To begin with we must remove the four Triwing screws (Y0.6) from the back, and the six Phillips screws (PH # 00) from the sides.
Step 2 Card reader
We disconnect the flex from the card reader, and remove the Phillips screws (PH # 00) that hold it.
Step 3 Armor
We extract the six Phillips screws (PH # 00) that hold the shield.
Step 4 Battery disconnection
We disconnected the battery to avoid possible damage.
Step 5 Heatsink
Remove the three Phillips screws (PH # 00) that hold the heatsink support, remove the adhesive that holds it on top, and with the help of a flat tool we will lift it.
Step 6 Internal memory
We take off and disconnect the internal memory of the motherboard.
Step 7 Cartridge reader with audio connector
We disconnect the flex from the digitizer and the plate with the cartridges reader from the motherboard, extract the three Phillips screws (PH # 00), and once removed we can unhook the cartridge reader module and audio connector.
Step 8 Components
We disconnect all the components that are connected to the motherboard.
Step 9 Motherboard
Remove the six Phillips screws (PH # 00) that hold the base plate and with a flat tool we will lift the base plate.
Step 10 Antenna
We remove one of the antennas that we are going to replace.
Step 11 Scanner
We apply heat to the screen to soften the adhesive and so take it off more easily, helping us with a fine tool to open some gap, and introducing one or more plastic prongs to continue taking off the digitizer without scratching it.
Step 12 LCD screen
We remove the LCD screen.
Step 13 Front frame and side supports
We remove the twelve Phillips screws (PH # 00) and remove the side brackets for the controls, and the front frame.
Step 14 Antenna
Once the front frame and the lateral supports have been removed, we will be able to extract the last antenna that we have to replace.
Video Tutorial summary
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