BLU Studio G Headphone Jack Replacement

Introducción

To replace most components for the BLU Studio G, the motherboard will likely need to be replaced. Tools needed are a spudger (something small and sharp) and a screwdriver. When repairing any part of the device, it would be wise to have grounding strap.

Qué necesitas

Paso 1 Motherboard Prerequisite

Aviso: los pasos 1-8 provienen de una guía que está marcada como "En progreso".

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To remove the back cover, turn the device over, locate the safety indented notch on the bottom left corner as the screen is facing down.
Using your finger (or spudger), prop upwards to detach the back cover properly from the rest of the device.

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Paso 2

Locate the notch at the bottom of the battery for safe removal.
Carefully lift battery from the notch making sure not to puncture the battery rubber casting.

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Paso 3

Unscrew the 13 Phillips #0 screws from the back of the phone.

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Paso 4

To remove the back panel, slide the metal spudger into 3 notches on left and right side outside edges of the device.
With some slow but strong pressure insert and dislodge the panel from the rest of the device. These are tough but small clips that hold together the back panel.

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Paso 5

Remove all 8 3.175 mm screws that secure the motherboard in place.
Remove by turning counter clockwise using a Phillips #0 bit with the correct screwdriver using medium/ firm pressure, assuring that you don't strip the screws.
Set aside

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Paso 6

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Locate the two connector clamps on the motherboard.
Carefully place the tip of a precision tweezer or metal spudger under the short light brown plastic clamp. This will release the connectors.
Gently pull out the connectors from the clamp inserts by pulling slowly away from of device using precision tweezers.

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Paso 7

Locate the speaker on the bottom of the device and slowly pry upwards and to the right as its wired to the motherboard.

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Paso 8

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Locate the volume button strip on the left side of the device and slowly pry outwards from one end to the other from the device.
Carefully pull over the motherboard.

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Paso 9 Headphone Jack

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The headphone jack is located on the top right when face down, and is soldered onto the motherboard.
For assistance Identifying and re-soldering click the link for a video guide.