ASUS ZENFONE 3 Zoom Motherboard Replacement
Using this guide may require soldering and other technical skills — improper handling of tools can cause injury.
- Remove the back cover using a suitable tool to access the motherboard housing.
- Disconnect and remove the battery to ensure safe work area.
- A soldering iron will be required for subsequent steps.
Step 1 | Motherboard
Remove the SIM card tray using the sim card attachment and the screwdriver provided with the iFixit kit.
Step 2
Remove T2 screwdriver-required 3.5 mm screws from both sides of the charging port at the phone's bottom.
Step 3
Insert the opening tool between the screen and the plastic body, gently prying them apart.
- The opening tool should be inserted at an angle to avoid damaging any components.
Step 4
Remove the 3.3 mm screws in the bracket to the top left of the battery using the PH #00 attachment.
Step 5
Remove bracket and screws.
- Pull up on battery from the bottom of the unit.
- Set aside battery.
Step 6
Remove the screws near the top of the phone using a PH #00.
- The two outer screws are 3.25 mm in length.
- The middle screw is 2.65 mm in length.
Step 7
Remove the black speaker wire from its solder point on the phone's left side.
Step 8
Locate and carefully pry up both ribbon connectors using the flat edge of the iFixIt plastic spudger.
Step 9
Use tweezers to gently lift the edges of the motherboard, situated above the battery location.
- Lift upward on the motherboard's edges.
- Remove the motherboard once it is freed.
Step 10
Remove all cable connectors from the motherboard.
- Identify and disconnect the logic board connector from the battery connector.
- Separate the antenna connections on the logic board.
- Remove any other cables or connectors attached to the motherboard.