iBold xl5 - Screen (Display and digitizer).

Guide with all the necessary steps so that you repair the screen yourself, either the display or the (tactile) digitizer of the iBold xl5.

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Tutorial: Step by step

Step 1 Back cover

Before you start, make sure the phone is off.

To remove the back cover, use an opening tool to avoid damaging or scratching the case.

Step 2 Battery

Remove the battery by pulling it from the bottom.

Step 3 Housing screws

Remove the seven Phillips screws to open the housing.

Step 4 housing

Separate the housing with an opening tool to avoid scratching or damaging it.

Step 5

Disconnect the flex from the front camera and gently pull out the component.

Step 6 Antenna coaxial cable

Disconnect the coaxial cable from the motherboard.

Step 7

Disconnect the flex from the touch screen of the motherboard.

Step 8 Side buttons

Unfasten the side buttons of the housing.

Step 9 Flex de display LCD.

Disconnect the flex from the LCD display of the motherboard.

Step 10

For convenience, remove the adhesive that covers the interconnection flex from the motherboard.

Step 11 Antenna coaxial cable

Disconnect the coaxial cable from both ends.

Step 12

Use an opening tool to pry carefully and remove the base plate from the housing.

Step 13 Handset

To remove the headset, carefully remove it from the case.

Step 14

Use a tool to pry and thus remove the lower module.

Step 15

Carefully take off the interconnection flex.

Step 16

Use a pry tool and remove the plate where the vibrator and microphone are connected.

Step 17 HOT GLASS

Insert the HOT GLASS in the microwave for the time specified in the instructions for use.

If you heat it too long, the gel inside will expand and the bag will be inflated until the content is poured.

The last minute in the microwave is advised to interrupt every 15 seconds and knead the gel inside with your hands to distribute the heat.

Step 18 screen

Apply heat for a couple of minutes.

Step 19

Insert the tip of a prong into the joint between the digitizer and the housing.

Move it around the contour avoiding the upper corner where the flex cable of the digitizer passes, you could cut it.

Step 20 Scanner

Take off the digitizer. Make sure that the flex cable does not jam or bend as it could break.

Do not use force to remove it, the display is fragile and you can leave.

Video Tutorial summary

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