Installing Nexus S Motherboard

User-Contributed Guide

User-Contributed Guide

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Replace the motherboard in your Samsung Nexus S.

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Use this guide to replace the motherboard (includes rear camera and speaker).

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Tools
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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Rear Panel  ¶ 

  • Gently insert a plastic opening tool between the rear panel and the inner rear frame near the rear-facing camera.

  • Use your plastic opening tool to pry up the rear case around the perimeter of the Nexus S.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Remove the rear panel from the Nexus S.

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Add Note Edit Step 3 — Battery  ¶ 

  • Using the edge of a plastic opening tool, lift the battery from the end closest to the headphone jack.

  • Remove the battery from the Nexus S.

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Add Note Edit Step 4 — SIM Card  ¶ 

  • Use your thumb to slide the SIM card downwards from the SIM card slot.

  • Remove the SIM card.

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Add Note Edit Step 5 — Rear Inner Frame  ¶ 

  • Remove the six Phillips screws securing the rear inner frame to the inner case.

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Add Note Edit Step 6  ¶ 

  • Insert the flat edge of a plastic opening tool in between the rear inner frame and the top left corner of the Nexus S.

  • Pry the opening tool upwards to pop the top right corner from the clips securing it to the inner assembly.

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Add Note Edit Step 7  ¶ 

  • Insert the plastic opening tool to the right of the power button.

  • Slide the plastic opening tool downwards along the perimeter of the Nexus S to release the clips on the right side.

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Add Note Edit Step 8  ¶ 

  • In the same manner as previously described, release the bottom clips located near the bottom of the Nexus S.

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