Asus Zenfone 3 Max Screen Replacement Guide: DIY Step-by-Step

– Find the SIM card slot hanging out on the upper left side of your Asus Zenfone Max 3. It’s like a little treasure waiting for you!

– Grab your trusty iFixit 150mm Flex Extension along with that Hex 0.7 bit or your SIM card eject tool. Let’s get this party started!

– Gently slide the tool into the tiny hole on the SIM card slot and pop it open like a pro. You’ve got this!

– Time to say goodbye to that old SIM card! Give it a gentle tug and pull it out completely.

– Time for some phone surgery, doc! Gently break a sterile opening tool and slide it in between the mainframe and the outer layers. Start moving the tool around in a choreographed dance, prying and pulling all the phone’s secrets free from its protective casing. Hip hip, hooray, we’re nearly there!

– Alright, now that the original cover is off, let’s get that new one on! Gently press the new cover onto the back of your phone, making sure it’s nice and snug.

– Carefully unplug the shiny gold cable—it’s the one highlighted with a red circle in the picture. Easy does it!

– Grab the little black adhesive tab stuck to the top of the battery and give it a gentle tug. Look for the orange circle in the pic if you’re unsure. You’ve got this!

– Alright, let’s get that battery out! Gently tug on the blue removal tab at the bottom of the battery to release it like a pro.

– Now, go ahead and completely lift out the battery. You’ve got this!

– Let’s get started! First things first, grab your trusty Phillips #0 screwdriver and gently unscrew those two 2.5mm screws nestled in the upper corners of your device. They’re the ones highlighted with red circles, just waiting for your attention.

– Once you’ve successfully removed both screws, it’s time to show that white plastic internal panel who’s boss. Carefully detach it from the device and set it aside, freeing up the way for your next steps!

– Alrighty, it’s time to unscrew these four 2.5mm Phillips #0 screw buddies holding down the motherboard.

– Now, gently slide off the two little device cables at the bottom of the motherboard using your handy-dandy nylon spudger.

– Last but not least, disconnect the final component cable with that same awesome spudger from earlier.

– Gently grasp the motherboard and carefully lift it out of the device’s casing. You’ve got this!

– First things first, pull out that SIM card tray completely! If you’re unsure how, just check out our handy SIM card replacement guide.

– Next up, it’s time to get the back cover off. Dive into our back cover replacement guide for all the tips you need to do it right!

– Last but definitely not least, let’s get that battery out of there. Take a peek at our battery replacement guide for a smooth removal process.

– Grab your Phillips #0 screwdriver and remove those four 2.5mm screws near the speaker. Pop off the small black plastic cover—easy peasy!

– Next up, let’s tackle the antenna. Gently disconnect that long black wire starting from the bottom.

– Now, say goodbye to the tan component. Just disconnect it, and you’re golden! If you hit a snag, remember you can always schedule a repair.

– Let’s kick things off at the top of your phone! Gently disconnect the black screen flex cable (you know, the rectangular one) and peel it back like you’re unwrapping a present.

– Now, still at the top of the phone, it’s time to disconnect the charging port flex cable (that’s the other black one) along with the microphone button. Peel it back just like before!

– First up, let’s tackle those four pesky 2.5mm Phillips #0 screws that are keeping the motherboard in place. Unscrew them and gently lift out the motherboard. Need a hand with the motherboard swap? Check out our handy motherboard replacement guide.

– Next, say goodbye to the (blue) daughterboard. When you pull it out, the charging port flex cable will come along for the ride.

– Now, it’s time to move that rubber piece (marked with orange circles) from the old charging port to your shiny new LCD assembly. It’s like giving your new screen a little upgrade!

– Just a heads up: be gentle when removing the daughterboard. It’s slim and has a strong bond with the screen, so handle it with care!