IFIXIT Nokia Phone Back Cover Replacement Instructions
- June 9, 2024
- IFIXIT
Table of Contents
IFIXIT Nokia Phone Back Cover Replacement
INTRODUCTION
Use this guide to replace a damaged or broken back cover on your Nokia Phone.
You can also use this guide to replace a broken fingerprint reader on your
Nokia Phone.
TOOLS
- SIM Card Eject Tool (1)
- iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6) (1)
- Tweezers (1)
- Phillips #00 Screwdriver (1)
- Spudger (1)
Step 1 — Eject the SIM card tray
- Insert a SIM card eject tool into the small hole in the SIM card tray, located on the upper left edge of the phone.
- Press firmly to eject the tray.
Step 2 — Remove the SIM card tray
- Remove the SIM card tray from the phone.
When
inserting a SIM card, make sure it’s in the proper orientation inside the
tray.
A
thin rubber gasket around the SIM tray provides water and dust protection. If
this gasket is damaged or missing, replace the gasket or the entire SIM tray
to protect your phone’s internal components.
Step 3 — Insert an opening pick
The back cover of the Nokia Phone is held
in place
- Insert an opening pick under the small notch in the SIM card tray slot.
Step 4 — Release the plastic clips
- Position the opening pick in a steep angle downward between the back cover and the screen assembly.
- Slide the opening pick along the left edge of your phone to release the plastic clips.
Step 5
- Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge of your phone to release the plastic clips.
Step 6
- Slide the opening pick along the right edge of your phone to release the plastic clips.
Step 7
- Slide the opening pick along the top edge of your phone to release
⚠Don’t separate the back cover all the way yet! The fingerprint reader is still connected to the back cover.
Step 8 — Open the back cover
- Carefully fold the back cover to the left edge of your phone like opening the cover of a book.
⚠ Take care not to strain or tear the fingerprint reader cable during this procedure.
Step 9 — Unfasten the fingerprint reader bracket
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 3.8 mm‑long screw securing the fingerprint reader bracket.
Step 10 — Remove the fingerprint reader bracket
- Use a pair of tweezers to remove the fingerprint reader bracket.
Step 11 — Disconnect the fingerprint reader
-
Use a spudger to disconnect the fingerprint reader by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
To
re-attach press connectors like this one, carefully align and press down on
one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Don’t
press down on the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend,
causing permanent damage. -
Remove the back cover.
Step 12 — Release the fingerprint reader
- Use tweezers to separate the top of the fingerprint reader from its recess in back cover.
- Repeat this procedure for the bottom of the fingerprint sensor.
Step 13 — Remove the fingerprint reader
- Remove the fingerprint reader.
Step 14 — The back cover remains
- Only the back cover remains.
Compare your new replacement part to the original part. You
may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the
new part before installing.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Nokia
Phone answers community for help.
This document was generated on 2023-02-13 06:40:31 AM (MST).
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References
- iFixit: The Free Repair Manual
- eustore.ifixit.com/products/ifixit-opening-picks-set-of-6
- eustore.ifixit.com/products/phillips-00-screwdriver
- eustore.ifixit.com/products/spudger
- eustore.ifixit.com/products/tweezers
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