Introduction
Use this guide to replace the rear case on your Nexus 6.
What you need
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With a SIM card eject tool (a paperclip will work as well), push down on the hole at the top of the phone until the SIM card holder releases. This should not take much pressure.
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Remove the SIM card and the SIM card holder.
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Tool used on this step:iOpener$12.99
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Lay out a soft cloth on your workspace to prevent scratching the screen in this and future steps.
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Pry open the back casing using the soft plastic opening pick.
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Carefully pull the back casing apart from the rest of the phone with your hands. Because the casing is glued to the rest of the phone, this step may require some force. Don't be alarmed if the casing flexes a bit.
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With tweezers, remove the rubber protector on the lower part of the phone.
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With a spudger, unlatch the ZIF connector revealed. See instructions for detatching ZIF connectors here.
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Completely separate the battery side from the motherboard side by gently pulling the sides apart with your hands.
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