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This guide shows how to remove the motherboard's plastic midframe from the inside of the phone to better access the phone's internal features.
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crwdns2935267:0crwdne2935267:0SIM Card Eject Tool$2.99
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Power off the phone, by long-pressing the power button and touching Power off.
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Remove the SIM tray using the SIM Card Eject Tool.
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crwdns2935267:0crwdne2935267:0T5 Torx Screwdriver$5.49
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Remove the two screws from the bottom of the phone with a T5 Torx Screwdriver.
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Gently open the back case by prying along the edge of the cover, starting at a corner of the phone and circling around the phone using a plastic opening tool.
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Remove the two 1.8 mm Phillips screws holding down the battery connector.
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Using a plastic opening tool, disconnect the battery cable from its socket on the motherboard.
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crwdns2935267:0crwdne2935267:0Plastic Cards$2.99
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Remove the blue tape that secures the white antenna cable to the battery.
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Using a spudger, carefully disconnect the white antenna cable.
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Carefully pry the battery out with a Plastic Opening Tool, starting at the top left-hand corner and working down towards the bottom right-hand corner.
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Remove the nine 4.6 mm Phillips #000 screws. Gently lift out the plastic cover.
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The midframe is held in with two clips, one at either side. Use a plastic spudger to release each side and gently lift up and away.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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