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Motorola V551 Circuit Board Replacement

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Motorola V551 Circuit Board Replacement

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Use this guide to take a Motorola V551 apart and replace its circuit board.

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      • Press down on the chrome button on the bottom of the chassis. Simultaneously slide the back cover down, away from the phone.

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      • Lever the battery out by pressing upwards on the bottom corners of the battery.

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      • Remove the rubber screw covers using a plastic spudger.

      • Use a T6 Torx screwdriver to remove the screws underneath the rubber screw covers.

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      • Unscrew the antenna.

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      • Gently release the two latches using an opening tool.

      • The plastic latches are very fragile. Don’t use excessive force or they might break.

      • Pry off the back panel by wedging an opening tool into the crevice between the back panel and the circuit board.

      • Lift the back panel off of the phone.

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      • Loosen the copper circuit board connection with an opening tool.

      • Gently lift the copper connection.

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      • Lift up and pull out the pressure pad from under the buttons on the side of the chassis.

      • Gently lift the motherboard off of the front panel.

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Conclusion

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

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