DIY Microsoft Lumia 650 Motherboard Replacement Guide: Step-by-Step

– Give that power button a good press and hold, then slide down to switch off your device. You’ve got this!

– Gently pop off the back cover by lifting it from the bottom. You’ve got this!

– Now that the back of the phone is off, gently lift the battery from the top and take it out. You’ve got this!

– Got a SIM or SD card hanging out by the battery? Gently pop them out.

– Slide that SD card out with your fingernail—easy does it.

– For the SIM card, give it a little push and pull it out. You’ve got this!

– Alright, let’s get this party started! We’re going to remove 12 Torx T4 screws from the back panel. It’s like a little screw-removing dance party. Just make sure you keep track of them all. You don’t want to lose any, now do you?

– Gently lift around the edges of the panel to pop it off the phone.

– Alrighty, so let’s take these camera connectors on a little vacay, shall we? Break ’em up from their mom, the motherboard. Now that they’re single and ready to mingle, you’re all set to replace them with better-looking models if you’re feeling extra sparkly that day! The rear-facing camera can go pack its bags, as you take it out, and don’t forget about the front-facing camera – it’s got its own lil’ adventure waiting for it too; just a tad of sticky goodness holding it in place, but it shouldn’t be adeal!

– Gently unplug those remaining ribbon cables from the motherboard, like you’re giving it a little hug goodbye.

– Carefully disconnect the display ribbon cable, treating it like a delicate piece of art.

– Unplug the top I/O, earpiece, and proximity sensor ribbon cable with a steady hand, as if you’re performing a graceful dance.

– Now, with a little wiggle and a whole lot of care, gently move those ribbon cables out of the way. The motherboard is just begging for some freedom! Go on, give it a little push. You’ve got this!