HTC Verizon windows phone 8X User manual

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TTT-9007 Small Phillips Screwdriver
TTT-9010 Plastic Opening Tools
TTT-9013 Spudger
Heat Gun / Blow Dryer
HTC Windows Phone 8X - Disassemble Guide
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This guide will show you how to disassemble the HTC Windows Phone 8X, assisting in
making the repair of the device both simple and inexpensive. Following the steps we have
provided should help you quickly, and safely, replace not only a broken display, but also
other internal components that may have become damaged.
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•Begin the disassemble by removing the SIM
card tray from the phone. Using the SIM card
release tool or a paperclip, eject the tray from
the phone.
•To enter into the HTC Windows Phone 8X
body, heat the outside perimeter of the display
assembly with the heat gun/blow dryer. Use the
plastic opening tool to pry the display away
from the phone’s body.
Step 
•Do not remove the display assembly completely
because there are two ribbon cables attached to
the motherboard.
Step 1 – LCD & Touch Screen Assembly
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•The next step requires you to pry on the outside
case of the phone. Maneuver the assembly to a
spot where you will be able to proceed.

Step 4
•Look closely inside the perimeter of the phone,
you will notice the plastic tabs that secure the
internals to the phone's body.
•You should now be able to see the internals on the
case backing. With patience, very carefully
separate the internals from the case backing. Now,
you will begin removing the individual parts.
•The majority of the ribbon cables’ securing
connections are FPC sockets that have a locking
tab.
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•Use the plastic opening tool to pry these tabs
back. Allow the phones internals to pass the case
backing until they can be removed from the HTC
Windows Phone 8X.
•Flip the tab up 90 degrees and then release the
first of two cables. Keep the display assembly
attached while slipping the cable out of its
socket.

•The second ribbon cable is identical to the first. Flip
the lock, release the cable, and slip it out of its
socket.
•Maneuver the two ribbon cables out of the small
slots that allow them to pass onto the motherboard.
Step 9 – Dock Port Assembly
•Move your attention to the motherboard next. Start
with the removal of the dock port connector and
antenna plug using the spudger.
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•You can now remove the display assembly from the
HTC Windows Phone 8X.

•Continue with the spudger to pry the dock port
assembly off of the adhesive securing it to the
motherboard.
Step 12 – Power Button
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•Locate and remove the seven Phillips screws (#00)
that hold the protective shield on the phone. The
shield protects all the goodies inside. Remove the
shield from the HTC phone.
•Locate the next FPC locking socket that you can flip
up. Unlock and release the ribbon cable to remove
the power button from the top of the HTC Windows
Phone 8X.
HTC Windows Phone 8X–Disassemble Guide
•You can now remove the dock port assembly from
the HTC Windows Phone 8X.

•Use the spudger to pry the volume & camera
buttons’ connections. Remove the buttons on the
side of the HTC phone.
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Step 13 – Volume & Camera Buttons
Step 14 – Headphone Jack
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•The headphone jack is next to remove. It also has
the FPC locking socket you can lift up from the
motherboard. Unlock and release the cable.
•The headphone jack is secured with a metal clip.
Use the spudger to pry this clip up to release the
headphone jack. You can now remove the
headphone jack from the HTC Windows Phone
8X.
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•Unplug the upper antenna connector with the
spudger by prying up on the plug to release it from
the motherboard.
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•Locate and remove the two Phillips screws (#00)
that secure the battery connection to the
motherboard. Once they are removed, pry up on
the connection to disconnect it from the phone.
•Locate and remove the three Phillips screws
(#00) that secure the motherboard onto the
frame assembly.
HTC Windows Phone 8X–Disassemble Guide

•The vibrator motor is a single plug connector. It
needs to be disconnected so you can remove the
vibrator from the HTC Windows Phone 8X.
Step 21 - Battery
Step 19 - Vibrator
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•With the screws removed and the connections all
disconnected, remove the motherboard from the
HTC Windows Phone 8X frame assembly.
•The battery is secured with a small amount of
adhesive. Use the spudger to pry up the battery
from the frame assembly.
HTC Windows Phone 8X–Disassemble Guide
•You can now remove the battery from the HTC
Windows Phone 8X.

•The speaker removal is simple. Use the spudger
to pry up the speaker so it comes out of the case.
Step 24 – Rear-Facing Camera
Step 22 – Speaker
Step 23 – Front-Facing Camera
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•The front-facing camera is attached to the
motherboard by its connector. Use the
spudger to remove the connection.
•The rear-facing camera is also attached by its
connector. Gently pry on the connection with the
spudger to remove it.
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