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• Heat Gun / Blow Dryer This guide will show you how to disassemble the HTC Thunderbolt 4G, assisting in making the repair of the device both simple and inexpensive. Following the steps we have provided should help you quickly, and safely, replace not only a broken display, but also any other internal components that may have become damaged.
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• With the back cover removed, the battery is easily accessible. Use the plastic opening tool to lift and remove the battery from the HTC Thunderbolt 4G. Step 3 – SIM & MicroSD Card • With the battery and rear cover removed, the SIM and MicroSD cards are easily accessible.
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The plastic cover on the bottom front portion of the phone needs to be removed. Using the plastic opening tool, gently pry up the plastic cover to pop it out of its location in the HTC Thunderbolt 4G. Step 5 •...
The rear portion of the phone’s case has clips around the entire perimeter of the phone. Use the plastic opening tool to release these clips and remove the rear portion from the Thunderbolt 4G. Step 9 – Speaker Assembly The speaker assembly is secured to the rear •...
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HTC Thunderbolt 4G–Disassemble Guide Step 10 • There is a ribbon cable secured in a locking socket on the bottom of the phone. Use the spudger to lift the lock on the socket and release the ribbon cable. When the ribbon cable is released, remove the ribbon cable from its socket.
HTC Thunderbolt 4G–Disassemble Guide Step 13 – Front-Facing Camera • There is a piece of tape covering the connections for the front-facing camera and the rear-facing camera. Peel back and remove this tape so you can access these connections. Step 14 •...
HTC Thunderbolt 4G–Disassemble Guide Step 16 – Camera Flash • The camera flash is secured by a plugged connection in the motherboard. Use the spudger to gently pry up this piece and then remove it from the HTC Thunderbolt. Step 17 – Earpiece Speaker •...
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• You can now remove the LCD and touch screen from the HTC Thunderbolt 4G. Step 21 • With the LCD and touch screen removed from the Thunderbolt, you can now peel the ribbon cable from the back of the LCD and separate the LCD and touch screen from each other.
HTC Thunderbolt 4G–Disassemble Guide Step 22 • Use the spudger to peel the home button’s light assembly out of its securing adhesive, and then lift and remove the light assembly from the display assembly’s frame. Final Layout To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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