How to Open and Disassemble a Mobile Cell Phone

Learn How to Open and Disassemble Mobile Cell Phone or Smartphone for Mobile Phone Repairing.

Here we will learn How to open and disassemble any mobile cell phone (Feature Phone and Android Smartphone and iPhone) including Samsung, iPhone, Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo, LG, Motorola, Mobicel, Lenovo, Nokia, China Mobile Phones or any other brand of cell phone from any mobile cell phone manufacturer. The process and steps are basically same with slight change in the process. To open and disassemble a feature phone is rather easy than to open and disassemble an Android Smartphone or iPhone.

How to Open and Disassemble a Mobile Phone

How to Open and Disassemble a Mobile Phone

Tools to Open and Disassemble Mobile Phone

Before proceeding to open and disassemble a mobile cell phone, make sure you have all the required tools for mobile phone repairing. The tools you will need are:

  1. T4, T5 and T6 Precision Screwdriver. A screwdriver set or kit can be very useful. These screwdrivers must have magnetic tip to hold the screws so that you don’t lose them.
  2. Mobil Phone Opener
  3. Tweezers
  4. Antistatic Wrist Strap
  5. Antistatic Hand Gloves
  6. Antistatic or ESD-Safe Mat
  7. ESD-Safe Apron
  8. ESD-Safe Footwear

NOTE: It is very important to use only Antistatic or ESD-Safe tools to open and disassemble a mobile cell phone because small parts inside a mobile phone and SMD Components are very sensitive to ESD or static electricity and can get damaged if precaution is not taken to prevent static electricity.

How to Open and Disassemble a Feature Mobile Cell Phone: Step by Step Instructions

How to Open and Disassemble a Feature Mobile Cell Phone

How to Open and Disassemble a Feature Mobile Cell Phone

  1. Take OFF and remove the battery cover and back facial of the mobile phone. You should use a mobile opener tool to remove the back Facia.
  2. Remove the battery, SIM card and memory card.
  3. You will find several small screws at the back. Using suitable precision screwdriver, unscrew and remove all the screws and keep them in a safe box. These screws must be kept very carefully so that they do not get lost.
  4. Once all the screws are open, remove the front cover or the front Facia of the mobile phone.
  5. Now you have the internal Facia or skeleton of the mobile phone. It is attached to the mobile phone PCB with screws. Unscrew and open all the screws.
  6. Remove connectors for display and camera and pull the display and the camera out.

Video: How to Disassemble a Feature Mobile Phone

How to Open and Disassemble Android Smartphone: Step by Step Instructions

How to Open and Disassemble Android Smartphone

How to Open and Disassemble Android Smartphone

  1. Remove the back cover carefully. Most people use their nails for this but you should always use a mobile phone opening tool. Modern smartphones have Fingerprint sensor and Antenna Connector attached to the back cover. So, be careful or you will damage these connectors.
  2. Remove the Battery. Removable batteries are easy to remove. But if your Android Smartphone has a Non-Removable Battery then it is connected to the Board with a Connector. Remove this connector first. The non-removable batteries are glued at the bottom with a double-sided tape. Carefully remove this tape and the battery will easily come out.
  3. Remove the SIM card and memory card.
  4. You will find several small screws at the back. Using suitable precision screwdriver, unscrew and remove all the screws and keep them in a safe box. These screws must be kept very carefully so that they do not get lost.
  5. Once all the screws are open, remove the front cover or the front Facia of the smartphone.
  6. Now you have the internal Facia or skeleton of the mobile phone. It is attached to the mobile phone PCB with screws. Modern Android Smartphone and iPhone have 2 to 3 PCBs connected to each other using connectors. These PCBs are from Different Sections of Mobile Phone – Network Section, Power Section and Audio Section. Unscrew and open all the screws.
  7. Remove connectors for display and camera and pull the display and the camera out.

NOTE: Modern smartphones have too many connectors that can break or get damaged very easily. So, be very careful when opening and disassembling them.

Now the mobile phone is open and you have learnt how to disassemble a feature phone and Android Smartphone. Process and steps to disassemble an iPhone and also same as Android smartphone.

How to Disassemble a Mobile Phone FAQs

It depends on the make and model of the device, whether it is a feature phone or a smartphone. I suggest you to do some prior research related to the specific phone and its internal components before attempting to disassemble it. Some phones may require specialized tools or techniques, so it's important to be prepared.

