Retroid Pocket 3 Motherboard Replacement

Unplug any cables connected to the Retroid Pocket 3+.

Ensure your device has a charge of 5% or less as a charged battery can be dangerous if punctured.

Remove the four 6 mm screws from the backplate of the device with a T5 Torx screwdriver.

Use a plastic opening tool or spudger to gently pry apart the backplate from the device.

Remove the four 4.5 mm screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Lift off the metal plate.

Use a plastic opening tool or spudger to unclip the battery connector.

Carefully lift the battery from the case.

Lift and remove the battery.

Remove the three 4.5 mm screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver on the main board.

Using a spudger, put the tip under the aerial connecter and rotate upwards to unclip the plug.

Unclip and remove the one ribbon cable on the left.

Use a spudger to unclip and remove the two ribbon cables on the right side.

Use a spudger to disconnect the two speaker cables on the bottom of the board.

Start lifting the board to give you access to the vibration motor on the metal case.

Use a spudger to carefully pry the motor free; it is bound with double-sided tape.

Carefully lift the board out of the device.