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Sony Xperia Z Ultra Motherboard Replacement

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    • Use the small suction cup to lift the back panel:

    • Press the small suction cup on to the middle of the back panel.

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    • While holding the Sony Xperia Z ultra down with your left hand, slightly pull the small suction cup upwards to create a small opening between the back panel and the front panel.

    • While continuing to pull the small suction cup upwards, insert the spudger in the small opening.

    • Pry the front panel downwards with the spudger while continuing to pull the small suction cup upwards.

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    • Remove the back panel by pulling the small suction cup upwards.

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    • Remove the following six screws with a Phillips #000 screwdriver:

    • five silver 2.1 mm screws

    • one gold 3.1 mm screw

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    • Pry the plastic motherboard shield open by placing the spudger under the shield and running it along the edges.

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    • Use care to remove the motherboard shield, as it may break. The motherboard shield is made of a very thin plastic.

    • Remove the motherboard shield by lifting the lower end upwards first.

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    • Detach the battery connection cable by prying it upward with the spudger.

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    • Pry the upper end of the antenna upwards with the spudger.

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    • Detach the antenna by pulling the upper end upwards and outwards.

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    • Insert the spudger underneath the battery and run it back and forth to remove any adhesive.

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    • Remove the battery from the phone.

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    • Pry the antenna assembly upwards with the spudger.

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    • You should hear a slight "click" when the antenna assembly has been completely loosened.

    • Remove the antenna assembly by pulling it upwards from the right end.

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    • Remove the mic cover by placing the spudger underneath the cover and prying it upward.

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    • The metal shield is very thin, so use care to remove the metal shield as it can easily be bent.

    • Remove the metal shield cover by prying its right end upwards with the flat part of the spudger.

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    • Remove the mic connection from the motherboard ribbon by prying it upwards with the spudger.

    • Once released, the orange ribbon will resemble a flap.

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    • Use care to remove the black plastic spacer, as it may bend if excessive force is used. The black plastic spacer is very thin and extremely fragile.

    • Gently pry the black plastic spacer upwards with the spudger.

    • Remove the black plastic spacer from the phone by gently pulling it upwards.

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    • Release the LCD digitizer connection by prying it upwards with the spudger.

    • The LCD digitizer is distinguished by a longer connection strip.

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    • Use care to detach the vibration motor connection, as it may break if excessive pressure is applied. The vibration motor connection is tiny and fragile.

    • Use the flat part of a spudger to detach the vibration motor connection. It is a tiny white box with red and black wires leading to the motor.

    • Once the connection has been removed, slide the spudger underneath the vibration motor to release it from the adhesive.

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    • Remove the loudspeaker connection by prying it upwards with the spudger.

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    • Remove the orange ribbon connection by prying it upwards with the spudger.

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    • Pry the small black metal bracket off with the spudger.

    • Gently remove the ribbons that are attached to the side of the phone to avoid cracking them.

    • Remove the small black metal bracket by lifting it upwards and outwards.

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    • Detach the orange ribbon by wedging the spudger between the phone's casing and the ribbon. This will help prevent damage to the strip.

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    • Detach smaller orange ribbon by wedging the spudger between the phone's casing and the ribbon. This will help prevent damage to the strip.

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    • All parts connected to the motherboard with an orange ribbon are fragile and should be treated with extreme care.

    • Pry up the connection strip at the end of the motherboard using the flat part of the spudger to free the motherboard.

    • The connection strip has adhesive underneath.

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    • Manually remove the copper tape anchoring the motherboard's black ribbon.

    • When removing the motherboard in its entirety, make sure all securing points have been released.

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

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Most grateful very helpful and easy to follow thank you very much

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please help me how to solder the flex cable to the motherboard

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very helpful. thanks.

can anyone suggest me where to buy the motherboard of sony z ultra?

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Can anyone tell me how to replace flex connected to motherboard. Sony z ultra 4g

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