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BLU Life X8 Motherboard Replacement

What you need

  1. BLU Life X8 Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 BLU Life X8 Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Flip the phone over so that the screen is facing down.

    • Slide the opening tool between the micro-USB port and the back cover.

    • Use the opening tool to create a gap.

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    • Use your thumb to pry off the back panel once the gap is large enough.

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    • Once the back panel is off, locate the indent at the bottom of the battery.

    • Use your thumb to slip the battery out of the case.

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    • Use the Phillips #00 bit to undo the nine 1.5mm screws from the back of the device.

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    • Wedge the opening tool into the seam of between the screen and the gray frame.

    • Run the opening tool along the seam to release the clips that hold the two pieces together.

    • You may need to use the opening picks to prevent the clips from re-engaging.

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    • Once all the clips have been released, lift the frame and set it aside.

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    • Use the Phillips #00 Phillips bit to undo the two 1.5mm screws from the motherboard.

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    • Use the tweezers to peel away the mesh tape and reveal the ribbon connectors.

    • Use the tweezers to lift the brown and black tabs to release the ribbon cables and unlock them.

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    • The ribbon cables should be free. Pull back on the ribbons to release them from their connectors.

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    • Slowly lift the vibration motor away from the frame and peel up the tape.

Conclusion

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

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