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Kyocera Event Motherboard Replacement

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  1. Kyocera Event Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Kyocera Event Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Kyocera Event Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Locate the small notch on the bottom right side of the phone.

    • To remove the cover, hook your thumb or fingernail into the slot. Then, gently lift the cover up and off.

    • The back cover may flex slightly as you remove it. This is normal, but avoid applying excessive force.

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  2. Kyocera Event Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the small notch below the battery. You may see a white plastic notch sticking out of this space; if so, grasp that tab to pull the battery out of its compartment. If you do not see a white plastic tab, then place your fingernail in the notch and pull upward to release the battery from its compartment.

    • The plastic prying tool can be used to help remove the battery.

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  3. Kyocera Event Motherboard Replacement, Remove the screws.: step 3, image 1 of 2 Kyocera Event Motherboard Replacement, Remove the screws.: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove seven of the 4.9mm tri-head screws. Keep them in a secure location.

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  5. Kyocera Event Motherboard Replacement, Remove the back assembly: step 4, image 1 of 3 Kyocera Event Motherboard Replacement, Remove the back assembly: step 4, image 2 of 3 Kyocera Event Motherboard Replacement, Remove the back assembly: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Pry the back assembly away from the body on all four sides of the phone.

    • Start prying at the top and work around.

    • Remove the buttons for the volume and power-this will allow for easier disassembly.

    • The back assembly is firmly attached to the body of the phone so removing it will require some force.

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  6. Kyocera Event Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 2 Kyocera Event Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the black L-shaped cover at the top center of the phone.

    • Remove the piece, including the attached ribbon, and set it aside.

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  7. Kyocera Event Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect Cables: step 6, image 1 of 3 Kyocera Event Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect Cables: step 6, image 2 of 3 Kyocera Event Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect Cables: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Use a spudger to carefully disconnect the black cable.

    • Use the spudger to carefully disconnect the brown cable.

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  8. Kyocera Event Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Kyocera Event Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the hook at the bottom of the phone. Use the spudger unlatch the hook connecting the motherboard to the front assembly of the phone.

    • Using your fingers, gently grab the motherboard and pull.

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  9. Kyocera Event Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Prior to removing the motherboard, remove the speaker from the top of the device.

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  10. Kyocera Event Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Using fingers, remove the motherboard from its casing.

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Conclusion

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

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