Introduction
Tools
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            Unplug and power off your phone before you begin. 
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            Insert the SIM card eject tool into the pinhole in the lower right side of the phone. 
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            Remove the SIM card and tray. 
 
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            Place the phone so that the screen is facing down. 
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            Insert opening cards between the back panel and frame of the phone to loosen the clips and adhesive. 
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            Using equal pressure, carefully pry the back panel away from the phone. 
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            Once enough space has been created, use an opening tool to completely separate the back panel from the phone. 
 
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            Remove all 14 screws from the midframe using a Phillips #000 screwdriver. 
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            Work an opening tool around the perimeter of the midframe to pry and remove it from the phone. 
 
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            Using an opening tool, carefully disconnect the ribbon cable connecting the 3.5mm audio jack to the motherboard. 
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            Remove the screw holding the 3.5 mm audio jack in place using a Phillips #000 screwdriver. 
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            Remove the audio jack from the phone. 
 
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            Flip phone so that screen is facing up. 
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            Using a heating pad, hairdryer, or heat gun, apply heat to loosen the adhesive beneath the battery. 
 
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            Using opening cards or an opening tool, carefully pry around the edges of the battery. 
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            Remove the battery from the phone. 
 
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            Using an opening tool, carefully disconnect the screen ribbon cable from the motherboard. 
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            Using an opening tool, carefully pry up the motherboard from the frame and remove it from the phone. 
 
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.