USB-C Board ReplacementΒΆ

  1. Follow the first part of this procedure to remove the rear cover and internal frame

    • The frame is removed at 1:04

    • You do not need to follow the rest of this disassembly procedure

  2. Remove 2 screws from the lower speaker box (below the battery area) and remove the speaker box

  3. Carefully disconnect the 2 antennas by lifting from the attachment point between the wire and connector

  4. Remove the microphone gasket and set it aside

  5. Remove 2 screws securing the USB-C board

  6. Separate the board from the ribbon cable Place your thumb over the visible part of the orange ribbon cable and gently pull the PCB away with a fingernail. The ribbon cable is glued down, so the board will separate.

You can then install the new USB-C board. It will align with the existing ribbon cable; slide it on to attach.

Warning

Be careful not to crush the microphone gasket during reassembly, as this will adversely affect sound quality.