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Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or a straightened paper clip into the small hole on the SIM card tray on the left edge of the phone.
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Press firmly to eject the tray.
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Remove the SIM card tray.
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Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the bottom edge of the back panel for one minute.
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Apply a suction cup to the heated edge of the back panel by pressing down on it to create suction, as close to the edge as possible.
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Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the back panel and the frame.
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Insert the point of an opening pick into the gap.
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Slide the opening pick across the bottom towards the left corner to slice the adhesive.
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With the pick still inserted, slide it from the bottom left corner over to the bottom right corner to completely slice the bottom side adhesive.
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Leave the pick inserted in the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.
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Prepare an iOpener and apply it on the left edge of the phone for one minute.
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Insert a second opening pick underneath the back panel directly over the charge port.
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Slide the opening pick to the bottom left corner of the phone.
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Slide the opening pick around the bottom left corner and across the left side of the phone to slice the adhesive.
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Stop when you reach the top left corner, near the camera, and leave the pick inserted.
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Prepare an iOpener and apply it on the right edge of the phone for one minute.
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With the first two opening picks still in place, insert a third pick on the lower part of the righthand side.
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Slide the opening pick up towards the top of the phone, slicing the right side's adhesive.
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Stop when you reach the top right corner, and leave the pick inserted.
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Slide the third opening pick around the top right corner and across the top side of the phone, slicing the final strip of adhesive.
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Once you have sliced around the perimeter of the phone, carefully lift the right edge of the back cover, opening it like a book.
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Do not try to pull the panel all the way off yet, as it is still connected to the phone.
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Continue swinging open the back panel until you can rest it on the left edge the phone, being careful not to put any stress on the attached ribbon cable.
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Remove the five T3 Torx screws securing the battery connector shield:
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Four 4.0 mm screws
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One 2.1 mm screw
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the battery connector shield.
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Using the pointed end of a spudger, pry the battery connector straight up from the motherboard to disconnect the battery.
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Using the flat end of a spudger, gently fold the battery cable over so it doesn't accidentally make contact during the rest of your repairs.
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Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 4 mm screws securing the back panel connector cover.
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the back panel connector cover.
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Using the pointed end of a spudger, pry up and disconnect the back panel connector.
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Pull on the yellow pull tab of the adhesive strip with steady force.
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Continue firmly pulling up on the adhesive strip with constant force. If you're using a spudger, spin it every so often to keep the exposed section of the pull tab as short as possible.
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Continue this process for each of the three pull tabs, until all are either out or have snapped in half.
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If the battery tabs snapped during removal, insert an opening pick on the upper right edge of the battery, slicing the adhesive underneath.
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Lift the battery up and away from the phone to remove it. You may need to peel the battery away from any leftover adhesive tabs.
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If you're using stretch release adhesive, apply them onto the battery. Otherwise, apply some double-sided tape, or pre-cut adhesive strips in the phone's battery well, being careful not to cover the charge port flex cable. Peel away any tape liners to expose the adhesive.
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Temporarily re-connect the battery's connector to the motherboard socket. This ensures that the battery is properly positioned.
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Lay the battery in place and press firmly.
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Disconnect the battery connector from its motherboard socket and resume re-assembly.
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Use a pair of tweezers to tilt the grey plastic grip sensor guard away from the edge of the frame.
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Pull the guard straight up off of the phone's frame. It is secured with some light adhesive.
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Use a pair of tweezers to peel the grip sensor flex cable off of the phone's frame. It is secured with some light adhesive.
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Continue peeling the flex cable until it is no longer adhered to the back side of the phone.
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Use a pair of tweezers to peel away the grip sensor from the inside edge of the phone's frame.
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Continue to peel away the grip sensor until it is no longer adhered to the inside frame.
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With the grip sensor peeled away from the inside edge, completely remove it from behind the side button assembly.
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