Xiaomi Mi 9 Motherboard Cover with Charging Coil / NFC Replacement

Switch off your phone.

• Heat the iOpener and apply it to the rear glass for at least two minutes.

Beware of burns from hot tools.

Secure a suction handle near the lower edge of the rear glass.

If the rear glass is cracked, try using strong tape or superglue to secure the suction handle before proceeding.

• Lift the rear glass with the suction handle to create a gap between the glass and the frame.
• Insert an opening pick into the gap.

Apply more heat if necessary, following iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.

• Slide the opening pick to the bottom right corner of the phone.

Insert a second opening pick

• Slide it to the bottom left corner to cut the adhesive.
• Leave both opening picks in place to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Insert a third opening pick at the bottom left corner.

• Slide the opening pick along the side, starting from the bottom left corner.

• Be careful of rear cameras and only insert the tip.

• If necessary, reheat with an iOpener as adhesive hardens when cooled.

Leave the opening pick in the top left corner to prevent resealing.

Insert a fourth opening pick at the top left corner of the rear glass.

• Slide the pick along the top to cut the adhesive.
• Leave the pick in the top right corner to prevent resealing.

• Insert a fifth opening pick into the top right corner.
• Slide the pick down the right edge to sever any remaining adhesive.

Remove the rear glass carefully.

• Take out any leftover adhesive.
• Clean the stuck parts with isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth.

Remove 10 Phillips #00 screws, 3mm in length, securing the motherboard cover.

• Some screws may have a tamper-evident sticker.

Insert an opening pick at the top right corner of the motherboard cover.

• Twist the opening pick sideways to gently pry up and slightly lift the motherboard cover.

Remove the motherboard cover, including the charging coil and NFC antenna.