Zte Max Xl Charging Port Replacement Repair Guide

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Battery
11 steps
Charging Port
3 steps

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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Battery

Before any disassembly, make sure the phone is powered off.
Use the SIM Card Eject Tool to remove the SIM card tray. To do this, insert the key into the hole on the side of the phone near the SIM card tray.

Before any disassembly, make sure the phone is powered off.

Use the SIM Card Eject Tool to remove the SIM card tray. To do this, insert the key into the hole on the side of the phone near the SIM card tray.

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Step 2

Apply the iOpener to the back of the phone. For instructions on how to use the iOpener, use this guide.
On the phone shown there was adhesive on the top and bottom of the phone backing, so we specifically heated these areas.
Do not heat the phone too much in one area - it may warp the plastic backing.

Apply the iOpener to the back of the phone. For instructions on how to use the iOpener, use this guide.

On the phone shown there was adhesive on the top and bottom of the phone backing, so we specifically heated these areas.

Do not heat the phone too much in one area - it may warp the plastic backing.

Step 3

Starting at one corner, wedge the plastic opening pick underneath the plastic backing to start undoing the tabs that connect the backing to the phone. There are 3 tabs on top and bottom, and 6 on each side.
Use extreme caution to not puncture the lithium ion battery.

Starting at one corner, wedge the plastic opening pick underneath the plastic backing to start undoing the tabs that connect the backing to the phone. There are 3 tabs on top and bottom, and 6 on each side.

Use extreme caution to not puncture the lithium ion battery.

Step 4

Carefully undo the ribbon wire for the fingerprint scanner before full removal of the backing.
There are two 3.4mm JIS 00 screws that hold the wire in place, one may be under a lock sticker. Remove the screws with the JIS 00 screwdriver.

Carefully undo the ribbon wire for the fingerprint scanner before full removal of the backing.

There are two 3.4mm JIS 00 screws that hold the wire in place, one may be under a lock sticker. Remove the screws with the JIS 00 screwdriver.

Step 5

After removal of the two 3.4mm JIS 00 screws, disconnect the connector that attaches the ribbon wire from the main part of the phone.

After removal of the two 3.4mm JIS 00 screws, disconnect the connector that attaches the ribbon wire from the main part of the phone.

Step 6

Remove the nineteen 3.4mm JIS 00 screws on the perimeter of the back using the JIS 00 screwdriver.

Remove the nineteen 3.4mm JIS 00 screws on the perimeter of the back using the JIS 00 screwdriver.

Step 7

Use a plastic opening pick between the screen and side trim battery cover to remove the screen.
If the SIM Card is still in place during removal of the siding, take care during removal to avoid damaging the SIM Card.

Use a plastic opening pick between the screen and side trim battery cover to remove the screen.

If the SIM Card is still in place during removal of the siding, take care during removal to avoid damaging the SIM Card.

Step 8

On the top left of the battery, flip the metal clips with a pick and remove the battery ribbon from the shell.

On the top left of the battery, flip the metal clips with a pick and remove the battery ribbon from the shell.

Step 9

Using the iOpener heating pack, CAREFULLY apply heat to the battery. For instructions of how to use the iOpener, use this guide
Use extreme caution to not overheat the battery. Never use any open flames or high heat.
Adhesive is used to secure the battery to the phone. If you’re having problems you may need to heat the screen as well.

Using the iOpener heating pack, CAREFULLY apply heat to the battery. For instructions of how to use the iOpener, use this guide

Use extreme caution to not overheat the battery. Never use any open flames or high heat.

Adhesive is used to secure the battery to the phone. If you’re having problems you may need to heat the screen as well.

Step 10

Using the iFixit opening tools carefully pry the edges of the battery away from the casing.
While prying, take care to not scrape the wires underneath the battery.

Using the iFixit opening tools carefully pry the edges of the battery away from the casing.

While prying, take care to not scrape the wires underneath the battery.

Step 11

With the battery removed, you can now insert the new battery or replace other parts within your phone.

With the battery removed, you can now insert the new battery or replace other parts within your phone.

Step 12

              Charging Port

After you take out the battery, remove the 8 black wires using the spudger. Flip the metal connectors to release the wires.
One of the tabs will remove the back-facing camera.

After you take out the battery, remove the 8 black wires using the spudger. Flip the metal connectors to release the wires.

One of the tabs will remove the back-facing camera.

Step 13

After disconnection of all the metal tabs, insert the spudger underneath the bottom of the phone’s circuit board.
Gently pry upwards, taking care to not scrape any of the electronics beneath the board.

After disconnection of all the metal tabs, insert the spudger underneath the bottom of the phone’s circuit board.

Gently pry upwards, taking care to not scrape any of the electronics beneath the board.

Step 14

With the bottom circuit board removed, the charging port will be attached to it.
To replace your charging port, insert your replacement charging port

With the bottom circuit board removed, the charging port will be attached to it.

To replace your charging port, insert your replacement charging port

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

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Rafael B - Nov 6, 2018

Too much hassle just for the charging port. You can basically just disconnect it’s connection and pop up a new one lol

Rick Diaz - Jan 9, 2019

I was thinking the same thing but I appreciate that they documented every step as it in the manual I’m sure

Caleb Beilby - Mar 11, 2020

For someone who is looking to make this as simple as possible it is important to note that although it is super important to disconnect the battery first, you do not need to remove the battery ruining the adhesive. All you need to do after unplugging the battery is disconnect the flex cable and the black jumper wire and pull out the board, this is of course after you have the phone fully opened up. I’m not saying they did it wrong because I know they did it right and very thorough, if you are new to this and working on your own phone in a hurry, do what I said. Good luck in your repairs!

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