Motorola DROID RAZR User manual

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TTT-9004 T5 Torx Screwdriver
TTT-9010 Plastic Opening Tools
TTT-9013 Spudger
Razor Blade
Heat Gun / Blow Dryer
Motorola Droid Razr - Disassemble Guide
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The repair of the Motorola Droid Razr smartphone, can be both simple and inexpensive if
you follow the steps of this disassemble guide. To assist you in completing the repair, the
steps we have provided will help you quickly, and safely, replace a broken display, along
with other internal components that may have become damaged.
You can find a full archive of fixez.com disassemble guides and videos, for numerous makes
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•On the lower left hand side of the Razr is the door
for the SIM and MicroSD cards. Open this door
and remove the two cards before proceeding to
disassemble the phone.
•Use the plastic opening tool to pry the back cover
off the phone. Work around the perimeter of the
phone’s seam to carefully un-snap each clip.
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Step 1 – Battery
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There is a small amount of adhesive in the center
of the back cover attaching it to the battery. Using
the metal spudger, separate this adhesive.

Step 4
•You can now remove the back cover from the
Razr.
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Step 5
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With the back cover removed, the battery is
visible. Locate and remove the two T5 torx
screws under the red rubber terminal cover. This
will disconnect the battery’s current.
With the torx screws removed, use the plastic
spudger and the pull-tab to help lift the battery.
You can now remove the battery from the
Motorola Droid Razr.

•The camera cover plate is a clear plastic plate that
needs to be removed to expose one of the screws
that secures the case together.
•Underneath the black foil, to the right of the
camera, is a securing T5 torx screw. Use the razor
blade to cut a small hole in the foil to access this
screw. Remove the securing screw.
Step 9
•There are a total of ten T5 torx head screws that
secure the rear chassis onto the phone. Use the T5
torx bit screwdriver to remove these screws. The
chassis is now free, remove it from the phone.
Step 7
Step 8
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•With the plastic opening tool, peel this plastic cover
off the Razr.

•Insert the plastic opening tool in the seam of the
phone’s unit and rear case. Release the plastic clips
that secure it around the perimeter of the phone.
You can now remove the rear portion of the phone’s
case.
Step 12
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Step 11 – Rear Speaker
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•The phone’s rear speaker is housed in the back
portion of the phone’s case. Use the spudger and
pry up to release the securing adhesive. You can
now remove the rear speaker from the Motorola
Droid Razr.
•The metal frame helping secure the motherboard
into the phone is held in place with three T5 torx
screws. Use the T5 torx screwdriver to remove
these screws.
Motorola Droid Razr–Disassemble Guide

•With the frame’s screws removed, detach the metal
frame from the Droid Razr.
Step 15
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•There is a small metal shield that covers the
display assembly connections in the middle of the
motherboard. Use the spudger and pry this shield
up to reveal the display’s plugs.
•Three push plug connections need to be removed
from the motherboard. Use the spudger to pry up
and release the connections.
Motorola Droid Razr–Disassemble Guide

•On the camera side of the device, plastic tabs are
holding the connections into the motherboard and
the display assembly.
Step 18 – Earpiece Speaker
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•With all the connections and securing screws
removed, use the spudger to finish separating the
motherboard from the display assembly.
•The next three connections to be removed are in
locking sockets. To release the ribbon cables make
sure you flip the tabs upward.
Motorola Droid Razr–Disassemble Guide
•Use the spudger to release these tabs. The
motherboard can now be removed from the Razr.
•The earpiece speaker is the first connection. Use
the spudger to flip the socket lock up, release the
cable, and remove the earpiece speaker from its
socket in the Motorola Droid Razr.

•The front-facing camera is the next connection. Use
the spudger to flip the socket lock up, release the
cable, and remove the camera from its socket in the
Razr.
Step 21 – Display Assembly
Step 19 – Front-Facing Camera
Step 20 – Rear-Facing Camera
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•The rear-facing camera is the last connection. Use
the spudger to flip the socket lock up, release the
cable, and remove the rear-facing camera from its
socket in the Razr.
•Now, turn your attention back to the display
assembly. The touch panel and plastic frame
around it is an entire unit.
Motorola Droid Razr–Disassemble Guide
•To replace the plastic frame only, the two pieces
need to be separated from each other. A small
amount of adhesive is holding the touch screen/
front panel and frame together.
•Use the heat gun/blow dryer and the spudger
to separate these two for replacement.

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