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ZTE Maven 2 Motherboard Replacement

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  1. ZTE Maven 2 Motherboard Replacement, Back Cover: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 ZTE Maven 2 Motherboard Replacement, Back Cover: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 ZTE Maven 2 Motherboard Replacement, Back Cover: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Pry off the back cover by inserting an opening tool into the small space on the bottom left between the phone's cover and body.

    • Work your way around the phone with an opening pick to loosen the rest of the back cover.

    • Remove the cover.

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    • Push in and then up on the bottom of the battery to free it from its compartment.

    • Pull the battery out.

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    • Using your fingers or blunt tweezers, carefully pull the memory card out of the slot.

    • A SIM card is used to demonstrate the process for removing the MicroSD card in these images.

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    • Remove the twelve 3 mm screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Wedge the opening tool between the front and side panel to create a gap.

    • Slide the opening pick around the device to detach the midframe.

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    • Peel the sticker off the battery compartment, as some of the motherboard components are hidden under it.

    • Remove the six 3 mm screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Using a pair of blunt tweezers, carefully remove the black wire that's attached to the gold plates on the left side of the device.

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    • Using the opening tool, carefully detach the ribbon cables connected to the motherboard.

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    • Work the opening pick around the edges of the motherboard to loosen it up.

    • The motherboard is glued down with adhesive. Pushing firmly with the pick will help to loosen the components and remove them.

    • Pull the motherboard out of the device.

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

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