Kyocera Event Motherboard Replacement

Locate the small notch on the bottom right side of the phone.

To remove the cover, hook your thumb or fingernail into the slot. Then, gently lift the cover up and off.

Locate the small notch below the battery. You may see a white plastic notch sticking out of this space; if so, grasp that tab to pull the battery out of its compartment. If you do not see a white plastic tab, then place your fingernail in the notch and pull upward to release the battery from its compartment.

Remove seven of the 4.9mm tri-head screws. Keep them in a secure location.

Pry the back assembly away from the body on all four sides of the phone.

Start prying at the top and work around.

Remove the buttons for the volume and power-this will allow for easier disassembly.

Locate the black L-shaped cover at the top center of the phone.

Remove the piece, including the attached ribbon, and set it aside.

Use a spudger to carefully disconnect the black cable.

Use the spudger to carefully disconnect the brown cable.

Locate the hook at the bottom of the phone. Use the spudger unlatch the hook connecting the motherboard to the front assembly of the phone.

Using your fingers, gently grab the motherboard and pull.

Prior to removing the motherboard, remove the speaker from the top of the device.

Using fingers, remove the motherboard from its casing.