HTC One M8 Rear Case Replacement

Step 1 SIM Card



• 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.
• Press to eject the tray.
• This may require a significant amount of force.
Step 2

• Remove the SIM card tray assembly from the HTC One M8.
• When reinserting the SIM card, ensure that it is in the proper orientation relative to the tray.
Step 3 MicroSD Card
• 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.
• Press to eject the tray.
• This may require a significant amount of force.
Step 4
• Remove the microSD card tray assembly from the HTC One M8.
• When reinserting the microSD card, ensure that it is in the proper orientation relative to the tray.
Step 5 Rear Case
• Use an iOpener or heat gun to loosen the adhesive on the upper and lower speaker grilles.
• Refer to the iOpener guide for info on how to use the iOpener.
Step 6
• Use a plastic opening tool to gently peel up the lower speaker grille.
Step 7
• Use a plastic opening tool to gently peel up the upper speaker grille.
Step 8
• Remove the four black 4mm T5 Torx screws.
• Remove the two silver 3mm Phillips #00 screws.
Step 9
• Work your way around the perimeter of the phone with a spudger and plastic opening picks to free the clips that secure the rear case to the display assembly.
• A metal spudger is pictured, but it is best to use a nylon spudger to prevent marring the device.
• Significant force may be required to pry the casing apart.

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