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This guide takes you through installing the SIM card reader on the PlayStation Vita.
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Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the four 6.4mm screws on the back casing.
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Using your fingernail or a spudger, pry open the accessory port cover on the top of the device.
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Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the two 5.4mm screws hidden beneath the accessory port cover.
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Remove the two 5.4mm Phillips #00 screws on the bottom of the device near the charging port.
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Beginning at the sides of the device, use a plastic opening tool to separate the front and rear cases.
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Continue working your way around the device gently prying it open.
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Gently separate the two cases, minding the battery and the touch screen controller connectors holding the two cases together.
One of the shoulder buttons fell out when I was doing this step, along with the piece holding it in place. They go back in just fine when reassembling but make sure that they are oriented properly, of course.
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Using a spudger, free the touch screen controller flex cable by gently prying up the connection.
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Free the battery cable by gently prying up on the connection with a spudger.
Any idea what type of pcb header is on the board for the battery? I have a motherboard with a broken header but I cant source a replacement
This is where I screwed up so I recommend extra caution for other newbies. Only the black part is supposed to come off. Don't be an idiot like me and pry off too much...
Yea I messed up there too. Is there a way to fix it?
This component was far more stubborn than the screen connector when it came to removal. I opted for a smaller tool than the spudger (small flat-head) and managed to disconnect it after determining the best bit size for the job. Screwdriver is metal, obviously, so being gentle helps to avoid damaging anything.
broke the white part
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Gently pry open the tab of the flex cable socket on top of the SIM card reader.
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Free the flex cable by sliding the spudger underneath it and pulling it out of the socket. Rest the flex cable out of the way.
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Use a spudger to release the plastic tab along the inside of the case and gently pry up the SIM card reader.
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Lift the SIM card reader out of the casing.
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Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the blue, 5.0mm screw from the SIM car reader.
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Separate the SIM card reader from the SIM card reader retainer.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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I have an error relating to the reader on my Vita. If I took it out without replacing it, will it cause the same or different error so I have to replace it, or will it be (somewhat) fine??
