OnePlus 5 Motherboard Replacement

Insert a SIM card eject tool, bit, or a straightened into the small hole below the SIM card tray, located near the rear cameras.

Firmly press to eject the tray.

• During reassembly, ensure correct orientation of the SIM tray before insertion.

• Remove the two T2 screws, 2.6mm, located near the USB-C port on the bottom edge.

Improperly opening the display panel can result in damage.

• Read through these steps before proceeding to ensure proper execution.
• Locate two distinct seams between the body and screen:

• Display panel seam: Part of the display assembly. Do not pry here or risk damage.
• Frame seam: Where the plastic frame meets the back cover; prying should occur at this point only.
• Beware of twelve clips securing the frame to the rear case during removal.

Accidental power-on may cause damage; turn off phone if powered on during disassembly.

• Place suction cup near display's bottom edge, then pull firmly.
• Pull opening tool along frame seam until it wedges between plastic and back cover lip.

Tight tolerances require strong steady force; use new opening tool with unmarred edge for assistance.

Slide the opening tool along the bottom edge of the phone.

• Guide the tool around the left corner, keeping its edge within the seam.

Use an opening tool to pry the first clip loose from the frame.

Continue sliding the opening tool along the long edge, releasing the clips as you go.

The top-left corner clip near the front-facing camera may be recessed; use the flat end of a spudger or opening pick to assist with release.

Wiggle the frame gently to release top and right edge clips.

• The back cover is still connected by a flex cable; do not remove it yet.

Pause here to test phone functionality before closing the back cover.

• Align the frame's top edge with the back cover and ensure clips engage.
• Squeeze along the long edges to snap remaining clips into place.

Careful not to stress the flex cable.

• Flip the phone over with display face-down.
• Swing the back cover around and rest it on top of the exposed frame.

Remove the 2.6 mm Phillips screw securing the cable bracket above the battery.

• Lift up and remove the cable bracket.
• To reinstall, position one end of the bracket in place and gently bend it to spring the other end into place.

Use a spudger to pry up the back cover flex cable from its socket.

Do not press down in the middle of the connector when re-attaching.

• Carefully align and press one side until it clicks, then repeat on the other side.
• Pressing on misaligned connectors can cause pin bending and permanent damage.

Remove the back cover.

Use a pointed tip on a spudger to gently pry up and release the battery connector from its socket.

Insert the point of a spudger between the camera connector and its socket, then gently pry up and release the connection.

Position the spudger at the top left corner of the camera module.

• Pry upwards carefully using a gentle, prying motion to release the camera module.

Remove the rear-facing camera module.

Remove the six 2.6 mm Phillips screws holding the loudspeaker in place.

Insert the flat end of a spudger into the corner of the loudspeaker assembly.

Pry gently to loosen the loudspeaker from its recess.

• Disconnect and remove the loudspeaker.
• To reinstall:
• Align the loudspeaker's bottom edge to the frame.
• Press the assembly into place.

Ensure that the display cable connector under the loudspeaker is still securely fastened during reinstallation.

• Pry up and disconnect the interconnect flex cable from its socket using a spudger.
• If replacing the battery, bend the interconnect flex cable away from the phone and secure it with a rubber band or tape.

Disengage the display interconnect cable using a pointed tool like a spudger.

• Pry carefully at the connector near the motherboard's bottom edge.

• Insert the point of a spudger under the antenna interconnect cable connected to the motherboard.
• Pry up gently to release the cable from its socket.
• Route the cable out of its grounding clip on the motherboard and move it aside.

Insert the spudger tip under the antenna connector near the top edge of the motherboard.

Pry gently but firmly to avoid damage to the connector or surrounding components.

• The antenna connector should now be disconnected from its socket.

Remove all Phillips screws of size 2.6mm that hold the motherboard in place.

• Be aware that some screws may be concealed under stickers.
• To access these screws, carefully remove the corresponding stickers.

• Motherboard can be lifted with fingers.
• Lift motherboard out of its recess.
• Remove motherboard.