Huawei Honor 6x Front Display Panel Replacement

Last updated on May 7, 2024

30 minutes - 1 hour

Moderate

Introduction

If your screen becomes cracked or is inoperable, the front display panel will need to be replaced. This process involves removing nearly every component of the phone before gaining access to the front display panel.

What you need

Tools

Step 1 SIM Card

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Turn off the device.

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Step 2

Insert the SIM Card Eject Tool into the SIM card tray hole.
Press the eject tool into the hole until the tray clicks open.

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Step 3

Remove the SIM tray from the device using two fingers.
When reinserting the SIM card, be sure it is properly aligned with the SIM tray.

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Step 4

Remove the SIM card from the compartment using two fingers.

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Step 5 Back Cover

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Insert a plastic opening tool into the Micro USB charging port with the the angled side of the tool facing the screen.
Pry the screen off the back of the phone by pushing down on the opening tool.

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Step 6

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Slide the opening tool or spudger along the bottom of the phone and around the edge.

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Step 7

Once three sides of the screen are detached, pry the phone apart using two hands.
When separating the back panel from the screen, do not pull them too far apart. There is an interconnect that is attached to both sides that could break, or tear, if pulled too far.

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Step 8

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Remove the five 4mm Phillips #00 screws using a screwdriver.

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Step 9

Remove the motherboard cover from the device using a spudger or your fingers.

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Step 10 Battery

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Remove the four connectors by placing the spudger between the motherboard and the connectors.
Press upwards against the connectors until they disconnect.
The connectors will make a "click" sound when disconnected.

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Step 11

Remove the battery by first prying a spudger between the battery and the screen.
Slice through the adhesive by pushing card around and underneath the battery.
The adhesive is fairly strong, so make sure to press firmly against the adhesive.
Do not excessively bend the battery. Bending the battery too much can cause it to break and even catch fire.