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BLU Studio 5.0 S II Screen Replacement

Introduction

This guide will guide you through the steps required to replace the screen of a BLU Studio 5.0 S II. This guide will require difficulty the same as replacing the motherboard. The prerequisites will be everything for replacing the motherboard.

What you need

  1. BLU Studio 5.0 S II Screen Replacement, Remove back cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the back cover of the phone with the plastic opening tool, or your fingers.

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  2. BLU Studio 5.0 S II Screen Replacement, Remove battery: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery from the phone with the plastic opening tool, or your fingers.

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  3. BLU Studio 5.0 S II Screen Replacement, Motherboard: step 3, image 1 of 2 BLU Studio 5.0 S II Screen Replacement, Motherboard: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the microSD and SIM card. Gently tug on the microSD and SIM card to slide them out of their insert.

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  4. BLU Studio 5.0 S II Screen Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 BLU Studio 5.0 S II Screen Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the 5 black 3.5mm screws and the 1 3.5mm silver screw on the top back plate.

    • Remove the 6 3.5mm screws by using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  5. BLU Studio 5.0 S II Screen Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 BLU Studio 5.0 S II Screen Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the inner top back black plate.

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  7. BLU Studio 5.0 S II Screen Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 BLU Studio 5.0 S II Screen Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the 2 black 3.5mm screws on the motherboard.

    • Remove the black 3.5 mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  8. BLU Studio 5.0 S II Screen Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 BLU Studio 5.0 S II Screen Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 BLU Studio 5.0 S II Screen Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Locate the 2 orange ribbons on opposite sides.

    • Carefully remove the two ribbon cables using tweezers.

    • Gently rock the cable back and forth equally from both sides to not damage the pins.

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  9. BLU Studio 5.0 S II Screen Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 BLU Studio 5.0 S II Screen Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Gently rock the plastic opening tool back and forth until the motherboard releases from the phone.

    • Adhesion, identified with red circles, bonds the motherboard to the chassis. This may require extra effort to lift off from back of phone.

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  10. BLU Studio 5.0 S II Screen Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 BLU Studio 5.0 S II Screen Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Follow the wire from the motherboard.

    • Remove the black lining covering the wire.

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  11. BLU Studio 5.0 S II Screen Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 BLU Studio 5.0 S II Screen Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the 5 black screws on inner black lower plate.

    • Remove the black 3.5 mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  12. BLU Studio 5.0 S II Screen Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 BLU Studio 5.0 S II Screen Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the bottom inner back plate.

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    • Holding the cable with the removal tool, gently pull in the direction of the cable to remove the connector from its socket.

    • Gently rock the cable back and forth equally from both sides to not damage the pins.

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  14. BLU Studio 5.0 S II Screen Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the whole motherboard.

    • The Motherboard contains the headphone jack and the power button.

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  15. BLU Studio 5.0 S II Screen Replacement, Screen: step 14, image 1 of 2 BLU Studio 5.0 S II Screen Replacement, Screen: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • Peel off the bottom back with finger or supdger.

    • CAUTION: Adhesive is attached to the bottom circuitboard. May require extra effort to remove.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order with the screen replacement.

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