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[title] Removing the shield of the SIM reader | |
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- | [* icon_caution] It can be annoying to glue the shield back if too many pads are missing, but |
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+ | [* black] Add kapton/aluminum foil around the part to prevent heating other components, and using an iron or a heatgun, start undoing the sim-reader shield's attachment points from logic board. Gently pry up with tweezers and hold the shield up after it pops out of each attachment point. |
+ | [* black] Release after solder has solidified, to avoid accidental reattachment. Go around the shield, being careful to not pry too hard until solder has melted, otherwise you will pull pads. |
+ | [* icon_caution] It can be annoying to glue the shield back if too many pads are missing, but none of these outer pads are crucial to the functioning of the SIM reader. |
+ | [* black] You can also cut the old reader shield into smaller pieces with scissors, to make the removal process easier. |