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OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal

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  1. OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Loosen the rear glass: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the rear glass for at least three minutes to loosen the adhesive underneath.

    • A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may also be used, but be careful not to overheat the phone—the display and internal battery are both susceptible to heat damage.

  2. OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Insert an iFlex: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Insert an iFlex: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Insert an iFlex: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Due to its surface, no suction tool will hold onto the phone's rear glass. A thin slicing tool is required to create a gap between the rear glass and the midframe.

    • Insert an iFlex into the seam between the rear glass and the midframe at the bottom edge of the phone to create a gap. This may require some force.

    • Leave the iFlex in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

  3. OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Insert an opening pick: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Insert an opening pick: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Insert an opening pick: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert an opening pick into the gap you created with the iFlex.

    • Remove the iFlex.

  4. OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Slice the bottom edge adhesive: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Slice the bottom edge adhesive: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Slide the opening pick to the bottom right corner to slice the adhesive.

    • Leave the opening pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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    • Insert a second opening pick at the bottom right corner of your phone.

    • Slide the opening pick to the bottom left corner to slice the adhesive.

    • Leave the opening picks in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

  6. OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Slice the left edge adhesive: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Slice the left edge adhesive: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Slice the left edge adhesive: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • If the adhesive becomes hard to cut, it has most likely cooled down. Use your iOpener to reheat it.

    • Insert a third opening pick at the bottom left corner of your phone.

    • Slide the opening pick along the left edge of your phone to slice the adhesive.

    • Leave the opening pick in the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

  7. OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Slice the top edge adhesive: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Slice the top edge adhesive: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert a fourth opening pick underneath the top left corner of the rear glass.

    • Slide the opening pick along the top edge to slice the adhesive.

    • Leave the opening pick in the top right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

  8. OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Slice the right edge adhesive: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Slice the right edge adhesive: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Slice the right edge adhesive: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert a fifth opening pick underneath the top right corner.

    • Slide the opening pick along the right edge of the back cover to slice the remaining adhesive.

  9. OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Remove the back cover: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Remove the back cover: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the back cover.

    • Secure the new back cover with pre-cut adhesive or double-sided adhesive tape. After installing the back cover, apply strong, steady pressure to your phone for several minutes to help the adhesive form a good bond—a stack of heavy books works well.

  10. OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Remove the connector bracket: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Remove the connector bracket: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
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    Tweezers
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    • Use a pair of tweezers to remove the metal bracket covering the flash assembly connector.

  11. OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Disconnect the flash assembly: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Disconnect the flash assembly: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the point of a spudger to disconnect the flash assembly cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.

  12. OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Unfasten the motherboard cover: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the nine 3.8 mm-long screws securing the motherboard cover.

  13. OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Pry up the motherboard cover: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Pry up the motherboard cover: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Pry up the motherboard cover: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • The motherboard cover is held in place by plastic clips.

    • Insert an opening pick underneath the bottom right edge of the motherboard cover.

    • Twist the opening pick sideways release the plastic clips and to pry up the motherboard cover.

  14. OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Remove the motherboard cover: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Remove the motherboard cover: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the motherboard cover.

  15. OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Disconnect the battery cable: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Disconnect the battery cable: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a spudger to disconnect the battery cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.

  16. OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Unfasten the daughterboard cover: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Removing the daughterboard cover isn't mandatory to replace the battery. However, doing so reduces the risk of damaging surrounding components.

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the six 3.8 mm-long screws securing the daugtherboard cover.

  17. OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Pry up the daughterboard cover: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Pry up the daughterboard cover: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert the point of a spudger underneath the top right edge of the daughterboard cover.

    • Pry upwards to loosen the daughterboard cover.

    • Don't try to remove the daughterboard cover all the way yet. It's still adhered to the loudspeaker.

  18. OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Remove the daughterboard cover: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Remove the daughterboard cover: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 OnePlus Nord 2 5G Daughterboard Cover Removal, Remove the daughterboard cover: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Fold the daughterboard cover to the left like you would open the front cover of a book.

    • Carefully peel the black tape off of the loudspeaker.

    • Remove the daughterboard cover.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our OnePlus Nord 2 5G answers community for help.

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