ZTE ZMax Pro (Z981) Demontage

Geschrieben von: Brennan Murphy
  • Kommentare: 82
ZTE ZMax Pro (Z981) Demontage

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Mittel

Schritte

14

Zeitaufwand

30 - 45 Minuten

Einleitung

Das ist eine allgemeine Demontage, sie dient hauptsächlich dazu, das LCD/ den Bildschirm zu wechseln. Das ist meine erste Anleitung auf iFixit, also bitte seid nett zu mir.:) Wenn du nach einem LCD suchst, den haben wir in unserem Shop zum Verkauf, mit einer schnellen Lieferung aus Kalifornien.

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    • Fange an einer Ecke der Rückabdeckung mit dem Hebeln an.

    • Fahre seitlich nach unten fort.

    • Hebe die Rückabdeckung ab.

    I lost my sim card on the inside of the phone how do I get it out

    peggy shawback -

    You should mention that the best way to separate the panel it's starting with removing the SIM card slot.

    Marc Ferguson -

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    • Entferne das Kapton Klebeband über der Abdeckung des Fingerabdruckscanners.

    • Schraube die beiden Schrauben auf der Abdeckung des Flexkabels des Fingerabdruckscanners ab.

    • Beim Lösen der oberen Schraube erlischt die Garantie!

    • Trenne das Flexkabel des Fingerabdrucksensors ab und lege die Rückabdeckung zur Seite.

    How do I pull up the scanner from the back of the casing

    peggy shawback -

    Between step s 2 and 3 you have to remove 15 Phillips screws on the mid-frame assembly before the LCD and digitizer will come out.

    Jason McDonald - March 22 ( please follow his directions as seen below)

    Brotherandsister Perkins -

    What if you tear the strip will phone work without it

    tinalight11 -

    If you break flex cable will phone work without it

    tinalight11 -

    If you break the fingerprint sensor cable there’s a chance that the phone will continue working, but the fingerprint sensor will not work.

    Adam O'Camb -

    • Entferne die 15 Kreuzschlitzschrauben #00, die den Mittelrahmen am Handy befestigen.

    This is easier if you disconnect the fingerprint sensor first. Switch steps 2 and 3.

    Paul McManigal -

    in addition to the above, you will have to remove the tape over one of the 15 screws.

    Shawn Bailey -

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    • Setze vorsichtig ein Hebelwerkzeug auf der Seite des Telefons zwischen LCD und Rahmen ein.

    • Fahre mit dem Werkzeug weiter am Telefon entlang und um die Ecken herum, bis Rahmen und LCD-Einheit getrennt sind.

    Right and how often do you change the battery

    Mark Harris -

    Do you have to do this step (separate frame from LCD) if you're just changing battery? Can I remove battery after the previous step?

    jerryc1010 -

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    • Entferne das Kaptonband über dem Akkustecker

    • Trenne den Akku ab.

    • Trenne dieses andere Flexkabel über dem Motherboard ab, wo immer es auch hinführen mag.

    The wide connector next to the battery connector is the extension cable to the replacable charge port assembly at the bottom.

    Nate Evans -

    Lol...nice...the expertise is obvious

    Aerial L -

    DO NOT REMOVE BATTERY.

    simply disconnect…

    Carlos Dorado -

    If you want to replace the digitizer, then you need to remove the battery to get the ribbon cable out.

    Paul McManigal -

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    • Trenne dieses Kabel ab.

    • Dann dieses hier.

    • Und dann auch noch das Kamerakabel.

    The camera may pop out just place this to the side

    Aerial L -

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    • Trenne das Antennenkabel ab.

    • Löse die Schraube des Motherboards.

    • Trenne das LCD Flexkabel ab.

    will it power on if the antenna is bad?

    Anthony Goss -

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    • Hebe das Mainboard heraus.

    • Das ist recht leicht.

    • Und jetzt kommt der spaßige Teil ...

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    • Erwärme den Akku.

