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HMD Skyline Replacement

Sim card tray replacement
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HMD Skyline SIM Card Tray Replacement
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  • Page 1 HMD Skyline SIM Card Tray Replacement Follow this guide to remove or replace the SIM... Internal...
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION Follow this guide to remove or replace the SIM card tray—which includes the microSD card expansion— in your HMD Skyline smartphone. TOOLS: SIM Card Eject Tool Step 1 — Remove the SIM card tray Firmly press a SIM eject tool, bit, or straightened paper clip into the SIM tray hole on the bottom edge of your phone until the tray ejects.
  • Page 3 HMD Skyline Back Cover Replacement Followthisguidetoreplaceacrackedor... Internal...
  • Page 4 INTRODUCTION Follow this guide to replace a cracked or damaged back cover on your HMD Skyline smartphone. The back cover includes the wireless charging coil. If your phone's wireless charging is intermittent or not charging at all, you may need to replace the back cover.
  • Page 5 Step 2 — Separate the back cover A screw‑driven camshaft in the bottom left corner pushes the back cover away from the phone, creating a gap to begin separating the cover. With the back cover facing up, use a T3 Torx screwdriver to turn the screw in the bottom edge counterclockwise until the back cover pops up.
  • Page 6 Step 4 Continue sliding the pick under the perimeter of the back cover to fully separate the clips and adhesive. Step 5 — Remove the back cover Lift and remove the back cover. During reassembly: Now is a good time to test your phone before sealing it up. Power it on and check that it works.
  • Page 7 perimeter to re- engage all the clips. Internal...
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  • Page 9 HMD Skyline Battery Replacement Followthisguideto replaceadead or worn-out... Internal...
  • Page 10 INTRODUCTION Follow this guide to replace a dead or worn-out battery in your HMD Skyline smartphone. Your phone's lithium-ion battery has a limited lifespan. If your phone dies quickly and doesn't hold a charge, it may be time to replace the battery.
  • Page 11 Step 2 — Separate the back cover A screw‑driven camshaft in the bottom left corner pushes the back cover away from the phone, creating a gap to begin separating the cover. With the back cover facing up, use a T3 Torx screwdriver to turn the screw in the counterclockwise bottom edge until the back cover pops up.
  • Page 12 Step 4 Continue sliding the pick under the perimeter of the back cover to fully separate the clips and adhesive. Step 5 — Remove the back cover Lift and remove the back cover. During reassembly: Now is a good time to test your phone before sealing it up. Power it on and check that it works.
  • Page 13 Place the back cover onto the frame and firmly squeeze around the perimeter to reengage all the clips. Internal...
  • Page 14 Snap -1 Snap -2 Internal...
  • Page 15 Step 6 — Disconnect the battery Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the battery connector cover. Step 7 Gently flip the graphite sheet on the battery over the top edge of your phone. Internal...
  • Page 16 Be careful not to tear the sheet, as it's very delicate. Internal...
  • Page 17 Step 8 Insert the point of a spudger in the notch on the left edge of the battery connector cover and pry up to release its clips. Only insert your tool enough to pry up the cover. Otherwise, you may accidentally disconnect the rear camera press connector.( Refer Snap-3 on next Page ).
  • Page 18 Check if the rear camera press connector got disconnected during the previous step. If it did, reconnect it. To reconnect a press connector, align it over the socket and gently press down on one side until it clicks into place, then press down on the other side. It might take a few tries to align the connector.
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  • Page 20 Step 10 — Separate the battery adhesive Be very careful not to bend, crease, or puncture the battery during the next few steps. A damaged battery can leak dangerous chemicals and catch fire. Use your fingers to carefully peel the three plastic tabs from the right side of the battery. Step 11 With one hand, fold the clear outer tabs out of the way of the battery and firmly hold them down to secure the frame.
  • Page 21 need to apply constant, steady pressure to allow the adhesive to separate. Lay the battery over the left edge of your phone. Internal...
  • Page 22 Step 12 Use your fingers to peel the battery's plastic film from the frame. Step 13 — Remove the battery Remove the battery and its film. Never reuse a deformed or damaged battery, as it's a potential safety hazard. Replace it with a new battery. Internal...
