Motorola Droid Razr Disassemble Manual

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TTT-9004 T5 Torx Screwdriver

TTT-9010 Plastic Opening Tools

TTT-9013 Spudger

Razor Blade

Heat Gun / Blow Dryer

Motorola Droid Razr - Disassemble Guide

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The repair of the Motorola Droid Razr smartphone, can be both simple and inexpensive if

you follow the steps of this disassemble guide. To assist you in completing the repair, the

steps we have provided will help you quickly, and safely, replace a broken display, along

with other internal components that may have become damaged.

You can find a full archive of fixez.com disassemble guides and videos, for numerous makes

and models of phones and tablets, by visiting http://www.fixez.com.

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On the lower left hand side of the Razr is the door

for the SIM and MicroSD cards. Open this door

and remove the two cards before proceeding to

disassemble the phone.

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Use the plastic opening tool to pry the back cover

off the phone. Work around the perimeter of the

phone’s seam to carefully un-snap each clip.

Step 3

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Step 1 – Battery

Step 2

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There is a small amount of adhesive in the center

of the back cover attaching it to the battery. Using

the metal spudger, separate this adhesive.

Step 4

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You can now remove the back cover from the

Razr.

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Step 5

Step 6

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With the back cover removed, the battery is

visible. Locate and remove the two T5 torx

screws under the red rubber terminal cover. This

will disconnect the battery’s current.

With the torx screws removed, use the plastic

spudger and the pull-tab to help lift the battery.

You can now remove the battery from the

Motorola Droid Razr.

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The camera cover plate is a clear plastic plate that

needs to be removed to expose one of the screws

that secures the case together.

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Underneath the black foil, to the right of the

camera, is a securing T5 torx screw. Use the razor

blade to cut a small hole in the foil to access this

screw. Remove the securing screw.

Step 9

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There are a total of ten T5 torx head screws that

secure the rear chassis onto the phone. Use the T5

torx bit screwdriver to remove these screws. The

chassis is now free, remove it from the phone.

Step 7

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With the plastic opening tool, peel this plastic cover

off the Razr.

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Insert the plastic opening tool in the seam of the

phone’s unit and rear case. Release the plastic clips

that secure it around the perimeter of the phone.

You can now remove the rear portion of the phone’s

case.

Step 12

Step 10

Step 11 – Rear Speaker

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The phone’s rear speaker is housed in the back

portion of the phone’s case. Use the spudger and

pry up to release the securing adhesive. You can

now remove the rear speaker from the Motorola

Droid Razr.

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The metal frame helping secure the motherboard

into the phone is held in place with three T5 torx

screws. Use the T5 torx screwdriver to remove

these screws.

Motorola Droid Razr–Disassemble Guide

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With the frame’s screws removed, detach the metal

frame from the Droid Razr.

Step 15

Step 13

Step 14

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There is a small metal shield that covers the

display assembly connections in the middle of the

motherboard. Use the spudger and pry this shield

up to reveal the display’s plugs.

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Three push plug connections need to be removed

from the motherboard. Use the spudger to pry up

and release the connections.

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On the camera side of the device, plastic tabs are

holding the connections into the motherboard and

the display assembly.

Step 18 – Earpiece Speaker

Step 16

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With all the connections and securing screws

removed, use the spudger to finish separating the

motherboard from the display assembly.

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The next three connections to be removed are in

locking sockets. To release the ribbon cables make

sure you flip the tabs upward.

Motorola Droid Razr–Disassemble Guide

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Use the spudger to release these tabs. The

motherboard can now be removed from the Razr.

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The earpiece speaker is the first connection. Use

the spudger to flip the socket lock up, release the

cable, and remove the earpiece speaker from its

socket in the Motorola Droid Razr.

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The front-facing camera is the next connection. Use

the spudger to flip the socket lock up, release the

cable, and remove the camera from its socket in the

Razr.

Step 21 – Display Assembly

Step 19 – Front-Facing Camera

Step 20 – Rear-Facing Camera

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The rear-facing camera is the last connection. Use

the spudger to flip the socket lock up, release the

cable, and remove the rear-facing camera from its

socket in the Razr.

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Now, turn your attention back to the display

assembly. The touch panel and plastic frame

around it is an entire unit.

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To replace the plastic frame only, the two pieces

need to be separated from each other. A small

amount of adhesive is holding the touch screen/

front panel and frame together.

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Use the heat gun/blow dryer and the spudger

to separate these two for replacement.

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Final Layout

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Motorola Droid Razr Disassemble Manual

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