Nokia Lumia 1520 DISASSEMBLE GUIDE Recommended Tools 5-0015 T2 Torx Screwdriver 5-0016 Small Phillips Screwdriver 5-0019 Plastic Opening Tools 5-0022 Nylon Spudger 5-1342 SIM Card Ejection Tool 5-1370 Fine Tip Curved Tweezers 5-1451 isesamo Opening Tool 5-1665 Multi-Purpose Heat Gun This comprehensive guide walks you through how to disassemble the Nokia Lumia 1520 smartphone. Following the step-by-step instructions we have provided will help you quickly, and safely, replace not only a broken display assembly (LCD and touch screen digitizer) on your Nokia handset, but also any other internal components that may have become damaged. You can find a full archive of fixez.com disassemble guides and HD repair videos, for numerous makes and models of smartphones and tablets, by visiting http://www.fixez.com. Page 1 of 6
Headphone Jack 1. Use the SIM card ejection tool, or a paperclip, to remove the micro SD and SIM card trays (located on the side of the Nokia handset). 2. Next, remove the single T2 torx screw that secures the rear cover to the Lumia 1520 (located between the micro SD and SIM card tray slots). 3. Utilize the isesamo opening tool, or a plastic pry tool, to begin separating the rear cover from the Lumia 1520. Release the first series of clips and then continue working around the perimeter of the Nokia handset until the rear cover is completely removed. Page 2 of 6
4. Now, use a heat gun or blow dryer to soften the adhesive securing the headphone jack to the rear cover. With the fine-tip curved tweezers peel the headphone jack up and out of the Nokia Lumia 1520. 5. Locate the two coaxial plug connectors (marked with open orange circles). Use the fine-tip curved tweezers, or the spudger, to disconnect them from the motherboard. Motherboard Next, locate and remove the six small Phillips screws (#00) that secure the motherboard to the Lumia 1520 (marked with closed orange circles). There are two protective plates covering a series of connectors that need to be removed. The plate in the bottom right corner, you can lift up and away from the motherboard. The plate located in the bottom left corner, slide in the direction of the orange arrows (see image) to remove it from the Nokia Lumia 1520 motherboard. Now, use the spudger or the tweezers to gently pry up the wafer connections that were located under a protective cover. 6. With all of the connections and securing screws removed, you can now maneuver the motherboard out of the Lumia smartphone. Page 3 of 6
Rear-Facing Camera 7. On the bottom of the motherboard locate the rear-facing camera connection. Use the fine-tip curved tweezers to disconnect the camera and remove it from the Nokia handset. 8. Use the heat gun or blow dryer to soften the adhesive that secures the battery to the center of the Nokia Lumia 1520. Battery Then, insert the flat side of the spudger underneath the battery and gently pry it up and out of the smartphone. Micro USB Dock Port Assembly and Loudspeaker 9. Locate and remove the four small Phillips screws (#00) that secure the micro USB dock port and loudspeaker in place (marked with orange circles). Next, use the plastic opening tool, or the spudger, to gently pry up and remove the micro USB dock port assembly and loudspeaker from the Lumia 1520. Page 4 of 6
Power & Volume Buttons Cable 10. Use a heat gun or a blow dryer to soften the adhesive securing the power and volume buttons cable in place. Then, with the fine-tip curved tweezers gently remove the power and volume buttons cable from the side of the Nokia handset. Earpiece Speaker 11. Use the fine-tip curved tweezers to lift up and remove the earpiece speaker from its housing. Vibrator 12. Use a heat gun or a blow dryer to soften the adhesive securing the vibrator in place. Then with the fine-tip curved tweezers lift and remove the vibrator from the Lumia 1520 smartphone. Page 5 of 6
Breakdown 1. Nokia Lumia 1520 Rear Cover 2. Nokia Lumia 1520 Display Assembly and Frame 3. NokiaLumia 1520 Motherboard 4. Nokia Lumia 1520 Battery 5. Nokia Lumia 1520 Micro USB Dock Port Assembly and 5. Loudspeaker 6. Nokia Lumia 1520 Power and Volume Buttons Cable 7. Nokia Lumia 1520 Vibrator 8. Nokia Lumia 1520 Headphone Jack 9. NokiaLumia 1520 Rear-Facing Camera 10. Nokia Lumia 1520 Micro SD and SIM Card Trays 3 1 4 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 Notice/Warning: FIXEZ.COM DOES NOT ACCEPT ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE, OR INJURY CAUSED, WHILE YOU ARE FOLLOWING OUR DISASSEMBLE GUIDES. WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. UTILIZING THESE GUIDES TO HELP ASSIST YOU IN REPAIRING YOUR MOBILE DEVICES WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY. FIXEZ.COM STRICTLY PROHIBITS ALTERING OR MODIFYING OUR DISASSEMBLE GUIDES FOR COMMERCIAL USE, REPRODUCTION, OR PUBLICATION. Page 6 of 6