  • Page 23 Step 14 — Remove the old battery adhesive Useaspudgerto scrapeupacorneroftheoldadhesiveuntilyou cangrip itwith apair oftweezers. Grip the adhesive with your tweezers and slowly peel it up. Togetabetterholdontheadhesive,grip thetweezersclosetothetipsandtwistthem to roll the adhesive around the tweezers. Repeattheprocess to peelupandremoveall theold adhesive. Internal...
  • Page 24 Step 15 — Apply your replacement adhesive Before applying the new adhesive, it's helpful to see how it will be oriented in the battery recess. Hold the replacement adhesive so the clear textured liner is on the bottom and place it into the battery recess to find the proper orientation. Step 16 Remove the clear textured liner to expose the adhesive.
  • Page 25 align the top left and bottom right corners. Internal...
  • Page 26 Step 17 Pressdownontheentiresurfaceoftheadhesivewithyourfingerstosecureitinthe recess. Usetheflatendofaspudger to pressdownandsecuretheedgesoftheadhesive. Step 18 — Remove all the liners Usethepulltabonthetopleftcornerto peelupandremovethelargeblueliner. Ifanyoftheadhesivestartstopeelupwiththeliner,gentlylayitbackdownanduse theflatendofaspudger to secureit. Internal...
  • Page 27 Step 19 Usethepull tabs in thebottomleftand toprightcorners to remove thetwo remaining red liners. Step 20 — Adhere your battery Carefullyholdthebatteryaboveitsrecessandreconnectthepressconnector—this ensures proper fit and alignment. Firmlypressthebatteryintoitsrecesstosecureitwiththeadhesive. Return to your original repair manual and continue with reassembly. To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order, starting with this step. Internal...
  • Page 28 HMD Skyline Screen Replacement Followthisguidetoreplaceabroken,cracked,... Internal...
  • Page 29 INTRODUCTION Follow this guide to replace a broken, cracked, or non‑responsive screen on your HMD Skyline smartphone. TOOLS: SIM Car Ejector Tool T3 Torx Screwdriver Opening Picks ( Set of 6 ) Spudger Let your phone's battery drain below 25% before starting this repair .
  • Page 30 Step 2 — Separate the back cover A screw‑driven camshaft in the bottom left corner pushes the back cover away from the phone, creating a gap to begin separating the cover. With the back cover facing up, use a T3 Torx screwdriver to turn the screw in the counterclockwise bottom edge until the back cover pops up.
  • Page 31 along the bottom edge to release the clips and separate the adhesive. You should feel and hear the back cover clips release. If you don't, insert the pick deeper and try again. Internal...
  • Page 32 Step 4 Continue sliding the pick under the perimeter of the back cover to fully separate the clips and adhesive. Lift and remove the back cover. During reassembly: Now is a good time to test your phone before sealing it up. Power it on and check that it works.
  • Page 33 Place the back cover onto the frame and firmly squeeze around the perimeter to reengage all the clips. Internal...
  • Page 34 Snap 1 Snap -2 Internal...
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  • Page 36 Step 6 — Remove the screen screws Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the thirteen 4.9 mm‑long screws securing the screen to the frame. These screws will be a different color or slightly different shade than the rest. Step 7 Gently flip the graphite sheet on the battery over the top...
  • Page 37 Step 8 — Disconnect the battery Insert the point of a spudger in the notch on the left edge of the battery connector cover and pry up to release its clips. Only insert your tool enough to pry up the cover. Otherwise, you may accidentally disconnect the rear camera press connector ( Refer Snap - 3 in next Page ) Remove the cover.
  • Page 38 Check if the rear camera press connector got disconnected during the previous step. If it did, reconnect it. To reconnect a press connector, align it over the socket and gently press down on one side until it clicks into place, then press down on the other side. It might take a few tries to align the connector.
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  • Page 40 Step 10 — Disconnect the screen Use your fingers to grip the bottom corner of the metal screen-connector cover. Lift the bottom edge of the cover and pull it towards the bottom of your phone to tear the "seal" sticker and remove the cover. During reassembly, slide the tabs on the top edge of the cover under the motherboard cover and use the cutouts near the screw holes to align the cover.
  • Page 41 connector and pry up to disconnect it. Internal...
  • Page 42 Snap -5 Internal...
