Disassembly/Repair of the mobile device Realme GT Neo 5 SE (Realme GT Neo 5 SE RMX3701) with each step description and the required set of tools.

⚠️️ Before disassembling, do not forget to turn your phone off.

First, we need to remove the SIM card tray. Use the ejector tool, insert it into the hole, and push the tray out.

Next, we need to heat up the back cover. We’re using a heating pad for this, but you can also use a heat gun or hair dryer. Heat it to about 70°C, which is around 160°F. Keep the heat on for about 10 minutes.

And we move on to separating the back cover. For this, we use a thin plastic film. Insert it into the gap between the back cover and the mid-frame, and gently slide it along the edge to cut through the adhesive.

As always, be extra careful around the camera area, since the cover there may have extra adhesive. And of course, take care not to scratch the lenses.

At this point, it’s a good idea to cover the camera lenses. We use a protective film for that.

Important: the film goes on the rim around the lenses, not directly on the lenses themselves.

Now we move on to unscrewing the seven screws on the top section.

Carefully unscrew them using a 1.5 mm Phillips screwdriver, or a Phillips #000.

Place the screws on a special tray or magnetic pad in a set order, so you won’t mix them up during reassembly, since they can differ in size and color.

Sometimes screws don’t fit well into other holes, so organization is key.

Using a screwdriver Phillips 1.5 mm (PH #000), unscrew the three long black screws .

Using a screwdriver Phillips 1.5 mm (PH #000), unscrew the eight screws on the bottom section.

Once all the screws are out, we can detach the mid-frame.

Start again with the thin plastic film—insert it into the gap between the mid-frame and the display frame, preferably near the SIM card slot opening.

Carefully unclip a few clips, then switch to a sturdier tool.

On this model, the mid-frame is especially tight, so be careful at the corners to avoid damaging the display edges. 

Next, disconnect the battery connector using a non-metal tool.

ℹ️️ The Realme GT Neo 5 SE RMX3701 model has a battery BLP991 with a capacity of 2750 x 2 mAh (also known as a rechargeable battery).

Next, remove the loudspeaker cover.

Again, find the right spot to pry so it comes off smoothly.

We can disconnect the inter-board flex cables, the fingerprint sensor flex connector, and the coaxial cable connectors.

Free the coaxial cables from the clips holding them on the sub-board.

After that, we can remove the sub-board.

As always, find the right spot to pry it up—don’t force it, and don’t try to bend it.

Once you find where the clip is holding it, gently lift the sub-board.

Note that it sits slightly recessed into the display frame.

On the sub-board, you’ll find the charging port, the microphone, and the SIM connector on the reverse side.

Next, disconnect the coaxial cables and free them from the clips on the motherboard.

And disconnect the inter-board flex connectors and the display flex connector.

Disconnect the cameras.

As you’ll see, the cameras are tapped by their base to the display frame and possibly to the shields on the motherboard. Carefully peel them off and set them aside.

Disconnect the rear cameras one by one—never use force, so you don’t tear a flex cable or damage a camera body. 

Then disconnect the front camera.

It’s also a good idea to cover its lens with protective film to prevent dust or debris from getting inside.

Before removing the motherboard, make sure nothing is holding it down.

As we can see, there’s one last screw securing it.

Unscrew it using the same 1.5 mm Phillips driver.

This screw is different from the others, so set it aside separately.

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.

ℹ️️ In the display frame remained: the earpiece speaker, battery, fingerprint sensor, and vibration motor.