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Duration:
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Disassembly/Repair of the mobile device Nokia 230 RM-1172 (Nokia 230 RM-1173) with each step description and the required set of tools.


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Step 1.

Open the back cover.


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Step 2.

Lift and remove the battery.


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Step 3.

Pry and remove the upper cover.


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Step 4.

Pry and remove the lower cover.


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Step 5.

Pry and remove the second lower cover with antenna contacts (the opposite side of antenna spring clips/pins).


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Step 6.

Using a screwdriver (hex T5), unscrew 6 bolts in the frame of the phone.


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Step 7.

Separate the front frame with a keyboard.


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Step 8.

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


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Step 9.

Separate the PCB and middle frame.


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Step 10.

Overturn the board, disconnect the connector from the inside and remove the main camera.


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Step 11.

The Printed circuit board.


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Step 12.

Pry and remove the speaker (also works as a vibration motor).


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Step 13.

Pry and remove the earpiece (speaker) and headphone jack/socket.


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Step 14.

The middle frame.

Detailed disassembly instructions of Nokia 230 RM-1172 in the video, made by our mobile repair & service center:

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Disassembling\Repair has easy complexity and takes about 6 minutes in time.
Our manual is suitable for all models Nokia 230 RM-1172 — Nokia 230 RM-1173 released for markets in different countries.



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