Introduction
Tools
Parts
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After separating the rear case flip the other half open to get to the flex connectors.
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With a spudger unplug the flex connector of the fingerprint sensor and the one of the side buttons.
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Remove the rear case.
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Remove the sticker that sits on top of the left screw above the battery.
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Remove the three Phillips #00 screws that hold the metal plates in place.
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Both metal plates have little hooks. Use a tweezer to free them and unhinge the plates by carefully moving them upwards.
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Use a spudger to unplug the screen flex cable.
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Unplug the motherboard flex cable and the battery flex cable afterwards.
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Use a set of tweezers to unfold the black tab enough to grab with your fingers.
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Pull the first adhesive strip in a slow and constant movement.
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Loosen the end of the other adhesive strip with a tweezer and pull it out. If needed use the iOpener again to soften the glue a little.
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Use a tweezer to remove the sticker that sits on top of the screw next to the antenna cable.
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Unplug the antenna cable and release it from the bracket on the metal plate covering the main flex cable.
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Remove the four Phillips #00 screws.
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The plate, which is covering the motherboard flex cable, has little hooks on each side. Use a tweezer to free them and unhinge the plate by carefully moving it upwards.
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Use a spudger to unplug the motherboard flex cable and remove it.
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Unplug the flex connector of the loudspeaker.
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Use a spudger to unplug the flex connector of the headphone jack.
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Remove the headphone jack.
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Use a spudger to lift out the daughter board.
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Lift the loudspeaker out of the mid frame. There is some adhesive underneath, so it can be a little bit sticky.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Reapply adhesive where necessary.