Xiaomi Redmi Go Screen and Battery Replacement

crwdns2936071:01crwdne2936071:0 — Tools required

An opening pick or strong fingernail to open the phone creating a gap between the case and the screen

crwdns2936071:02crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the SIM and SD card holders

You must remove both the SIM and SD card holders before unclipping the case

crwdns2936071:03crwdne2936071:0 — Open the Case

This is a difficult operation and if done incorrectly, there is a significant risk of damaging the screen. Above all, do not attempt to use a knife to separate the glass from the screen.

crwdns2936071:04crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the Loudspeaker

Remove the 6 screws from the loudspeaker located at the bottom of the phone.

crwdns2936071:05crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the Charger Module

Disconnect the charger module cable located at the bottom right of the battery

crwdns2936071:06crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the Motherboard Midframe

Remove the 8 mounting screws from the motherboard cover. One of them, located at the bottom left, is hidden by an opening indicator (small adhesive circle with the "MI" logo).

crwdns2936071:07crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the Battery

Peel off the 2 adhesive tabs located at the bottom of the battery

crwdns2936071:08crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the Charging Flex Cable

The charging cable is not usually included with a replacement frame. In this case it must be removed from the old frame without damaging it.

crwdns2936071:09crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the Motherboard

Carefully disconnect the following:

crwdns2936071:010crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the Vibrator

With a sharp blade, slice the adhesive under the vibrator's printed circuit to carefully remove it

crwdns2936071:011crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the Earpiece Speaker

With a very small flat screwdriver remove the earpiece speaker located at the top of the phone

crwdns2936071:012crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the Power and Volume Buttons

Carefully use a flat spudger or a sharp blade between the frame of the screen and the cable which supports the power and volume buttons, located on the left of the telephone to slice the adhesive and remove this cable

crwdns2936071:013crwdne2936071:0 — Reassemble the Motherboard

Carefully fold the touch screen flex connector located at the top left upwards

crwdns2936071:014crwdne2936071:0 — Fit the Charging Assembly

On the new screen, remove the two blue stickers that protect the adhesive used to secure the charger module and the micro USB connector

crwdns2936071:015crwdne2936071:0 — Installing the Charging Flex Cable

Plug the charger flex cable into the motherboard

crwdns2936071:016crwdne2936071:0 — Install the Battery

Place 2 dots of contact adhesive (neoprene) on the chassis at the base of the battery, where the tabs are.

crwdns2936071:017crwdne2936071:0 — Install the Lower Speaker

Position the loudspeaker module and install its 6 screws

crwdns2936071:018crwdne2936071:0 — Check for Proper Operation

Before completing the complete reassembly, check the proper functioning of the phone

crwdns2936071:019crwdne2936071:0 — Replace the Motherboard Midframe

Check that the rubber surround around the rear camera is in place

crwdns2936071:020crwdne2936071:0 — Reassemble the Rear Case

Reclip the case starting at the bottom and working upwards symmetrically on the left and right sides

crwdns2936071:021crwdne2936071:0 — Reinsert the SIM and SD Cards

Reinstall the SIM card and the SD memory card