    • Das Erhitzen eines Akkus ist gefährlich und kann dazu führen, dass der Akku explodiert oder sich aufbläht. Sei also vorsichtig.

    • Finde ein geeignetes Werkzeug, um den Akku herauszuheben.

    • Achte darauf, dass das Werkzeug deiner Wahl hitzebeständig ist.

    The plastic cards ( Kunststoffkarten ) would be the perfect tool to assist you in prying out the battery.

    Nate Evans -

    I find it easier to use the heat on the glass/LCD side rather than directly on the battery itself. Less likely to have a problem with the battery exploding as the author mentioned.

    Shawn Bailey -

    I think it would be wise to say what temperature to heat the battery.

    Ricardo Loubens Antoine -

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    • Wenn du das geeignete Werkzeug gefunden hast, dann hebele damit an jeder Seite des Akkus hoch.

    • Wenn du ein Metalllineal benutzt, dann muss es eines in Pink sein. Andere Farben, wie Blau oder Grün sind für diesen Job einfach nicht geeignet.

    • Achte darauf, dass du keine der vorher gelösten Flexkabel unter dem Akku beschädigst.

    • Biege zum Schluss den Akku wieder flach, so dass er in deinen Fotos keinen schlechten Eindruck macht.

    How often do you change the battery

    Mark Harris -

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    • Löse den Klebestreifen ab, welcher die Ladeplatine befestigt. (rot markiert)

    • Heble die Platine mit der Ladebuchse/Antenne hoch.

    • Entferne sie vom Rahmen und lege sie zur Seite.

    Don't forget to disconnect the connector first

    Aerial L -

    AND there is black adhesive tape attached at the top of the board and some under...some light heat may help with the adhesive under so as to not bend the board

    Aerial L -

    what are u useing to take off the back of the phone

    Jaylon Mccoy -

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    • Hebe das Flexkabel des Touchscreens vom Rahmen weg.

    • Löse dieses Flexkabel mit einer Pinzette von den Klebestellen am Rahmen ab.

    • Löse das Flexkabel zum LCD ab.

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    • Schiebe etwas zwischen Bildschirm und Rahmen.

    • Sei beim Einschieben sehr vorsichtig.

    • Löse die LCD Einheit vom Rahmen, beginne dabei unten.

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    • Schiebe das Kabel des Touchscreens durch den Rahmen.

    • Entferne die LCD Einheit vom Rahmen.

    Is the glass glued to the LCD?

    peter bouchard -

    Yes it is glued together.

    Brennan Murphy -

    So is it even possible to actually just replace the digitizer? Because it seems like in getting it out I took the lcd with it?? is that "always" the case???

    Dave K -

    Im ficing my phone now what kind of glue

    candylady35206 -

    Ya, I lost out but I should've bought the lcd, digitizer AND frame COMBO since I'm a novice at this. It was recommended this way. Now I have to worry about uv foca glue : (

    I wish I was warned that I should've bought the lcd and glass as a combo unless I have a $10,000 machine. :(

    Everyone make sure u buy the lcd + digitizer glass 2 in 1 already laminated or even 3 in 1 frame, lcd, digitizer glass

    THANK YOU

    N.1234 -

    What is the best screen with frame to buy and where to purchase and r they all 1080p and how much .for zte zmax pro from metro

    Marian butler -

    I just bought one for 30 sum dollars. I might try to install it myself but I don’t have a heat gun.

    stephen powell -

    A hair dryer will work in place of heat gun

    454bholmes -

    Keys to successful digitizer/lcd/glass replacement:

    1. Purchase a quality glass/digitizer//frame assembly.

    2. Avoid using metal objects as pry tools.

    3. Read through instructions or watch videos from at least 3 sources before starting.

    4. Take pictures as you proceed through disassembly. This will greatly aid in reassembly.

    5. Go slow, it takes longer to be better.

    6. Use a good magnifier and take short breaks to avoid eyestrain.

    454bholmes -

    does the fingerprint flex cable have anything to do with whether or not the touch screen works? plug on fingerprint cable broke off when changing battery, but now screen wont unlock…

    denise -

Abschluss

Um das Gerät wieder zusammenzubauen, folge der Anleitung in umgekehrter Reihenfolge..

