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Introduction

Accessing this part of the phone will allow you to clean or replace any parts that are dirty or damaged.

What you need

Step 1

              Battery
  • Remove the back cover by sliding it off.

Remove the back cover by sliding it off.

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Step 2

  • Pull the battery out using your finger.

Pull the battery out using your finger.

Step 3

  • The battery can now be replaced.
  • The battery is a 780 mAh rechargeable Lithium Ion battery.

The battery can now be replaced.

The battery is a 780 mAh rechargeable Lithium Ion battery.

Step 4

              LCD Screen
  • Remove the four 6 mm screws from beneath the battery using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Remove the four 6 mm screws from beneath the battery using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Step 5

  • Remove the microphone cover using the iFixit opening tool.

Remove the microphone cover using the iFixit opening tool.

Step 6

  • Remove the two 6 mm screws from the front of the phone beneath the microphone cover using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Remove the two 6 mm screws from the front of the phone beneath the microphone cover using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Step 7

  • Remove the black plastic piece on the side.
  • This will allow for easier access while prying the motherboard.

Remove the black plastic piece on the side.

This will allow for easier access while prying the motherboard.

Step 8

  • Use the iFixit opening tool to loosen the motherboard from the phone.

Use the iFixit opening tool to loosen the motherboard from the phone.

Step 9

  • Lift the motherboard out with your fingers.
  • Pull slowly. This will require some force.

Lift the motherboard out with your fingers.

Pull slowly. This will require some force.

Step 10

  • Remove the two cable connectors using the iFixit opening tool.
  • Mark the orientation and port of each cable before detaching them. The connectors are symmetrical, so this is essential for reassembly.

Remove the two cable connectors using the iFixit opening tool.

Mark the orientation and port of each cable before detaching them. The connectors are symmetrical, so this is essential for reassembly.

Step 11

  • On the rotational assembly remove the following screws:
  • Four 3 mm screws
  • Two 2.3 mm screws
  • Lift the rotational assembly off of the phone to allow access to the other half of the device.

On the rotational assembly remove the following screws:

Four 3 mm screws

Two 2.3 mm screws

Lift the rotational assembly off of the phone to allow access to the other half of the device.

Step 12

  • Detach the cable connectors on the other end of the cables using a plastic opening tool.
  • Record the orientation and location of each connector for reassembly.

Detach the cable connectors on the other end of the cables using a plastic opening tool.

Record the orientation and location of each connector for reassembly.

Step 13

  • Remove the plastic cover on the back of the phone using an iFixit opening tool.
  • Remove the four 6 mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Remove the plastic cover on the back of the phone using an iFixit opening tool.

Remove the four 6 mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Step 14

  • Pry the screen assembly from the main case using the iFixit opening tool.

Pry the screen assembly from the main case using the iFixit opening tool.

Step 15

  • With the face plate and LCD screen exposed, replace the existing LCD screen with a new LCD screen.
  • Be sure to test and make sure the detachable connections are arranged correctly.

With the face plate and LCD screen exposed, replace the existing LCD screen with a new LCD screen.

Be sure to test and make sure the detachable connections are arranged correctly.

Step 16

              Main Interface Buttons
  • Remove the button and pad assembly as shown.
  • If desired, these items can now be cleaned or replaced.

Remove the button and pad assembly as shown.

If desired, these items can now be cleaned or replaced.

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

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