Introduction

How to access and replace the motherboard. Be careful when taking off the back cover and make sure to carefully unplug all wires.

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    • Turn the device screen side down.

    • Carefully remove the back piece with the iFixit opening tool.

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    • Remove the yellow tape covering the motherboard gently with your fingers.

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    • Pull the camera plug upward and away from the motherboard with your fingers.

    • Gently pull the camera from the device. The camera is held by tension.

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    • Carefully remove silver tape with your fingers.

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    • Remove speakers gently using your fingers, they pop out easily.

    • Disconnect cords attached to the speaker from white pod.

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    • Disconnect the press-fit black and red curly wire from where it connects on the motherboard.

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    • Gently remove the battery's three ZIF connectors from the motherboard. Use your fingers.

    • Be careful not to puncture the battery.

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    • Disconnect the battery's bundled cable connector from the motherboard with fingers.

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    • Remove the four black 3.32mm screws on the corners of the motherboard using the Phillips #000 screwdriver. The motherboard should come out easily.

Conclusion

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

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