Replace a phone USB port STEP-BY-STEP REPAIR GUIDE Replace a phone USB port Swap a worn or broken charging port About 45 minutes · Moderate difficulty · 9 steps Press → or click to start Step 2: tools and parts needed SLIDE 2 · REPLACE A PHONE USB PORT Tools and parts needed tool part to buy Screwdriver set Pentalobe, Phillips, Y-tip Spudger & picks plastic only, never metal Suction cup to lift the back cover Heat source heat gun or hair dryer Tweezers anti-static (ESD) type Magnetic screw mat keeps screws in order PART New charging port exact match for your model PART Cover adhesive pre-cut for your model Step 3: power off and safety SLIDE 3 · REPLACE A PHONE USB PORT Power off and stay safe slide to power off 3 < 25% 2 1 Back up your data Photos and files, just in case 2 Run the battery below 25% Less charge means less fire risk 3 Power off fully, remove the SIM Hold power, then slide to power off 4 Ground yourself Anti-static mat or wrist strap, touch metal first 5 Wear safety glasses Clips and broken glass can fly ! Swollen or damaged battery? STOP. Never bend, puncture or heat a battery. Step 4: open the phone SLIDE 4 · REPLACE A PHONE USB PORT Open the phone warm the edges 1 lift 2 3 1 Heat the edges About 2 minutes, warm to the touch 2 Suction cup, lift gently Near the bottom edge, make a small gap 3 Slide a pick around Cut the adhesive along all edges 4 Open like a book Don't stretch the cables inside Some phones open from the screen side. Check a guide for your model. Step 5: swap the charging port Cutaway of the bottom of a phone with the back cover off. Unplug the battery, undo four screws on the charging board, release the flex cable, pull the old port out and press the new port in. SLIDE 5 · REPLACE A PHONE USB PORT Swap the charging port Battery unplug before anything else 1 Charging board 2 3 port slot OLD NEW 4 1 Unplug the battery Pry the connector up with plastic 2 Undo the 4 board screws Keep them in order 3 Release the flex cable Then lift the board out 4 Old out, new in Press until it sits flush Reassemble in reverse, then test charging. Step 6: disconnect the battery and remove the old port SLIDE 6 · REPLACE A PHONE USB PORT Unplug the battery, remove the old port A · UNPLUG BATTERY Battery socket up 2 B · LIFT OUT OLD PORT empty bay Old port on mat 5 1 Remove the bracket Small screws over the battery plug 2 Unplug the battery Pry straight up, plastic only 3 Unplug the flex cables Lift each one off the board 4 Undo the board screws Lay them on the mat in order 5 Lift out the old port Warm it first if it's glued down Step 7: install the new port SLIDE 7 · REPLACE A PHONE USB PORT Install the new port OLD = NEW 1 New board 2 click! 3 4 1 Compare old and new Same shape, connector and holes 2 Seat the new board Port lines up with the case slot 3 Press the flex connector Square on, until it clicks 4 Refit the board screws Each one back in its own hole Snug is enough. Don't overtighten. Step 8: reassemble SLIDE 8 · REPLACE A PHONE USB PORT Reassemble Battery new adhesive 2 3 10 min phone, cover on 4 1 Reconnect the flex cables Press each one until it clicks 2 Battery goes back last Then refit its bracket 3 Replace the adhesive Clean off the old, lay new strips 4 Close and press Clamp or weigh down for 10 minutes 5 Refit screws and SIM Bottom screws, if your phone has them Step 9: test charging SLIDE 9 · REPLACE A PHONE USB PORT Test charging Charging 3 2 1 Power on the phone Hold the power button 2 Plug in a good charger One you know works 3 Check the charging icon Bolt shows and the % goes up 4 Wiggle test Plug sits snug, no cutting out 5 Test data & fast charge Connect to a computer, check for heat Not charging? Reopen and reseat both connectors.