Introduction
Use this guide to replace the motherboard on your HTC One M8.
Please note that your device may have a large amount of copper shielding and tape covering the back of the display assembly, as shown here. If this is the case, you'll need to gently remove it to get at the motherboard.
What you need
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Insert a SIM card eject tool or a paperclip into the small hole in the SIM card tray, located on the upper left hand side of the phone.
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Press to eject the tray.
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Insert a SIM card eject tool or a paperclip into the small hole in the microSD card tray, located on the upper right hand side of the phone.
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Press to eject the tray.
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Use an iOpener or heat gun to loosen the adhesive on the upper and lower speaker grilles.
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Remove the two silver 2 mm Phillips #00 screws securing the battery connector to the motherboard.
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Use a plastic opening tool to gently pry up the battery connector.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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