Tinte & Feder

Brennan Murphy

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48 Kommentare

Does the digitizer snap in? Or will I need adhesive to install my new digitizer?? Other phones that I have replaced the digitizer I needed adhesive, but I know some just snap in. I'm hoping this is one of those that just snap in.

thestoryofrecovery -

With this phone, you would need new adhesive. I would recommend using the 2mm Tessa 61395 tape ( Tesa 61395 doppelseitiges Klebeband )

Nate Evans -

So is it even possible to actually just replace the digitizer? Because it seems like in getting it out I took the lcd with it?? is that "always" the case???

Dave K -

The digitizer may be built into the LCD panel it self, it's not uncommon. If that's the case, no, it would not be possible to replace just the digitizer. And the cost to difficulty ratio would be rather low

Nate Evans -

Is it possible to replace just the lcd glass (front piece) and not the lcd digitizer, or are they glued together? Some places sell just the glass and that's all that's broken on my phone.

Patrick -

The LCD assembly consists of three layers(typically); Glass lens, digitizer and the LCD panel. That being said, yes, it is possible however impractical. As Danny said it's much easier to replace the entire assembly, even if it cost a few tens of dollars more. I always recommend replacing the entire assembly whenever possible.

Nate Evans -

I've been fixing phones for 5 years now and it is so much harder to replace just glass when u can get the glass and digitizers for really cheap now the only ones that r expensive r the newer iPhones the process to remove just glass involves heating the glass that is already broken so now ur heating pulling out a piece and reheating it's not a fun process at all and if u do manage to get it off without breaking the digitizer and that's a big IF u still have to get a uv light and uv glue and glue it to the digitizer and hope u don't get air bubbles in between!!! The $10 bucks extra is way worth it makes the job a lot easier but if u do end up doing just the glass GOOD LUCK lol I would pay the extra even if it was $50 more

Danny cable -

Very well written! Nice job! You took wonderful photos and had a very detailed and methodical repair guide! I would suggest to link the tools you used, or would use in the header of the guide. As well as a few wider angle shots of some of the close ups would also be helpful for the reader to help oriente themselves where they are in the phone, also simply for more detail and insight into the phone.

Well done Brennan!

#Nate#

-nerdBoy

Nate Evans -

Need help getting my sim card out of this phone

peggy shawback -

You can get the Sim and the SD card out from the side port using the pin tool that came with the phone, or a paper clip bent to form a letter “p” shaped handle. Just insert the straight part of the paper clip (tool) in the hole and press until the side port ejects.

Shawn M. Wilson -

Between step s 2 and 3 you have to remove 15 Phillips screws on the mid-frame assembly before the LCD and digitizer will come out.

Jason McDonald -

Any tips on step 12. I cant seem to get the screen loose from frame. Cant find an opening to pry.

Alan Shuford -

Since the screen is obviously not going to be working I personally used heat and a razor blade. Obviously be careful not to scratch the bezel. But the have plastic "razor blades". Also what also works wonders are a regular deck of playing cards to hold open the screen!! And/or thin guitar picks...

Aerial L -

Do you have to heat the battery?

Ultimate Fangirl -

You don't have to heat the battery. I used my plastic pry tool around the right edge and lifted up then used an old rewards card wiggle through the adhesive. About a third of the way I pulled up on the bottom corner and the battery lifted out.

Eva Redondo -

Followed this guide and it worked out great! The only problem I have is that now everything works other than the led light at the bottom of the phone that illuminates the circle and flashes for notifications is always on. doesnt matter if the phones off or screens off that light always stays on draining the battery. Any ideas where i went wrong?

