Introduction
Use this guide to remove the back cover. This guide is a prerequisite for many other guides. You may need to remove the midframe if your need to install a new antenna, Micro USB port, headphone jack and earpiece, or replace the motherboard.
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Make sure the screen is face-down and the camera is opposite you.
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Insert the flat end of a spudger into the phone's top right rectangular slot.
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Use the spudger as a lever to pry open the back of the phone.
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With the spudger still inserted, carefully slide the spudger down the side of the phone.
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Gently peel off the back cover with your hand.
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Pry all the way around the sides with a plastic pry tool and gently pop off the midframe.
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If the cover does not come off easily, continue to pry along the phone's perimeter.
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Separate the midframe from the phone. The midframe should now pull off easily.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
