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Nexus S Rear Inner Frame Replacement

What you need

  1. Nexus S Rear Inner Frame Replacement, Rear Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Gently insert a plastic opening tool between the rear panel and the inner rear frame near the rear-facing camera.

    • Use your plastic opening tool to pry up the rear case around the perimeter of the Nexus S.

  2. Nexus S Rear Inner Frame Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the rear panel from the Nexus S.

  3. Nexus S Rear Inner Frame Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Using the edge of a plastic opening tool, lift the battery from the end closest to the headphone jack.

    • Remove the battery from the Nexus S.

  4. Nexus S Rear Inner Frame Replacement, SIM Card: step 4, image 1 of 2 Nexus S Rear Inner Frame Replacement, SIM Card: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Use your thumb to slide the SIM card downwards from the SIM card slot.

    • Remove the SIM card.

  5. Nexus S Rear Inner Frame Replacement, Rear Inner Frame: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the six Phillips screws securing the rear inner frame to the inner case.

  6. Nexus S Rear Inner Frame Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Insert the flat edge of a plastic opening tool in between the rear inner frame and the top left corner of the Nexus S.

    • Pry the opening tool upwards to pop the top right corner from the clips securing it to the inner assembly.

  7. Nexus S Rear Inner Frame Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Nexus S Rear Inner Frame Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Insert the plastic opening tool to the right of the power button.

    • Slide the plastic opening tool downwards along the perimeter of the Nexus S to release the clips on the right side.

  8. Nexus S Rear Inner Frame Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Nexus S Rear Inner Frame Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • In the same manner as previously described, release the bottom clips located near the bottom of the Nexus S.

  9. Nexus S Rear Inner Frame Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Insert and pry the plastic opening tool to release the final clip securing the rear inner frame to the inner assembly.

  10. Nexus S Rear Inner Frame Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Lift and remove the rear inner frame from the Nexus S.

  11. Nexus S Rear Inner Frame Replacement, Rear Inner Frame: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Rear inner frame remains.

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