HTC Ozone Motherboard Replacement

Written By: Marco Jokada
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HTC Ozone Motherboard Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

8

Time Required

3 - 5 minutes

Introduction

The motherboard is the main internal component which integrates all the other internal components (i.e. led display, processor, keyboard, etc.)

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    • Flip the phone over to have the rear cover facing up.

    • The camera lens should be towards the top of the phone.

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    • Slide the cover up, towards the top of phone, to unlock the battery cover.

    • Lift the cover off phone and remove it.

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    • Use your finger to push the top of the battery downwards and lift the battery out of the phone.

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    • Remove the six Torx #5 screws that are securing the rear frame.

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    • Pry the frame open, releasing the eight plastic tabs around the edge of the frame, using the plastic opening tool.

    • A plastic card can be used instead of the plastic opening tool.

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    • Remove the single Phillips #0 screw that is securing the motherboard to the front case of the phone.

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    • Pry the motherboard away from the front of the plastic case using a plastic opening tool.

    • Be careful not to break the ribbon cable when prying away the motherboard.

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    • Remove the plastic cover from the LCD display and the motherboard.

    • The Motherboard and the LCD are still attached together.

Conclusion

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

Author

Marco Jokada

Member since: 29/04/11

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One comment

Where can I buy/find/get this motherboard? I have been looking for one for over a year now, thanks

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