Sony Xperia T3 (Style) - Motherboard

Guide with all the necessary steps for you to change the Sony Xperia T3 (Style) motherboard yourself.

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Tutorial: Step by step

Step 1 Sony Xperia T3 (Style)

Specifications :
OS: Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Screen: 5.3-inch IPS LCD with Triluminos display and Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
Resolution HD 720 x 1280 pixels (277 ppi)
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928
CPU: 4 ARM Cortex-A7 cores at 1.4 GHz
GPU: Adreno 305
RAM: 1 GB
Storage: 8 GB internal expandable via microSD cards up to 32 GB
Chambers: Rear 8 megapixels with LED flash, and front 1.1 megapixels
Networks: 2G GPRS, EDGE; 3G HSUPA, HSDPA; 4G LTE Cat.4
Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, Micro-USB 2.0, FM Radio, 3.5 mm jack
Battery: 2500 mAh
Dimensions: 150 x 77 x 7 mm
Weight: 150 grams

Before starting make sure that the mobile is off.

Step 2 Opening

Remove the microSD and SIM cards

We will take advantage of the opening to start disassembling the back cover.

Step 3

Use the special metal spatula for mobile phones.

Release the plastic tabs located around the contour of the phone.

Step 4

Do not damage or bend the 2 metal contacts located at the bottom and top respectively.

Step 5 GPS antenna

Remove the Torx screws that hold the antennas.

Step 6

Peel off the antennas from the motherboard.

Step 7 Coaxial.

Disconnect the upper end of the coaxial cable on the motherboard.

Step 8 Battery

Remove the adhesive covering the connectors on the motherboard.

Step 9

Unplug and detach the flex from the battery.

Step 10

The battery is well attached to the phone's chassis. Use a suitable tool to pry until you get it off.

Step 11 Baseboard connectors

Disconnect the remaining flexes on the motherboard.

Step 12

Remove the 2 Torx screws indicated in the image.

Remove the adhesive that holds the motherboard.

Step 13 Antena LTE

Separate the LTE antenna, detaching it from the motherboard.

Step 14 Motherboard

Peel off the base plate, united only by the blue thermal paste.

Step 15

Remove the front camera, disconnecting it from the motherboard.

Step 16 Rear camera

Finally, remove the rear camera.

Video Tutorial summary

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