  • Page 43 Step 12 — Remove the screen Use one hand to grip the bottom corners of the frame and lift your phone slightly off of your work surface (about 1/2 an inch or roughly 15 mm). Make sure you're only gripping the frame, and not the screen and frame together.
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  • Page 45 Step 13 — Reassembly information During reassembly: Remove any tape or liners from the back of the screen—check the screen cable and front facing camera cutout. ( Refer Snap -8 in next Page. ) Hold the frame in one hand and your replacement screen in the other. front Thread the screen cable through its cutout on the of the frame and press...
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  • Page 48 HMD Skyline Charging Board Replacement Followthisguidetoreplacethechargingboard... Internal...
  • Page 49 INTRODUCTION Follow this guide to replace the charging board in your HMD Skyline smartphone. The USB-C charging port and storage expansion/SIM tray are attached to the charging board. If the USB‑C port breaks, you have problems charging your phone, or the SIM tray isn't inserting correctly, you'll need to replace the entire charging board.
  • Page 50 Step 2 — Remove the SIM card tray Firmly press a SIM eject tool, bit, or straightened paper clip into the SIM tray hole on the bottom edge of your phone until the tray ejects. Remove the SIM card tray. A thin rubber gasket around the SIM tray provides water and dust protection.
  • Page 51 Step 4 Before separating the back cover, note the following: There's a seam just under the back cover panel. Don't insert your tool here. Insert your tool completely under the back cover, so it's between the frame and the underside of the back cover. Insert an opening pick under the bottom left corner of the back cover and slide it along the bottom edge to release the clips and separate the adhesive.
  • Page 52 the clips and adhesive. Internal...
  • Page 53 Step 6 — Remove the back cover Lift and remove the back cover. During reassembly: Now is a good time to test your phone before sealing it up. Power it on and check that it works. Power it back down before you continue reassembly. If you're installing a new back cover: Make sure you remove all liners from the underside.
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  • Page 55 Step 7 — Disconnect the battery Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the battery connector cover. Step 8 Gently flip the graphite sheet on the battery over the top edge of your phone. Be careful not to tear the sheet, as it's very delicate. Internal...
  • Page 56 Step 9 Insert the point of a spudger in the notch on the left edge of the battery connector cover and pry up to release its clips. Only insert your tool enough to pry up the cover. Otherwise, you may accidentally disconnect the rear camera press connector ( Refer Snap -3 in next Page ) Remove the cover.
  • Page 57 step. If it did, reconnect it. To reconnect a press connector, align it over the socket and gently press down on one side until it clicks into place, then press down on the other side. It might take a few tries to align the connector. Internal...
  • Page 58 Snap -3 Snap -4 Internal...
  • Page 59 Step 11 — Remove the loudspeaker Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the seven screws securing the loudspeaker: Four 3.9 mm‑long screws Three 4.9 mm‑long screws Insert the tip of a spudger under the center of the loudspeaker's top edge and lift to release its clips.
  • Page 60 Step 13 Remove the loudspeaker. During reassembly, lay the loudspeaker in place and press firmlyaround its perimeter to engage the clips. Internal...
  • Page 61 Step 14 — Disconnect the charging board Slide an arm of a pair of angled tweezers under the metal neck of one of the antenna connectors on the charging board and lift straight up to disconnect it. ( Refer Snap-5 ) on next Page. Make sure the tweezer arm is as close to the head of the connector as possible.
  • Page 62 Snap -5 Snap -6 Internal...
  • Page 63 Step 15 Usetweezersoryourfingerstocarefullygripbothantennacablesandgentlylift them outoftheir metal clips ontheboard. Be very careful not to scrape up or damage any of the small, surface-mounted components around the connector during this step. Inserttheflatendofaspudgerunderthebottomrightcornerof thechargingboard press connector and pry up to disconnect it. Internal...
  • Page 64 Step 17 — Pry up the charging board Be very careful not to puncture the battery during this step. Before unclipping the charging board, double-check that you removed the SIM card tray. Slide an arm of a pair of angled tweezers under the top right corner of the charging board and pry up to release the clip on the top edge.
  • Page 65 cutout. Make sure none of the cables on the top edge get stuck under the board. Press down on the top edge of the board to engage its clip. Internal...
  • Page 66 Snap -7 To reassembleyourdevice, followtheseinstructions inreverseorder. Internal...