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Dismantling Guide

Tools:Torx T6 screwdriver Case Opening Tool (optional)Torx T5. (required for screen disassembly

Normal anti-static precautions should be taken

1 Start by removing: the battery,stylus, any cards including the SIM,and all other accessories /attachments.

2 Screw locations are shown.

3 You will need to remove the 3 rubber 

caps in order to expose the upper screws.

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4 Remove the keyboard to haveaccess another screw. There are no

screws holding the keyboard and itcan be prised up with a case openingtool and lifted off. Take care not tobend it too much and begin with theedge nearest the screen.

** Note – See Appendix for moreinformation on keyboard removal.

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5. Underneath the keyboard you will have to remove thisscrew and the ribbon like cable that connects the keyboard.In order to do this, pull upwards the white blocker (shownwith the green arrow) then pull off the ribbon cable (redarrow).

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NoteThis guide is not authorised byHTC and is not intended to becomprehensive. Dismantling your device will void your warranty.Unless you are appropriatelyqualified you should not carry outdismantling, repairs or  modifications as doing so could hehazardous to health.

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6. With the device in “laptop”mode, remove the back cover onyour shift in order to expose themotherboard. Use the CaseOpening tool (or fingernail) at thebottom right corner (or the left -you choose) and move aroundthe casing to separate casingshells. You may hear somecracking / creaking which is

normal although you should notuse undue force.

7. After you remove the backcover you will see something likethis.

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Care is needed with the hard disk. There areno screws fixing it to the motherboard.

Tilting the device may therefore cause thehard disk to fall out damaging the connector cable. (orange ribbon).

Around the hard drive you will see a blackrubber shock protector insert.To remove the hard drive, first disconnectthe cable from the HDD end, then from themotherboard

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The silver corner and the sides of the rubber casing extend around

2-3 mm above and below thehard disk. This offers thepossibility of inserting a slightlylarger drive. However it wouldNOT be possible to insert a 2.5’’drive replacement.

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8 Next remove the aluminiumheat sink and the fan by removingthe highlighted screws.

Note that the far right screw is setdeeper and you may need tomove the hard-drive a little to getaccess to it.

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9 To remove the motherboard from the chassis, remove the marked screw.

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The RAM board may be removedwith care as some degree of forceis required.

Here the RAM is removed and thePanasonic card reader is

prominent in the lower rightforeground.

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To remove the card, ensure thescrew at 9 above is removed.There is a ribbon connecting it tothe motherboard.

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Card reader removed:

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Card reader ribbon connector:

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The GPS antenna. (Yes it is there and

appears properly connected and seems tobe powered. HTC clearly had some GPSfunctionality in mind when it designed theShift. )

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10 Remove the 2 screws located in the

areas shown. They are under the ribboncable connecting the hard drive to themotherboard.

Care is needed in this area. Themotherboard is in two sections, one for thex86 side (intel processor, GMA950 video,card reader etc) and another for the WMside.

The 2 parts are linked via a connector that issecured by those 2 screws. WHEN RE-ASSEMBLING CONNECTOR MUST BERE-ATTACHED PROPERLY.

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RED - Display side connector.This is the only connector linkingthe 2 sides. BLUE - Keyboard connector.

GREEN - underneath that area isthe connector that links the 2parts of the motherboard.

YELLOW - those cables go to thewireless antenna.

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Internal microphone.

The mic is linked to the generic"WM side" of the motherboard.

11 With the Motherboard removed you will see the antennablock at the position indicated.

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If you wish to remove the display part from the rest of thebody you have to remove these screws and the matchingpair on the left side.

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The display can then be removed butcare is needrf to avoid damage to theribbon connector.

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12 If you wish to disassemble the display you must remove the screws from it'’s back plate, to reveal the image shown. Thereare several connectors and wires underneath the foil and some are encased between foil layers. (This guide does not detail thedisassembly of this part).

The hinges that enable your displayto tilt are located inside the displayblock and are of the type shown.

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Re-assembly is essentially a reversal of the above. However, there are some pointers that may help:

When reassembling start by connecting the small ribbon from the microphone to the motherboard,Connect the display's cable. You will find it easier to manoeuvre if the display is at halfway distance from the main body.Connect the 2 screws that secure the connector between the 2 portions of the motherboard. ONCE AGAIN, TAKE CARE THATTHESE 2 SCREWS ARE FIRMLY ATTACHED.You may then re-attach the rest of the screws in backwards order.

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AppendixKeyboard Removal (Additional Note)

With the battery and stylus removed, you can access two locationsbehind the keyboard, where you can press to push the keyboardout. This can be easier than pulling the keyboard out and is lesslikely to leave any dents in the plastic.

In the two places marked on the picture, you will see a silver surface showing through. Those are the back of the keyboard,Starting with the one under the stylus, push with a straightenedpaperclip or similar, then the one in the middle until the keyboardcomes free.

Based on information and photograph by dproldan a member athttp://www.xda-developers.com