    • Remove the 7 screws holding down the plate containing the loudspeaker.

    • Remove the plate.

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    • Remove the SIM card tray using a SIM-eject tool or paperclip.

    • Make sure that the SIM card is not loose inside the phone and is securely in the tray.

    • Remove the 3 screws holding down the charging port and remove it.

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    • Pry up the edge (mine was the left side) with the iSesimo. Fill the battery socket with alcohol, and slowly pry the battery, being careful not to exercise too much force. With the help of the alcohol, the battery should come out relatively easy.

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    • Remove the 3 screws and then the 2-5G antennas.

    • Apply a small amount of heat using the heat gun, and remove the buttons.

Conclusion

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

Noah Earley

Member since: 22/04/22

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3 comments

This guide says it's for the screen but it only explains how to remove the back glass?

Michael Cain -

Hi, This guide talks about heating, breaking glue seal to get back off then alcohol to release battery. No mention of correct replacement for glue failure. Step3 picture identifies screws correctly other steps call for screw removal without good id.

David Nairn -

هل يوجد بقية

salahdubibi -