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Huawei P9 Lite Motherboard Shield Removal

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  1. Huawei P9 Lite Motherboard Shield Removal, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 Huawei P9 Lite Motherboard Shield Removal, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Use an opening pick to unclip the rear cover, starting from the bottom corner.

    • Work your way around counterclockwise and carefully pry the plastic tabs open one by one.

  2. Huawei P9 Lite Motherboard Shield Removal: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • There is adhesive underneath the back cover that holds it to the battery and the metal plate at the top.

    • Be careful with the flex cable at the right hand side.

    • Twist the opening pick to lever the back cover away and loosen it from the adhesive.

  3. Huawei P9 Lite Motherboard Shield Removal: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • When the back cover is freed from the adhesive you can pop it off by hand completely.

  4. Huawei P9 Lite Motherboard Shield Removal, Motherboard Shield: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the nine Phillips #00 screws that secure the metal shield plate.

    • Some screws may be covered with tamper proof stickers. Remove them to ensure a proper seating for your driver.

  5. Huawei P9 Lite Motherboard Shield Removal: step 5, image 1 of 2 Huawei P9 Lite Motherboard Shield Removal: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Do not remove the shield plate yet, it is attached by a connector and an adhered cable.

    • Use a spudger to disconnect the fingerprint sensor from the motherboard.

    • Peel the NFC antenna cable off of the metal plate.

Conclusion

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

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