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Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

Outside of the camera and rear speaker, there are really only two replaceable parts in this phone, the motherboard and the display. This guide will show you how to disassemble the main body of the phone to remove the keyboard/motherboard assembly.

What you need

  1. Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • The battery cover provides a notch to use in levering the cover off.

    • Place your thumbnail in the notch and pry up.

    • Here you can see the back starting to separate.

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  2. Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • The rear cover has been removed.

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  3. Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • The midframe has a cutout for a fingernail to use to remove the battery.

    • Use your fingernail to pry the battery up and lift it out.

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  4. Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • The battery has been removed.

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  6. Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 2 Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the eight 4.25mm Phillips screws securing the midframe.

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  7. Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Motherboard Replacement, Remove the Midframe: step 6, image 1 of 3 Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Motherboard Replacement, Remove the Midframe: step 6, image 2 of 3 Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Motherboard Replacement, Remove the Midframe: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Starting at the top, insert a pry tool under the midframe.

    • Proceed down both sides, releasing the clips holding the midframe on.

    • Then you can lift the midframe from the phone.

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  8. Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • The midframe has been removed.

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  9. Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Motherboard Replacement, Unplug the Display Connector: step 8, image 1 of 3 Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Motherboard Replacement, Unplug the Display Connector: step 8, image 2 of 3 Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Motherboard Replacement, Unplug the Display Connector: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Use a spudger to unplug the display connector.

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  10. Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Motherboard Replacement, Remove the Motherboard/Keypad Assembly: step 9, image 1 of 3 Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Motherboard Replacement, Remove the Motherboard/Keypad Assembly: step 9, image 2 of 3 Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Motherboard Replacement, Remove the Motherboard/Keypad Assembly: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Open the phone and press the keyboard/motherboard assembly out from the front.

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  11. Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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