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  • Insert and pry the plastic opening tool to release the final clip securing the rear inner frame to the inner assembly.

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  • Lift and remove the rear inner frame from the Nexus S.

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Add Note Edit Step 11 — Motherboard  ¶ 

  • Disconnect the following cables from their respective sockets on the motherboard:

    • Headphone jack cable

    • Digitizer cable connector

    • Camera/SIM board connector

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  • Insert the flat edge of a plastic opening tool underneath the headphone jack connector and pry upwards.

  • Make sure to pry on the connector and not the socket itself. Prying the socket may cause severe damage.

  • Repeat the procedure for the digitizer and rear camera/SIM board connectors.

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Add Note Edit Step 13  ¶ 

  • Remove the three Phillips screws securing the motherboard to the front display assembly.

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  • Wedge the plastic opening tool near the bottom right corner of the motherboard and pry upwards to dislodge it from its recess.

  • Lift and remove the motherboard.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

For more information, check out the Nexus S device page.

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