Nexus 5 Midframe Replacement

Avoid prying near the SIM card slot and volume controls — risk of breaking the thin plastic.

• Use a plastic opening tool to release clips on the back cover's top and sides.
• The bottom is secured with adhesive foam, which can be pried free with an opening pick.

Prying around the snaps at the bottom edge may damage them; instead, release other clips first and swing the back cover outward.

• Replace the cover by applying gentle but firm pressure to the "S" in "Nexus," then sliding your thumb up towards the top.

Remove the six 4.0 mm Phillips #00 screws securing the midframe.

• Retain all six screws for reassembly.
• The three small snaps ensure a secure connection between the NFC antenna, wireless charging coil, and motherboard.

Pierce clear adhesive carefully to remove daughterboard cover screws.

• Remove the four additional 4.0mm Phillips #00 screws on the daughterboard using the same screwdriver.

Remove the midframe from the phone.

• Examine the midframe and back cover for three small snap attachment points.
• These snaps ensure connection between NFC and wireless charging antenna contacts on the motherboard.
• Verify that the snaps are in good condition.