Teardown difficulty:
Hard
Duration:
14 min

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Disassembly/Repair of the mobile device Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact G8441) with each step description and the required set of tools.


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Step 1. Before disassembling!

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


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Step 2. Remove the trays

Open the hatch hiding the trays of the SIM and Memory cards (Micro SD), and remove them.

ℹ️️ Remember the location for the SIM and Memory card (Micro SD) trays so that nothing is mixed up when reassembling.


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Step 3. Open the display module

⚠️ Pay attention! Disassembly has a maximum 3rd difficulty because the process begins with the disassembly of the display module. If you have no experience or are not sure of your skills, we strongly recommend that you contact a specialized service center.

We recommend using a special heating device such as a separator machine, heat gun, or heating mat. It will simplify the process. You can use a home hairdryer, but you will have to make a nozzle by hand or have a suitable one in the kit to gently heat and concentrate the heat flow in the right place.

ℹ️️ The surface of the display module must be heated to soften the adhesive underneath. The approximate heating temperature is 50° C / 125° F.

Use a thin plastic film or pick for separation. To facilitate the process, you can use isopropyl alcohol. It is often most difficult to pass the tool between the parts to be divided. Choose the far edge from the FFC cables or buttons.

Do not use a lever or any force for separation that could damage the elements inside.

The process can be seen in our video entirely so as well as in detail, at the end of the instructions.

⚠️ It is important not to get a film between the touchscreen/glass and the display module, this will damage the module.

⚠️ Look in advance at the picture of the places where the touchscreen and display cables pass under the display module to avoid accidental damage.


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Step 4. Remove the bracket

Remove the bracket holding the display module connector.


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Step 5. Disconnect the connector

Disconnect the connector and remove the display module with an earpiece speaker.


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Step 6. Unscrew the screws

Using a screwdriver (Phillips 1.5 mm PH000), unscrew the three screws.


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Step 7. Unscrew the screws

Using a screwdriver (Phillips 1.5 mm PH000), unscrew the 9 black screws.

ℹ️️ Be sure to note the location of the screws before disassembling. When assembling the device, screwing the screw in the wrong place may damage the device or its part. To avoid damage, the removed screws and individual pieces (as gaskets or brackets) must be laid out in the appropriate order, or the screws and their holes in the phone must be marked with colored markers.


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Step 8. Open the middle cover

Remove the middle cover.


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Step 9. Disconnect the battery connector

Disconnect the battery connector as soon as possible.

ℹ️️ The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact model has a battery LIP1648ERPC with 2700 mAh capacity (aka rechargeable battery).

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

Also, try not to use a metal tool to disconnect the rechargeable battery connector or do it carefully.


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Step 10. Disconnect the connector

Disconnect the front (selfie) camera connector.


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Step 11. Unscrew the screws

Using a screwdriver (Phillips 1.5 mm PH000), unscrew two screws.


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Step 12. Remove the bracket

Remove the bracket holding the front camera.


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Step 13. Remove the bracket

Pry at the edge and remove the bracket holding the charging port.


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Step 14. Open the cover

Remove the cover with antennas.


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Step 15. Disconnect the connectors

Pry up the connectors of the power and volume buttons cable, headphone jack socket, charging port.


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Step 16. Remove the motherboard

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

⚠️ 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 17. Remove the loudspeaker

Carefully remove the assembly with a charging port and loudspeaker. 


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Step 18. Remove the charging port

Carefully remove the charging port.


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Step 19. Remove the front camera

Disconnect the connector and remove the front (selfie) camera.


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Step 20. Remove the frame of cameras

Remove the frame securing the rear camera.


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Step 21. Remove the rear camera

Disconnect the connector and remove the rear camera.

Detailed disassembly instructions of Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact in the video, made by our mobile repair & service center:

If you have a question, ask us, and we will try to answer in as much detail as possible. If this article was helpful for you, please rate it.


Disassembling\Repair has hard complexity and takes about 14 minutes in time. Our manual is suitable for all models Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact — Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact G8441 released for markets in different countries.



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