Einleitung
The volume control button is a simple plastic button that increases or decreases the volume. This button is attached to the frame of the phone and activates the volume controlling circuitry on the motherboard when pressed.
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To remove the rear cover, locate the tab indicated by the red outline.
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Using your fingernail, gently pry the rear cover.
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The battery can be removed from the phone by applying an upwards pressure to the bottom right edge of the battery, as indicated by the red rectangle.
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After the battery starts to lift upwards, use your hand to hold and remove it.
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The SIM card is the small white rectangle located in the red rectangle.
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To remove the SIM card, press down on the card and slide it to the left, until it no longer is in contact with the metal.
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The media card is found inside the area indicated with the red rectangle. The card itself is small and black making it hard to easily see.
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After locating the card, gently use your fingers to slide the card to the right, until the card is no longer in contact with the metal.
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The inner plate is held on by six screws that are 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm).
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Remove the screws with a Philips head precision screwdriver.
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Place all screws someplace that they will not easily be lost, such as a magnetic mat or a plastic bag.
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After the screws have been removed, the only thing holding the inner plate in is several plastic tabs built into the frame of the phone.
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Firmly pinch the edge, as shown in the picture, and pull the plate away from the frame.
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If you cannot get a grip on the inner plate, consider using the spudger to pry and lift the plate out.
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To remove the motherboard, first undo the three tabs, indicated by the red outlines, using either a small flat-head screwdriver or your thumbnail.
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In addition to the three at the top of the motherboard, there is a fourth tab at the bottom of the phone that will need to be opened as well.
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After all the tabs are unplugged, carefully apply pressure to the edges of the motherboard and lift upwards.
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If the motherboard does not lift up, you may need to wiggle it left and right to free the corners from the areas where the case screws were placed.
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After the tab has been lifted press the volume control button inwards until it is free of the frame.
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A pair of tweezers could be used to help aid in removing the volume control button from the frame.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
