Disassembling your 8X

[Dadstar0410]

For those of you who want to know how, and want to try it (since I have not myself but may know how to disassemble it), here's how:

1. Get a long fingernail.
2. Dig it really hard in between the matte casing and the screen top-center.
3. When casing and screen get separated, pull the screen out.

I came across this when I was cleaning the dirt out from between the crevices of the device. I used my fingernail, dug it really hard into the edge, and the screen moved! I kinda freaked out a bit and quickly took my nail out lol so I did not test #3, but if anyone is willing to try it out, I'm sure the fans of WPCentral and this forum would greatly appreciate it :grin:

 

[shinygerbil]

Someone else can go first... >_>

 

[xenomorph1030]

I noticed this when I first got it as well. I started doing it last night, but I ended up order a plastic removal tool since that seems like the proper tool for the job. I will definitely be taking it apart in hope I will find a microSD slot hiding, unless someone beats me to it

 

[rosak81]

Hi, I'm trying to take off the back cover but it seems like sticked on corners (left side, top and bottom). Is there an adhesive or snap? I found 5 snaps along the left side but the corners prevent me from opening it. Shall i just rip it off?
This case is very urgent for me as I'm fixing my friends phone.
Thanks

 

[rdifiori]

There are videos on YouTube. Heat it with a hair dryer first.
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[Villain]

I will be doing this as soon as I find a good housing/body that doesn't have the horrible soft coating.


HTC Windows Phone 8X Repair, Disassembly manual, guide - YouTube