Sony Xperia E3 - Motherboard

Guide with all the necessary steps for you to change the Sony Xperia E3 motherboard yourself.

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Tutorial: Step by step

Step 1 Sony Xperia E3

Specifications
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Quad-Core at 1.2GHz
Storage: internal 4GB + MicroSD
Battery: 2,330 mAh
Connectivity: GSM, UMTS, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS (Glonass), NFC
Camera: Sony 5MP CMOS with LED flash / 0.3MP front
Dimensions: 137.1 x 69.4 x 8.5 mm
GPU: Adreno 305
RAM: 1GB
Screen: IPS 4.5 inches 480p with 218ppp
Weight: 144 g
OS: Android 4.4.4 + Xperia UI

Before you start, make sure your mobile is turned off.

Step 2 Back cover

Remove the back cover with the help of the tine, unhooking the plastic tabs located around the contour.

Step 3 SIM and SD cards

Remove the SIM and SD cards.

Step 4 Screws

Remove the four rubber caps with "Smileys" drawn: D, located in the 4 corners of the phone.

Step 5 Screws

Remove the 6 Torx screws.

Step 6 Intermediate housing

Remove the intermediate housing, releasing the plastic hooks with the tine.

Step 7 Motherboard

Unplug the battery from the motherboard.

Unplug the upper end of the coaxial cable.

Unplug the display data flex, just below the battery connector.

Step 8

Separate the base plate, prying gently with the opening tool.

Step 9

Finally, disconnect and remove the rear camera.

Video Tutorial summary

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