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Motorola Photon 4G MB855 Motherboard Replacement

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  1. Motorola Photon 4G MB855 Motherboard Replacement, Removing the Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 Motorola Photon 4G MB855 Motherboard Replacement, Removing the Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Insert a plastic opening tool into the indentation at the bottom of the phone between the front and rear covers.

    • Lift the back cover from the bottom and remove it from the phone.

  2. Motorola Photon 4G MB855 Motherboard Replacement, Removing the Battery: step 2, image 1 of 2 Motorola Photon 4G MB855 Motherboard Replacement, Removing the Battery: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Insert a plastic opening tool, or your finger, into the notch in between the sim card and the battery and lift the battery upward.

    • Remove the battery from your phone.

  3. Motorola Photon 4G MB855 Motherboard Replacement, Removing Screw Covers: step 3, image 1 of 3 Motorola Photon 4G MB855 Motherboard Replacement, Removing Screw Covers: step 3, image 2 of 3 Motorola Photon 4G MB855 Motherboard Replacement, Removing Screw Covers: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Remove all five screw covers with tweezers located in the picture.

  4. Motorola Photon 4G MB855 Motherboard Replacement, Removing the Midframe: step 4, image 1 of 3 Motorola Photon 4G MB855 Motherboard Replacement, Removing the Midframe: step 4, image 2 of 3 Motorola Photon 4G MB855 Motherboard Replacement, Removing the Midframe: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the 10 T4 Torx screws securing the midframe to the display assembly.

    • Gently pry the midframe from the display assembly and remove it.

  5. Motorola Photon 4G MB855 Motherboard Replacement, Unclipping Display Data Cable: step 5, image 1 of 3 Motorola Photon 4G MB855 Motherboard Replacement, Unclipping Display Data Cable: step 5, image 2 of 3 Motorola Photon 4G MB855 Motherboard Replacement, Unclipping Display Data Cable: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Locate the Display Data Cables

    • Use hands or plastic opening tool to carefully pry off the connectors.

  6. Motorola Photon 4G MB855 Motherboard Replacement, Removing Motherboard: step 6, image 1 of 3 Motorola Photon 4G MB855 Motherboard Replacement, Removing Motherboard: step 6, image 2 of 3 Motorola Photon 4G MB855 Motherboard Replacement, Removing Motherboard: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Be careful when removing the motherboard. The earpiece is connected with small wires and adhesive. Use a thin tool to pry it off before removing the motherboard.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to gently pry off each section of the Motherboard.

    • Slowly and carefully remove the motherboard from the front panel assembly.

Conclusion

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

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