Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
13
Time Required
45 minutes
Sections
1
- Charging port
- 13 steps
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What you need
Step 1
Finding the seam to remove.
- Charging port replacement
Charging port replacement
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Step 2
Teardown - Remove sim tray
- Use a heat gun or hair dryer to soften the adhesive on the rear cover
Use a heat gun or hair dryer to soften the adhesive on the rear cover
Step 3
- Start at the camera and go around the edge with an Opening Pick. Pry the last bit around the camera.
Start at the camera and go around the edge with an Opening Pick. Pry the last bit around the camera.
Step 4
Opening cover
- Open case from the on button side face down. You will need a T4 bit driver.
Open case from the on button side face down. You will need a T4 bit driver.
Step 5
Remove screws for vent
- Remove 6 T4 screws. Remove mini fan vent.
Remove 6 T4 screws. Remove mini fan vent.
Step 6
Remove charging wires
- Pry off the black and white wires with a pry tool. Remove Philips screw.
Pry off the black and white wires with a pry tool. Remove Philips screw.
Step 7
Remove charge port
- Remove and replace the charge port with new one.
Remove and replace the charge port with new one.
Step 8
Assembly
- Install items in reverse order
Install items in reverse order
Step 9
Remove old gasket material
- Clean all the gasket off.
- There is only room for one layer, for a smooth cover fit.
Clean all the gasket off.
There is only room for one layer, for a smooth cover fit.
Step 10
Remove finger print reader cable
- Remove finger print reader cable to install new cover gasket. surface must be clean so the cover sits tight with no gaps.
Remove finger print reader cable to install new cover gasket. surface must be clean so the cover sits tight with no gaps.
Step 11
Install gasket
- Make sure the gasket is firmly in place.
Make sure the gasket is firmly in place.
Step 12
Replace FPR cable
- Install FPR cable.
- Install the keep.
- Put tape on the cover to align the edges.
Install FPR cable.
Install the keep.
Put tape on the cover to align the edges.
Step 13
Finish installing cover
- Tape helps align cover for a smooth install.
- Press the cover on to seal.
Tape helps align cover for a smooth install.
Press the cover on to seal.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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