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Disassembling Motorola Defy XT

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  1. Disassembling Motorola Defy XT, Disassembling Motorola Defy XT: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Switch off the mobile.

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    • Unlock the back case before open.

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  3. Disassembling Motorola Defy XT: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery

    • Remove the memory card

    • Remove the Sim card

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    • Remove 6 screws

    • Tear off a part of label

    • Release the usb cover

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    • Open the green case part by yours fingernail from left side to the right side with the usb socket

    • Be care of your labels

    • If you want to repair the SIM card slot legs, be sure no short circuits in 6 legs.

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    • To release the PCB for cleaning the Display the the touch screen, remove 2 PARTS by fingernail.

    • 1. Touchscreen adapter

    • 2. Sticker between the touchscreen PCB & mobile PCB

    • Remove the mobile PCB much careful form top right. Be care the touchscreen circuits.

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    • You can use a cloth, USB vacuum cleaner (be careful of the components in the green case), and adhesive tape to remove all the dust.

    • That finger pin is left by the Motorola Support Center in Hong Kong!!

    • You can also clean the camera lens on PCB

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    • Remember to put all parts back and insert the touchscreen plugs slightly.

    • Put the green case back, make sure all locks is conneted

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    • You can test the mobile before screw.

    • After insert the memory card, SIM card and battery, switch on the phone

    • Test call in and call out, also check the speaker

    • Open the map Apps to test Wifi and GPS

    • Bluetooth file transfer

    • Camera test and save in sd card

    • Check the sd card files

    • Try to connect with PC

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    • If all works, remove the SIM card and battery.

    • Recheck the label is it on the top of the green case

    • Screws up all 6 screws

    • Put back all battery and SIM card

    • Close the back case and lock it

    • Close the USB cover

    • Done

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    • If you want to explore what inside of the battery with PCB. Here is the step to follow.

    • Remove the label

    • Remove the black rubber

    • Tear the battery by hand (Be patient to repeat it many time) ***do not use any metal tools to cut it out!!

    • Also you can tear PCB by hand

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    • Remove the black rubber Tear the battery by hand (Be patient to repeat it many time)

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    • ***do not use any metal tools to cut it out!!

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    • Also you can tear PCB by hand

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Conclusion

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

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