HMD Pulse Back Cover Replacement

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Zuletzt aktualisiert am August 20, 2024

10 - 20 Minuten

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OEM-Anleitung

Einleitung

Zu Schritt 1 der Anleitung

Follow this guide to replace a cracked or damaged back cover on your HMD Pulse smartphone.

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Fix Kit

Dieses Kit enthält alle Ersatzteile und Werkzeuge, die für die Anleitung benötigt werden.

HMD Pulse Back Cover
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Ersatzteile

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Werkzeuge

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Schritt 1 Prepare your phone for disassembly

HMD Pulse Back Cover Replacement, Prepare your phone for disassembly: Schritt 1, Bild 1 von 1

Let your phone's battery drain below 25% before starting this repair. A charged lithium‑ion battery may catch fire if damaged.
Unplug all cables from your phone and completely power it down.

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Schritt 2 Remove the SIM card tray

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HMD Pulse Back Cover Replacement, Remove the SIM card tray: Schritt 2, Bild 2 von 3

HMD Pulse Back Cover Replacement, Remove the SIM card tray: Schritt 2, Bild 3 von 3

Firmly press a SIM eject tool, bit, or straightened paper clip into the SIM card tray hole on the left edge of your phone until the tray ejects.
Remove the SIM card tray.
During reassembly, use the tray's markings to orient and reinsert it properly.

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Schritt 3 Separate the back cover

HMD Pulse Back Cover Replacement, Separate the back cover: Schritt 3, Bild 1 von 2

HMD Pulse Back Cover Replacement, Separate the back cover: Schritt 3, Bild 2 von 2

Insert the tip of an opening pick between the back cover and frame, at the SIM card tray cutout.

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Schritt 4

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Position the opening pick straight down and slide it along the left edge to begin unclipping the back cover.

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Schritt 5

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Continue sliding the pick around the perimeter of your phone until the back cover is fully unclipped.
The corners can be tricky to unclip and may take some force. If you're having trouble, try prying up with the pick.
Don't try to fully remove the cover yet, as a delicate cable still connects it to your phone.

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Schritt 6

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Carefully flip your phone over so the back cover is facing up.
Lift the back cover off the frame and flip it over the left edge of your phone, laying the cover flat on your work surface.
Be very careful not to strain the back cover's delicate cable.
During reassembly, place the back cover onto the frame and firmly squeeze around the perimeter to reengage all the clips.

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Schritt 7 Remove the motherboard cover

HMD Pulse Back Cover Replacement, Remove the motherboard cover: Schritt 7, Bild 1 von 2

HMD Pulse Back Cover Replacement, Remove the motherboard cover: Schritt 7, Bild 2 von 2

In diesem Schritt verwendetes Werkzeug:

Tweezers

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Be very careful not to puncture the battery with your screwdriver.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the nine 3.6 mm‑long screws securing the motherboard cover.
The screw near the center of the top edge is covered by a sticker. Pierce through it with your screwdriver, or use tweezers to remove it.

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Schritt 8

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Insert an opening pick between the right edge of the motherboard cover and frame.
Twist the pick to fully unclip the cover.

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Schritt 9

Remove the motherboard shield and its connected graphite sheet.
During reassembly, set the motherboard shield into place and press down firmly around the perimeter to reengage the clips.

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Schritt 10 Disconnect the battery

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HMD Pulse Back Cover Replacement, Disconnect the battery: Schritt 10, Bild 2 von 2

Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector from the bottom edge of the motherboard.
To reconnect these type of connectors, align the connector over its socket and press down with your fingertip—first at one side, then the other—until it clicks into place. Don't try to force the connector into place, or you may permanently damage it.

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Schritt 11 Remove the back cover

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HMD Pulse Back Cover Replacement, Remove the back cover: Schritt 11, Bild 2 von 2

Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the back cover press connector from the bottom edge of the motherboard.

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Schritt 12

Remove the back cover.

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Schritt 13 Transfer the necessary parts

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HMD Pulse Back Cover Replacement, Transfer the necessary parts: Schritt 13, Bild 2 von 2

Check if your replacement back cover has a power button and rear camera lens covers installed.
If it doesn't, follow the remaining steps to remove and transfer the parts.

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Schritt 14 Transfer the power button

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HMD Pulse Back Cover Replacement, Transfer the power button: Schritt 14, Bild 3 von 3

In diesem Schritt verwendetes Werkzeug:

Tweezers

$4.99

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This step shows how to remove and transfer the power button.
Use a pair of tweezers to gently grip the power button's top rubber arm and lift it out of its slot.
Lift and remove the power button.
During reassembly, transfer the original power button to your new back cover:
Installing the power button can be very tricky and may take a few tries.
Insert the bottom rubber arm and cable together into their slot and push the button into its cutout.
Slide the upper arm into its slot.

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Schritt 15 Transfer the rear camera lens covers

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HMD Pulse Back Cover Replacement, Transfer the rear camera lens covers: Schritt 15, Bild 2 von 3

HMD Pulse Back Cover Replacement, Transfer the rear camera lens covers: Schritt 15, Bild 3 von 3

This step shows how to remove and transfer the two rear camera lens covers.
Apply a heated iOpener to the rear camera lens covers for one minute to soften their adhesive.
Alternatively, you can use a hair dryer to heat the lens covers. Be careful not to overheat them, as they may warp.
Wrap a soft cloth around the flat end of a spudger (to prevent scratching the cover) and push firmly on the back of the lens cover to separate its adhesive.
Remove the lens cover.
Use tweezers to remove any adhesive from the lens cover.
Repeat the process to remove the other lens cover.
During reassembly, transfer the original lens covers to your new back cover. To do this, remove the lens cover adhesive liners and press the covers into place to secure them. Use a clean cloth to wipe the lens covers before continuing with reassembly.