In this guide, we will show you how to remove the OnePlus 5 USB Type-C port/headphone jack module from the smartphone. These removal instructions are divided into four steps.
The full teardown of the OnePlus 5 can be found here.
Repair Tools Needed:
T1 screwdriver
1.5*25mm Phillips screwdriver
Suction cup
Pick
Spudger
SIM Card Eject Tool
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1. Removing the SIM card tray and two screws
Powered off the OnePlus 5 and removed the SIM card tray using the SIM card eject tool.
Remove two screws close to the USB Type-C port with a T1 screwdriver.
2. Open the back cover
Open the back cover a little bit with a suction cup.
Insert a spudger between the back cover and the display assembly, and slide the spudger along the display edge to release the back cover from the fuselage.
3. Removing the back cover
Remove the screws with a 1.5*25mm Phillips screwdriver.
Remove the metal plate.
In order to protect the hardware, we need to disconnect the battery connector first and then disconnect the USB Type-C connector.
You can see the USB Type-C and the 3.5mm headphone jack on the back cover.
4. Removing the USB Type-C port/headphone jack module
Remove two screws securing the USB Type-C port.
Remove two screws securing the 3.5mm headphone jack.
This module is fixed on the back cover with double-sided adhesive, and the whole module can be removed by slowly removing the soft cable from the back cover.
You can find the full OnePlus 5 Teardown here. For other parts replacement tutorials, please visit the OnePlus 5 repair guide category.
