ZTE ZMAX Z970 Screen Replacement

Written By: Ismail Jhaveri
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ZTE ZMAX Z970 Screen Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

8

Time Required

30 seconds - 1 minute

Introduction

How to remove the screen for the ZTE ZMAX Z970. Removing the screen is easiest with an iOpener which requires a microwave.

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    • Insert a fine point tool into the hole on the top left side of the phone to remove the SIM and SD card trays.

    • Pull out the trays.

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    • Insert a plastic opening tool into the groove between the phone’s back cover and casing.

    • Move the plastic opening tool along the edges of the phone to unclip the two pieces.

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    • Remove the ten 1.2mm screws with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the mid frame with the plastic opening tool.

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    • Disconnect the battery from the motherboard.

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    • Wedge a spudger underneath the battery and gently pry upwards to remove the battery.

    • Once free from the glue, remove from device.

    • The glue holding down the battery is strong so work slow and cautiously to avoid starting a fire.

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    • Heat up the iOpener for 30 seconds and place on top of the phone for 2 minutes.

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    • Wedge the opening picks into all the corners of the phone and lift until the screen comes off.

Conclusion

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

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