How To Disassemble Nexus 6 In 10 Steps

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Released in October of 2014, the Nexus 6 is the 6th generation smartphone in the Google Nexus family. The Nexus 6 runs the latest Android OS, Android 5.0 “Lollipop” and will be the first Nexus device to support T-Mobile’s Wi-Fi calling which will arrive in early 2015. As it’s manufactured by Motorola, the Nexus 6 features similar hardware as the Moto X 2nd, let’s tear down the device and have a closer look.

Tools Needed:

1. Hair Dryer / Heat Gun;

2. Tweezers;

3. Phillips Screwdriver;

4. Case Opening Tool;

1. Remove the Motorola Nexus 6 SIM Card Tray.

● Power off the device;

● Use an eject pin or tweezers to release the SIM card tray.

2. Remove the Motorola Nexus 6 Battery Door.

● Heat up the battery door for 2 minutes to soften the battery door adhesive;

● Insert the case opening tool and pry up the battery door.

3. Remove the Motorola Nexus 6 Rear Housing Assembly.

● Undo the 22 screws in the rear housing as shown below;

● Gently remove the rear housing assembly from the screen assembly.

4. Release the Connectors in the Rear Housing.

● Remove the gasket on the rear housing near the bottom of the phone;

● Carefully pry up the flex ribbon connector underneath;

● Remove the gasket on the rear housing near the top of the phone;

● Carefully pry up the flex ribbon connector underneath.

5. Release the Flex Cable Ribbon Extender.

● Carefully pry up the latch on the flex connector to separate it from the flex ribbon extender.

6. Remove the Motorola Nexus 6 Battery.

● Heat up the rear housing for 10 seconds to soften the battery adhesive;

(Notice: be more careful on this step as batteries might explode when overheated.)

● Pry up the battery flex connector that adhered to the rear housing;

● If you want to release the wireless charging coil as well, gently pry up the charging coil connector. However, we don’t recommend performing this step as you run a high risk of damaging the charging coil and battery.