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HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the motherboard.

What you need

  1. HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement, Remove the SIM Card Tray: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Poke a paperclip into the hole to the right of the SIM Card Tray. The SIM Card Tray will automatically pop out.

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  2. HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement, Removing the SIM Card Tray: step 2, image 1 of 2 HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement, Removing the SIM Card Tray: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Pull out the SIM Card Tray with your fingers.

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  3. HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement, Loosen the Phone Casing: step 3, image 1 of 2 HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement, Loosen the Phone Casing: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Make sure the USB cover on the bottom of the phone is removed first.

    • Starting at a corner, slowly work your way around the edge of the sides with your prying tool to loosen the front panel.

    • Take your time. A lot of force is necessary to loosen the front panel.

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  4. HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement, Pull the Casing Apart: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Slowly pull the panel apart from the back of the phone.

    • Apply a moderate force to pry the panel from the back of the phone.

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  5. HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement, Remove the Black Tape: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Set the device down so that the bottom of the phone is facing to the right.

    • Gently take off the piece of black tape surrounding the motherboard.

    • Be careful not to rip the tape.

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  6. HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement, Remove the Yellow Tape: step 6, image 1 of 1
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    • Use your tweezers to take off the yellow tape on the bottom left corner of the phone.

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  7. HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Rotate your phone 90 degrees clockwise so the bottom of the phone is facing you.

    • Use the T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 4mm screws located at the bottom of the phone.

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  8. HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement, Remove the Void Screw: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Use the Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the single 2.7mm void screw on the bottom right.

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  10. HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement, Remove the Screw Retaining Bracket: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Rotate your phone back 90 Degrees counter-clockwise.

    • Use your tweezers to take off the small metal retaining bracket on the bottom right of the phone.

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  11. HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement, Remove the Connector Screws: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the following Phillips #000 screws from the motherboard:

    • Four 1.6 mm screws

    • Two 1.5 mm screws

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  12. HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement, Unfasten the Connectors: step 11, image 1 of 2 HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement, Unfasten the Connectors: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Use your pry tool to unfasten the connectors on both sides of the motherboard.

    • The connectors will still be attached to the green camera board at the top so DO NOT try to pull them off or bend them severely.

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  13. HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement, Remove the Yellow Tape: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Use your tweezers to remove the two pieces of yellow tape shown.

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  14. HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement, Flipping up the White Board: step 13, image 1 of 2 HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement, Flipping up the White Board: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Use your tweezers to gently snap up the white board on the bottom right of the motherboard.

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  15. HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the Connector: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Use your tweezers to disconnect the black connector on the bottom right of the motherboard.

    • Be careful not to bend the Flex Cable of the Connector.

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  16. HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement, Flipping up the White Board: step 15, image 1 of 2 HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement, Flipping up the White Board: step 15, image 2 of 2

    • Use your tweezers to gently snap the other white board on the bottom right of the motherboard up.

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  17. HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the Connector: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Use your tweezers to disconnect the other small connector on the bottom right of the motherboard.

    • Be careful not to bend the Flex Cables for the Connector.

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  18. HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement, Flipping up the White Board: step 17, image 1 of 2 HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement, Flipping up the White Board: step 17, image 2 of 2

    • Rotate the phone 180 degrees.

    • Use your tweezers to gently snap up the white board on the top left of the motherboard.

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  19. HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the Connector: step 18, image 1 of 1

    • Use your tweezers to disconnect the cable on the top left of the motherboard.

    • Be careful not to bend the Flex Cable of the Connector.

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  20. HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement, Flipping up the Black Board: step 19, image 1 of 2 HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement, Flipping up the Black Board: step 19, image 2 of 2

    • Use your tweezers to gently snap up the black board on the top left of the motherboard.

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  21. HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the Small Ribbon Connector: step 20, image 1 of 1

    • Use your tweezers to gently remove the yellow connector on the top left of the phone.

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  22. HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement, Remove the Black Wire: step 21, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the long black wire on the left of the motherboard.

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  23. HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement, Remove the Two Black Wires: step 22, image 1 of 1

    • Reorient the phone so that the green camera board is farthest from you.

    • Use your tweezers to remove the two wires located at the top of the board. The wires snap off very easily so not much force is needed.

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  24. HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 23, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the two 3.9mm screws on top of motherboard.

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  25. HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement, Remove the Motherboard: step 24, image 1 of 2 HTC Droid DNA Motherboard Replacement, Remove the Motherboard: step 24, image 2 of 2

    • Now, use your fingers to slowly pull up the motherboard and remove it from the phone.

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Conclusion

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

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