Motorola Moto X 2nd Generation Teardown

Motorola Moto X 2nd Generation Teardown

Motorola Moto X 2nd Generation Teardown Written By: Sophia

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Motorola Moto X 2nd Generation Teardown

INTRODUCTION [video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1Tgi1Aa9gI]

TOOLS: T3 Torx Screwdriver (1) iFixit Opening Picks set of 6 (1) Spudger (1) Tweezers (1)

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Step 1 — Motorola Moto X 2nd Generation Teardown

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Remove SIM card tray.

Step 2

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Insert the eject pin into the hole inside of the port and push to open a gap between back cover and frame.

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Place the guitar pick into the gap.

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Step 3

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Slide the guitar pick to cut the adhesive sticker under the cover. It's a little strong. Finally, peel off the soft back cover.

Step 4

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Remove those two rubber cover.

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Step 5

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Release the side button flex connector and battery connector respectively under the rubber cover.

Step 6

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Twist off all 18 screws on the middle housing and remove it easily.

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Step 7

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Remove the logo.

Step 8

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Get the flex loosen from battery

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Step 9

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Get the flex loosen from the battery.

Step 10

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Pull the battery sticker and pry up the battery.

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Step 11

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Twist off the screw and pry up the securing bracket.

Step 12 

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Remove the side buttons flex.

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Step 13

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Release LCD connector.

Step 14

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Release digitizer connector.

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Step 15

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Pry up the motherboard and remove it carefully. At that time, we can separate the LCD screen from motherboard and get it alone.

Step 16

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Release the connector and remove the rear camera.

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Step 17

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Remove front camera.

Step 18 

Done.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. This document was last generated on 2017-06-17 08:32:22 PM.

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