Xiaomi Mi3 - Side button flex

Guide with all the necessary steps for you to change yourself the flex of side buttons of the Xiaomi Mi3.

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Tutorial: Step by step

Step 1 Xiaomi Mi3

CHARACTERISTICS:
Brand: Xiaomi
Model: Mi3
Type: Mobile
Dimensions: 14.4 X 7.3 X 0.81 Cm
Weight: 145 G
Operating System: MIUI V5
Screen Size: 5 "
Screen Resolution: 1920x1080
Processor: Snapdragon 800 8974AB 4-Core 2.3GHz
RAM memory: 2048 Mb
Storage: 16 GB
Rear Camera: 13 Mpx / Dual LED Flash
Front Camera: 2 Mpx
Video: 1080p
Battery: 3,050 MAh
Wireless Connectivity / Networks: NFC, Wi-Fi Dual, Bluetooth 4.0 / GSM, 2G, 3G WCDMA
Data Connectors / A / V: Micro USB, Jack 3.5 Mm
Sensors: Compass / Accelerometer / Proximity / Ambient Light / Gyroscope

Step 2 Screws and SIM cards

To begin, with the help of the tool that should bring the phone or other fine-tipped tool, we will remove the tray where the SIM card is located.

When we remove the tray we can see the two Phillips screws (PH # 00) that hold the case.

Step 3 Back case

With a plastic tool we will leverage to release the notches that hold the case.

Step 4 Internal housing screws

We will proceed to remove the intermediate casing that is held by eight phillips screws (PH # 00). This housing is attached to the NFC antenna so we will not remove it yet.

Step 5 NFC housing and antenna

Take off the antenna of the battery to be able to remove it next to the intermediate housing.

Step 6 Disconnect components and screws from the motherboard

We will disconnect all the components of the motherboard and then remove the two Phillips screws (PH # 00) that hold it.

Step 7 Side button flex

We lift the plate with care because the flex of the side buttons is still connected. We disconnect it and take it off the frame.

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