BLU Studio 5.0 II Motherboard Replacement

Locate the small opening on the bottom corner of the back case.

Use your finger to open the back case by slowly pulling it on the open slot.

Once the case is lifted on the corner, slide your finger along the edge of the phone to remove the rest of the case.

Locate the opening slot at the bottom of the battery.

Use your finger to lift the battery and remove it from the case.

Locate the four 3mm screws on each side of the back panel.

Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the eight screws.

Carefully use a spudger to start opening the back case by inserting it between the black and blue lines on the side of the phone.

With the help of your fingers, continue to remove the back case by sliding it through the opening.

Locate the following adhesive buttons on the right and left side of the motherboard. These are the volume and power buttons.

Use a spudger to carefully separate them from the circuit board.

Locate these two ZIF connectors on the top and left side of the motherboard.

Use a spudger to flip up and unlock the black tab on the connector.

Use tweezers to pull the ribbon cables out of their connectors.

Locate the indicated connector on the top side of the motherboard.

Use a pair of tweezers to gently lift the connector from the circuit board.

Remove the three 3mm screws on the motherboard using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Use a spudger or tweezers to carefully lift and remove the motherboard.