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Back Cover Removal (Pro)

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Introduction

This guide shows how to remove the back cover on your HMD Pulse Pro smartphone.

What you need

  1. Back Cover Removal (Pro), Remove the SIM card tray: step 1, image 1 of 3 Back Cover Removal (Pro), Remove the SIM card tray: step 1, image 2 of 3 Back Cover Removal (Pro), Remove the SIM card tray: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Firmly press a SIM eject tool, bit, or straightened paper clip into the SIM card tray hole on the left edge of your phone until the tray ejects.

    • Remove the SIM card tray.

    • During reassembly, use the tray's markings to orient and reinsert it properly.

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  2. Back Cover Removal (Pro), Separate the back cover: step 2, image 1 of 2 Back Cover Removal (Pro), Separate the back cover: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Insert the tip of an opening pick between the back cover and frame, at the SIM card tray cutout.

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  3. Back Cover Removal (Pro): step 3, image 1 of 3 Back Cover Removal (Pro): step 3, image 2 of 3 Back Cover Removal (Pro): step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Position the opening pick straight down and slide it along the left edge to begin unclipping the back cover.

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  4. Back Cover Removal (Pro): step 4, image 1 of 3 Back Cover Removal (Pro): step 4, image 2 of 3 Back Cover Removal (Pro): step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Continue sliding the pick around the perimeter of your phone until the back cover is fully unclipped.

    • The corners can be tricky to unclip and may take some force. If you're having trouble, try prying up with the pick.

    • Don't try to fully remove the cover yet, as a delicate cable still connects it to your phone.

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  6. Back Cover Removal (Pro): step 5, image 1 of 3 Back Cover Removal (Pro): step 5, image 2 of 3 Back Cover Removal (Pro): step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Carefully flip your phone over so the back cover is facing up.

    • Lift the back cover off the frame and flip it over the left edge of your phone, laying the cover flat on your work surface.

    • Be very careful not to strain the back cover's delicate cable.

    • During reassembly, place the back cover onto the frame and firmly squeeze around the perimeter to reengage all the clips.

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  7. Back Cover Removal (Pro), Remove the motherboard cover: step 6, image 1 of 2 Back Cover Removal (Pro), Remove the motherboard cover: step 6, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
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    • Be very careful not to puncture the battery with your screwdriver.

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the nine 3.6 mm‑long screws securing the motherboard cover.

    • The screw near the center of the top edge is covered by a sticker. Pierce through it with your screwdriver, or use tweezers to remove it.

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  8. Back Cover Removal (Pro): step 7, image 1 of 3 Back Cover Removal (Pro): step 7, image 2 of 3 Back Cover Removal (Pro): step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Insert an opening pick between the right edge of the motherboard cover and frame.

    • Twist the pick to fully unclip the cover.

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  9. Back Cover Removal (Pro): step 8, image 1 of 2 Back Cover Removal (Pro): step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the motherboard shield and its connected graphite sheet.

    • During reassembly, set the motherboard shield into place and press down firmly around the perimeter to reengage the clips.

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  10. Back Cover Removal (Pro), Disconnect the battery: step 9, image 1 of 2 Back Cover Removal (Pro), Disconnect the battery: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector from the bottom edge of the motherboard.

    • To reconnect these type of connectors, align the connector over its socket and press down with your fingertip—first at one side, then the other—until it clicks into place. Don't try to force the connector into place, or you may permanently damage it.

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  11. Back Cover Removal (Pro), Remove the back cover: step 10, image 1 of 2 Back Cover Removal (Pro), Remove the back cover: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the back cover press connector from the bottom edge of the motherboard.

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  12. Back Cover Removal (Pro): step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the back cover.

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Conclusion

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

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