Introduction
Use this guide to replace the motherboard.
Tools
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Using a plastic opening tool, pry the divot to the left of the camera to take off the rear case.
 
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Place your fingernail or a prying tool at the bottom of the battery and pry it out of the case.
 
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By using your finger or a plastic opening tool, push the SIM card further into its container until a click is heard.
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Once the click is heard grab the SIM card and slide it out of the container.
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Remove the SIM card completely.
 
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Use a plastic opening tool, or your fingernail to to take off the rear case by prying the divot to the left of the camera.
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Lift the rear case by the corner nearest the divot and remove it from the phone.
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Using an opening tool, take off the cover for the digitizer connector.
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detach the connector with a tweezer or a plastic spudger.
 
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Place small suction cup on the center of screen and press firmly.
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Hold the back of the phone and pull on the suction cup gently until the screen begins to bend.
 
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Insert the small metal spudger into an opening on the phone and pry off the screen.
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Make sure the screen is completely detached from the motherboard before removing it.
 
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Using a metal spudger, gently pry the button frame off the motherboard.
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Do the same for the motherboard.
 
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Using a Philips PH000 screwdriver, remove the black screw.
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Use the metal spudger to pry open the motherboard cover.
 
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.