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Microsoft Lumia 650 Motherboard Replacement

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  1. Microsoft Lumia 650 Motherboard Replacement, Power off the device: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Press and hold the power button and swipe down to power off the device.

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  2. Microsoft Lumia 650 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the back cover by prying up from the bottom.

    • The back plastic is fairly bendable, but take care not to bend it too much while pulling it off the back.

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  3. Microsoft Lumia 650 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the battery: step 3, image 1 of 2 Microsoft Lumia 650 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the battery: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • With the back of the phone removed, lift the battery from the top and remove it.

    • Always be careful with batteries, even if they seem protected. Store it in a safe place.

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  5. Microsoft Lumia 650 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the SIM card and SD card: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • If present, remove the SIM card and the SD card from beside the battery slot.

    • To remove the SD card, pull it out with your fingernail.

    • To remove the SIM card, push in on it and pull it out.

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  6. Microsoft Lumia 650 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the back screws: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 12 Torx T4 screws from the back panel of the phone.

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  7. Microsoft Lumia 650 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the back panel: step 6, image 1 of 2 Microsoft Lumia 650 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the back panel: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Pry up around the panel to remove it from the phone.

    • There is a small clip, marked in red, just next to the battery connectors on the panel which is very easy to break.

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  8. Microsoft Lumia 650 Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect cameras: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the cameras from the motherboard.

    • Disconnect the rear-facing camera connector and remove the camera from the phone.

    • Disconnect the front-facing camera connector and remove the camera from the phone. It is held in with a small amount of adhesive, but you should be able to pull it out.

    • You can now replace these parts.

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  9. Microsoft Lumia 650 Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect ribbon cables: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the remaining ribbon cables from the motherboard.

    • Disconnect the display ribbon cable.

    • Disconnect the top I/O, earpiece and proximity sensor ribbon cable.

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  10. Microsoft Lumia 650 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the motherboard: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Moving the ribbon cables to one side, you can now remove the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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