There could be several reasons. You may need to replace a damaged screen, battery, or other internal component. If you're experiencing issues with your phone and suspect that the problem may be due to an internal issue, it may be necessary to disassemble it to diagnose the phone and fix the problem.

In most cases you need just basic tools such a precision screwdriver set, tweezers, mobile phone openers / prying tools etc. In few cases, you may need a set of specialized tools. You can purchase these mobile phone repairing tools online or from any local hardware store. It's important to use the right tools to avoid any  damage.

Yes, you can reassemble your mobile phone after disassembling it. Just do it carefully and correctly. Make sure you keep track of all the screws and components you remove during the disassembly process, and follow a guide or tutorial to ensure you're putting everything back together correctly. Taking photos or videos during the disassembly process can also be helpful when reassembling the phone.

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Santosh Das

Santosh is an Electronics Geek, Blogger, Young Entrepreneur and Founder of this Mobile Phone Repairing Website. Santosh possesses vast experience in the field of electronics, telecommunication, Soldering, SMT, ESD Safety, Keep visiting for daily dose of Tips and Tutorials.

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30 Responses

  1. Danladi rimamzy says:

    I really enjoyed your tips sir, I had been trained on phones repairs when I was in secondary school but then was small phones but now I want to open small phones repairs center that can help me with little things to sustain my career with! I need your guidance and mentorship for me to have standard phones shop repair all types of phones thanks reply me sir

    • Best thing to do for you is to work under any good experienced technician for about 3 months. You will learn most of the things in 3 months.

  2. mutiu says:

    this informaton contained in this site is excellent. pls assist with smart phone guide

  3. Vikas Kumar Sharma says:

    Many-Many thank you,your guidance is very useful for me.
    Please keep sharing your knowledge with us.

  4. Akshay says:

    I want to know whether we can get RAM for mobiles outside. If possible can you just tell me how

  5. Godwin says:

    Please how do i open Samsung J110h

    • It is same as opening any smartphone. I will soon make a Video and publish.

      • dwayne mills says:

        hi i have a Lg stylo 3 model Ls777 my phone power up but no picture dued to cracked screen how much will it be to repair

        • Most normal Combo Display (Display + Touch) costs around $15-$20 (Not Original. Original will cost 5 Times More). Fitting Charges is Extra. Please get it done locally. Also get a Gorilla Glass installed for Extra Protection.

  6. Mahesh says:

    Hello sir just I finished mobile repairing course I want to buy tools can you help me which the best brand name I want open small mobile repairing software and hardware shop contact no.7977212611

  7. hardy says:

    Thanks so much sir

  8. Suhaib Ahmad says:

    Hello Mr.Das
    I am the begiener in this feild…So I will be in in need of your talent….Will you?

  9. sizzlers says:

    i cannot play the videos associated with the pdf file

  10. J P Shrivastava says:

    I am presently residing in UP-Delhi Border in Ghaziabad (NCR). Before going to establish my workshop I want to learn basic knowledge/practical training of repairing. Please guide me to get best training.

    J. P Shrivastava

    • You should first enroll yourself in some good institute and learn mobile phone repairing and then work for few days under some experienced technician. Once you are confident, start your own business.

  11. laljeet says:

    how to get mobile software

    • You need to buy a software box. These are not available for free.

      • Mohammed Riaz says:

        Dear Santosh,
        I am going to start a nobile shop business and I don’t have repairing experience and I don’t know that what you will suggest me please. Is there any guidance you can provide me pls.Better I have to get any short course but in use it is not so easy to get a course like that. Or you will suggest me online can be perfect . from YouTube or Google I can learn that is it possible? I don’t have even basic knowledge about repairing. Please let me know. Waiting for your reply.

        • It is better to learn first and then work under an experienced technician before starting your own mobile phone repairing business. These are just very short courses. If you do the course for 3 hours everyday, you will learn most of the things in just 15 to 20 days. Then work and gain some experience under some experienced technician who is already doing the business. Do not take any salary. This way you will also learn how and from where to buy the spare parts, their rates and how to handle customers.

  12. collins says:

    nice.

  13. Babu says:

    This website very useful in my life

  14. Claude says:

    Thanks for introducing me to the subject of mobile repairing.

  15. sanjeet says:

    This is very usefull site

  16. roy says:

    how do i fix blackberry 9810 with only red light

  17. Suresh Mistry says:

    Thank you,your guidance is very useful for me.
    Please keep sharing your knowledge with us.

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