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Disassembling HTC One V Back Case

Introduction

If your back case is scratched or cracked, replacing your back case might be your best option. A new one can be installed using this guide.

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  1. Disassembling HTC One V Back Case, Disassembling HTC ONE V Bottom Assembly: step 1, image 1 of 3 Disassembling HTC One V Back Case, Disassembling HTC ONE V Bottom Assembly: step 1, image 2 of 3 Disassembling HTC One V Back Case, Disassembling HTC ONE V Bottom Assembly: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Power off your device.

    • Remove the bottom cover by sliding it off.

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  2. Disassembling HTC One V Back Case: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the SIM card.

    • Remove the four screws securing the bottom casing.

    • Two 3.0 mm Phillips #0 screws in the top left and right corners.

    • Two 2.0 mm Phillips #0 screws in the bottom left and right corners.

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  3. Disassembling HTC One V Back Case: step 3, image 1 of 2 Disassembling HTC One V Back Case: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 2.0 mm Phillips #0 screws on either side of the phone.

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  5. Disassembling HTC One V Back Case: step 4, image 1 of 3 Disassembling HTC One V Back Case: step 4, image 2 of 3 Disassembling HTC One V Back Case: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry open the bottom casing.

    • Remove the bottom casing by pulling it towards you.

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    • Use the plastic opening tool to pry open the rear camera panel.

    • Remove both screws that are securing the back case.

    • One 4.0 mm Phillips #0 screw.

    • One 3.0 mm Phillips #0 screw.

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  7. Disassembling HTC One V Back Case: step 6, image 1 of 3 Disassembling HTC One V Back Case: step 6, image 2 of 3 Disassembling HTC One V Back Case: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Use a Jimmy to pry up the OEM SIM and SD card reader contact.

    • Pry from right to left to avoid potential damages to the ribbon.

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  8. Disassembling HTC One V Back Case: step 7, image 1 of 3 Disassembling HTC One V Back Case: step 7, image 2 of 3 Disassembling HTC One V Back Case: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Using both thumbs, gently push on the two bottom rear corners of the motherboard.

    • Gently and slowly pull the screen out from the front of the phone, while feeding the OEM reader contact through the opening.

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Conclusion

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

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