ZTE Axon 7 Back Case Replacement

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Follow this guide to remove the back case of your ZTE Axon 7 smartphone. You may need to remove or replace the back panel if it has become damaged or if you need to access the internals of your phone to work on other components.

In order perform this repair you'll need to use heat to loosen adhesive connecting the front and back of the phone. We suggest using the iOpener to warm up the edges of the phone before removing the back case. Please use caution as the iOpener can get hot. Use oven mitts if necessary. Do not overheat the iOpener as it can burst and potentially cause damage.

Before beginning this repair, but sure to turn off your phone and unplug it from the charger.

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Stap 1 Back Case

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Make sure the device is powered off.
Using the SIM Tray Removal Tool, press the pin into the hole on the SIM Tray (located on the top left of the device) to eject the tray.

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Heat the iOpener in the microwave for 15-30 seconds.
iOpener will be HOT! Use oven mitts if necessary.
Place the iOpener on top of the top and bottom speaker grills to loosen up the adhesive underneath.

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Use a Jimmy to pry off the top and bottom speaker grills.
Remove the speaker grills gently so they don't crack or break off.

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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the six 3 mm screws located under the speaker grills.
There may be remaining adhesive covering some screws. Take time to gently scrape away the adhesive using a spudger or opening tool.

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Carefully wedge the Jimmy between the screen and aluminum back plate of the device.
Begin near the bottom right of the device and carefully work under the screen and slide the Jimmy up the edge of the device to remove the back case.
Use plastic picks to keep the display and back aluminum casing from closing as you pry along the perimeter of the phone with the Jimmy.

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Separate the front and back of the phone, (like a book) to open and gain access to the internal components.
Careful to not damage the fingerprint sensor cable attached to the motherboard from the back casing.
Place the tip of your opening tool under the edge of the connector, and pry the connector straight up from its socket.
Be very careful to pry only under the edge of the connector, and not under the socket itself. If you pry under the socket, you will separate it from the circuit board, which requires specialized microsoldering skills and equipment to repair.
To reconnect, align the connector carefully over its socket and press down with your fingertip—first at one side, then the other—until it clicks into place. Don't press down on the middle of the connector until it's fully aligned and seated. If misaligned the connector can be permanently damaged.