Sony Xperia Z5 Compact Motherboard Replacement

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Introduction

The motherboard is the central hub of communication between all of the components in the device. If one or more components are failing in your device, you should consider replacing the motherboard. Use this guide to replace the motherboard in your device.

What you need

Step 1 Charging port flex

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Power off and remove SIM card tray.

Step 2

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Heat up the back cover to soften the adhesive.
Place the suction cup to open a gap from top side, then insert guitar picks and slide it to cut the adhesive underneath.
Remove back cover.

Step 3

Remove all 10 Phillips screws.
Disconnect NFC clip and flashlight clip.

Step 4

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Remove the plastic bracket.
Pry up and remove back frame.

Step 5

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Remove front camera.

Step 6

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Remove rear camera.

Step 7

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Remove loudspeaker.

Step 8

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Release charging port connector.
Remove plastic protective bar.
Pry up motherboard assembly from this side. There are three flex connectors connecting the motherboard underneath. So pry up the motherboard assembly gently.