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Disassembly/Repair of the mobile device Acer Iconia Talk S A1-734 with each step description and the required set of tools.


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Step 1. Remove the tray

Use the ejection tool (aka Needle) or Paperclip. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the tray ejects, and then pull the tray of SIM and Memory card (Micro SD) out.

⚠️️ Pay attention! The tool must be inserted into a hole on the edge of the phone's housing. Do not press too hard. It may break the tray eject mechanism.


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Step 2. Open the back cover

Using a spudger or a plastic pick, carefully, around the edge, detach the back cover clips, and remove it.

Do not insert the tool deeply or bend it. Otherwise, the housing may be tampered with or damaged.


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Step 3. Unscrew the screws

Using a screwdriver (Phillips 1.5 mm), unscrew the two screws securing the sub-board.


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Step 4. Remove the daughterboard

Disconnect the coaxial cable connector, cable to the mainboard, and loudspeaker connector.

Pry over the edge and remove the loudspeaker.

Remove the sub-board. It may be glued to the frame or attached with attachments like latches or hooks, so be careful.

ℹ️️ The sub-board contains a microphone, spring contacts for antenna units.

⚠️️ It is not necessary to insert the tool underneath when removing the sub-board. Internal components could be damaged.


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Step 5. Unscrew the screws

Using a screwdriver (cross-head 1.5 mm), unscrew the six screws securing the motherboard.


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Step 6. Remove the cameras

Disconnect connectors on the motherboard and remove the rear and front (selfie) cameras.


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Step 7. Disconnect the connectors

Disconnect the battery connector as soon as possible. It is better to use a non-metal or plastic tool to avoid any damage.

ℹ️️ The Acer Iconia Talk S A1-734 model has a battery CS-ACS724SL with 3300 mAh capacity (aka rechargeable battery).

⚠️️ It is highly recommended to disconnect the connector to avoid possible short circuits during disassembly.

Pry up the connector of the side buttons cable, display module cable, inter-board cable, and coaxial cable.

⚠️️ Be careful when removing the cables from the connectors, the cables are pretty thin, and it is easy enough to break them or damage the contact tracks inside.


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Step 8. Remove the motherboard

Carefully remove the printed circuit board. There is no need to use a lever or try to reach the circuit board by force. Make sure that nothing is getting in the way or holding the circuit board.

The motherboard, also, may be attached with attachments like latches or hooks, be careful.

⚠️️ Do not bend the circuit board when removing it or push tools under it. Unbeknownst to yourself, you can damage components or cables from the inside.


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Step 9. In the display frame remained

ℹ️️ In the display frame remained: the earpiece speaker, battery.

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Disassembling\Repair has easy complexity and takes about 8 minutes in time. Our manual is suitable for all models Acer Iconia Talk S A1-734 released for markets in different countries.


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