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Fairphone 1 Midframe Assembly Replacement

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This guide is only intended to be used as a prerequisite for other guides. It's incomplete by itself.

Introduction

Use this guide to remove the plastic midframe from your Fairphone to access internal components.

What you need

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    • Remove the five 3.9 mm Phillips #000 screws securing the midframe to the display assembly.

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    • The midframe is secured to the display assembly by several small plastic clips.

    • Use an opening pick to carefully pry the midframe away from the display assembly.

    • Start just below the volume rocker and work your way down toward the bottom of the phone, freeing the plastic clips along the side.

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    • Carefully round the corner, separating the midframe from the display assembly.

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    • After rounding the next corner, the midframe should be free along the bottom and the sides.

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    • Run the opening pick and pry along the top seam.

    • To avoid bending or damaging the opening picks, do not pry near to the power switch, USB port, or headphone jack.

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    • Separate any remaining clips and remove the midframe from the phone.

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Conclusion

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

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