ZTE Maven 2 Motherboard Replacement

Pry off the back cover by inserting an opening tool into the small space on the bottom left between the phone's cover and body.

Work your way around the phone with an opening pick to loosen the rest of the back cover.

Remove the cover.

Push in and then up on the bottom of the battery to free it from its compartment.

Pull the battery out.

Using your fingers or blunt tweezers, carefully pull the memory card out of the slot.

Remove the twelve 3 mm screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Wedge the opening tool between the front and side panel to create a gap.

Slide the opening pick around the device to detach the midframe.

Peel the sticker off the battery compartment, as some of the motherboard components are hidden under it.

Remove the six 3 mm screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Using a pair of blunt tweezers, carefully remove the black wire that's attached to the gold plates on the left side of the device.

Using the opening tool, carefully detach the ribbon cables connected to the motherboard.

Work the opening pick around the edges of the motherboard to loosen it up.

The motherboard is glued down with adhesive. Pushing firmly with the pick will help to loosen the components and remove them.

Pull the motherboard out of the device.