Du dy -

I replace the screan but the touch sensor doesnt work. Please

Brenda Martinez -

Do I need I to buy a new adhesive if I already brought a new LCD screen with a Touch Digitizer.

lucy -

What about the frame do I need the frame or is just the screen and the digitizer ok?

Drew -

and does it have to be 2mm tessa tape as recommened from Nate Evans. if yes why?

lucy -

Is there a way to reset the zte.my friend gave it to me and has moved to ohio..and i cant unlock the security code or fingerprint????

Earlleith -

Do a hard reset it's the same on most phones running Android.

Darrien Kemp -

Did you ever figure out how to reset passwords, or unlock this phone?

Jack Hughes -

My auto rotate doesn't work any idea how I could fix it or what steps I should take. It is turned on rotate yet when I click the phone nothing seems to happen.

Ruben Meneses Jr -

Lot of work for a $99 phone. Why not buy another one. I was going to attempt for a battery replacement but why on Earth would I.

Joe Bama -

Lol. Great point Joe. It wasn't difficult taking it apart but I thought to myself the entire time, “why so many screws and glue?”

Marc Ferguson -

What if I want to replace just the touch screen with the digitizer do I still have to go through all the steps and remove the LCD housing or can I skip some of the steps and just take out that the digitizer with touch screen at an earlier Step

Teddy Isola -

These really are wonderful pictures of the process but do did you happen to do a video on it? I like visuals, like a go through guide type thing. Am I out of luck on that? I can always check youtube.

Jean Brick -

If I need just to swap main board, I think I can get to that step on both phones, right?

douglasflores1 -

Is it possible to replacethe fingerprint sensor

Jasmine Smith -

Is it possible to change the fingerprint sensor. My cable

Jasmine Smith -

I replaced the screen but now my ringer or speaker phone doesn't work. please help

Monique Wohlau -

i replaced the screen but now my ringer and speaker phone don't work

Monique Wohlau -

Thanks Brennan, for the most helpful tutorial. You have insured the painless replacement of the battery in my cell phone.

Michael Chesny -

I replace the screen but now the touch sensor does not work. Please help

Brenda Martinez -

Overall well done, approached project with caution, managed to tear/bend Li BATTERY. Replacing BATTERY is only option …“May explode if damaged or disposed of in fire"(verbatim).

Gotta love alkali earth

Carlos Dorado -

So whatdo u do to fix home screen bqack and recent wpps buttons on home screen

Amanda -

You are very funny…thabk you..I probably would have ripped that touch button/flex cable right off the back starting out…due to the light you shined in advance I kbew to take heed when prying off that back cover.

Daniel Gabai -

Do I need to purchase the frame o just the

Drew -

Just to be clear, there is no Loca glue between the digitizer and LCD is there?

Champion Playerdo -

I did a while assembly change and everything work except for the mic during calls, they cant hear me but i can hear them and on speaker it make alien sounding noises and echos, how do I fix this

Blake valentine -

My mame topszchelesa fu ma zte

Topaz Chelesa Topaz Chelesa -

Just buy a Moto Z

lescamela -

does the fingerprint flex cable have anything to do with whether or not the touch screen works? plug on fingerprint cable broke off when changing battery, but now screen wont unlock…

denise -

Brilliant work. I followed all but now I can't use keyboard to input pin. Keyboard not working.

Will disassemble/reassemble unless some knows why this happened.

Adrian

Adrian Booker -

I just replaced the battery in one of these ZTE z981. First time. Very easy if you follow part of this guide. No need to remove the logic board and all the connectors. Some people are fine with prying the battery out without adding heat. I find its much easier to add heat, I used a blow dryer and a guitar pick to pop it out. A flat head screw driver worked well too, BUT BE CAREFUL when prying the battery, there are 2 ribbon cables under it that could easily be punctured. They are glued in place and flush with the plastic but, ya, be careful. Patience is key! Good luck!

Dylan -

Will a crease on the black flex cable effect it in anyway?

Junior Figueroa -

Will a bent flex cable mess up performance at all?

Junior Figueroa -