Introduction
When your device is failing to turn on or properly function, the motherboard may be faulty. Use this guide to remove and replace the motherboard in your device.
What you need
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Use a pair of iOpeners by heating them in a microwave and placing the hot pads on the edges of the phone.
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Allow to sit for 1-2 minutes to heat up the adhesive.
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Gently push down on the small black tab with a Spudger to release the protective board.
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Slide an Opening Tool between the phone and the protective board and slide along the edges of the phone to unclip it.
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Carefully wiggle the board back and forth while gently pulling to unclip the last attachment point.
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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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I followed these instructions and now my phone’s touchscreen is unresponsive. The phone turns off and on by holding the power button, and the screen displays the image properly, but it won’t respond to touch to unlock it.