DIY Guide to Replace Xperia Z1 Compact Screen
Duration: 45 min.
Steps: 8 Steps
In this repair guide, we’re here to help you tackle the task of swapping out your Sony Xperia Z1 Compact’s faulty display unit all by yourself! If your glass is cracked, the touchscreen is acting stubborn and won’t respond, or if the LCD is playing peek-a-boo with black screens and flickers, then this guide is just what you need. Remember, if you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 1
The back cover has a stylish paint job on the inside. Take your time to gently remove any sticky bits left behind to keep it looking sharp and crack-free!
– Alright, let’s get that back cover off! First things first, it’s glued on there pretty well. Grab a heat gun and warm it up a bit to loosen that sticky glue.
– Next, take a suction cup and stick it to the lower part of your device. Give it a gentle pull while using a plastic pick to keep the chassis down. Teamwork makes the dream work!
– Once you see a little gap forming between the chassis and the back cover, slide that pick right in there. Just a heads up, the inside of the back cover is painted, so be super careful when you’re cleaning up any leftover adhesive to avoid any scratches or cracks.
– Now, run the pick all the way around the device to fully break free that glue. If you’ve got a couple of picks, feel free to stick one in each corner for extra support.
– Finally, go ahead and lift off the back cover. You’ve got this!
Step 2
– Gently use your trusty spudger to disconnect the battery from the logic board—think of it as a little lever action!
– The battery is held in place by a Phillips screw. Go ahead and remove that screw, which is snugly fastened through the battery’s plastic eyelet and into the enclosure. It’s just one 3.0 mm Phillips screw, so it shouldn’t be too tricky!
– With the spudger in hand, carefully lift the battery a bit out of its cozy spot in the enclosure. Now, slide the spudger right where that screw used to be at the plastic eyelet.
– And voilà! You can now remove the battery from the device. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 3
Don’t pull the plug on this! First, make sure the display is securely attached to the bottom of the device. Your patience will pay off, trust us.
– First up, the display is stuck to the chassis with some serious glue. Give it some warmth with a heat gun to loosen things up a bit.
– Next, grab a suction cup and stick it on the lower part of your device. Pull gently while using a plastic pick to keep the chassis steady.
– Once you see a little gap forming between the chassis and the display, slide that pick right in there!
– Now, run the pick all the way around the device to fully break the glue’s hold. If you have extra picks, feel free to pop one in each corner for a smoother release.
Step 4
Hey there! Just a friendly reminder: the display is snugly attached to the bottom of the device, so take it easy and don’t just rip it off!
– Gently lift the display and give it a smooth 180° fold over the transverse axis, right at the end where the voice microphone hangs out.
– Use the spudger to disconnect the display from the logic board, treating it like a trusty lever.
Step 5
– Gently place the new display at the edge of the enclosure, making it a breeze to connect the display cable to the logic board.
– Connect the display to the logic board and listen for that satisfying soft click as the connector locks into place.
– Carefully fold the display over to seal up your device like a pro.
Step 6
– Let’s get that display snugly on the chassis! Gently press it down along all the edges to ensure it sticks like a champ.
– If you find it a bit tricky, try warming up the side of the device where the display goes. A little heat can help it bond better. And hey, clamping it down can keep that pressure steady while it sets!
Step 7
– Gently place the battery back in its cozy spot inside the device. Just make sure those two little plastic tabs on the battery’s edge find their happy home in the enclosure.
– Secure the battery to the enclosure using the trusty Phillips screw. Grab that 1 x 3.0 mm Phillips screw and let’s get it done!
– Now, connect the battery to the logic board and you’re almost there!
Step 8
– Time to get that back cover snugly fit on the chassis! Give it a good press all around the edges to make sure it sticks like a champ.
– If you find it’s being a bit stubborn, warming up the back of the device can help it bond better. A little clamp action can also do wonders by keeping that constant pressure on the back cover!
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