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OnePlus 8 Logic Board Repair

Complete guide to OnePlus 8 logic board repair. Cost estimates, difficulty level, time required, and environmental impact.

💰 Cost:$300 - $800
⏱️ Time:3-6 hours
🌍 CO₂ Saved:41 kg

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💰 Cost Breakdown

Parts$180 - $480
Labor$120 - $320
Total Estimated Cost$300 - $800

💡 Tip: Costs vary by location and repair shop. Authorized service centers typically charge more than independent repair shops.

🔧 Repair Overview

Logic Board Repair is one of the most common repairs for OnePlus 8. This repair involves replacing the damaged logic component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 3-6 hours and requires difficult skill level.

🔧 Required Tools

🔩 Replacement Parts

What You'll Need

  • Replacement logic part (OEM or aftermarket)
  • Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000 or pentalobe)
  • Opening tools (plastic spudger, suction cup)
  • Adhesive strips or glue
  • Clean workspace with good lighting

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Heat the rear glass

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Power off your phone and unplug any cables.

You can also use a [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+to+Use+a+Hair+Dryer+to+Soften+Adhesive/157348|new_window=true|hair dryer], [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+to+Use+a+Heat+Gun+to+Soften+Adhesive/151116|new_window=true|heat gun], or hot plate—but extreme heat can damage the display and internal battery, so proceed with care.

Step 2: Insert an opening pick

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Apply a suction handle to the center of the bottom edge of the rear glass, as close to the edge as possible.

If your display is badly cracked, [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+to+Tape+Over+a+Cracked+Phone+Screen/140533|cover it with a layer of clear packing tape|new_window=true] to help the suction cup adhere. Alternatively, you can pull using very strong tape instead of a suction cup. If all else fails, try supergluing the suction cup to the broken screen.

Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a gap between the rear glass and frame.

Insert an opening pick into the gap.

Step 3: Slice the bottom edge adhesive

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Slide the opening pick to the bottom right corner to slice the adhesive securing the rear glass.

Leave the opening pick in the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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Insert a second opening pick under the bottom edge of the rear glass, into the gap you just created.

Slide the opening pick to the bottom left corner to slice the adhesive.

Leave the opening pick in the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 5: Slice the left edge adhesive

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If you have trouble slicing, reheat the iOpener and apply it to the edge for two minutes to soften the adhesive.

Insert a third opening pick under the bottom left corner of the rear glass.

Slide the opening pick up the left edge to slice the adhesive.

Leave the opening pick in the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 6: Slice the top edge adhesive

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Insert a fourth opening pick under the top left corner of the rear glass.

Slide the opening pick along the top edge to slice the adhesive.

Leave the opening pick in the top right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 7: Slice the right edge adhesive

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Insert a fifth opening pick under the top right corner of the rear glass.

Slide the opening pick down the right edge to slice the remaining adhesive.

Step 8: Remove the rear glass

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Remove the rear glass.

If the rear glass still feels stuck to the frame, slide an opening pick around the entire perimeter until the rear glass separates completely.

During reassembly:

After installing the rear glass, apply strong, steady pressure to your phone for several minutes to help the adhesive form a good bond.

Step 9: Unfasten the motherboard cover

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A white sticker may cover a screw on the right edge of the motherboard cover. Pierce through it with the tip of your screwdriver or use [product|IF145-020|tweezers] to remove it.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the eleven 3.3 mm-long screws securing the motherboard cover.

Step 10: Pry up the motherboard cover

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The motherboard cover is secured by tight clips.

Insert the flat end of a spudger under the center of the motherboard cover's bottom edge.

Twist the spudger to release the clips.

Lever the motherboard cover up until you can grip it with your fingers.

Step 11: Remove the motherboard cover

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Remove the motherboard cover.

Step 12: Disconnect the battery cable

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Use a spudger to disconnect the battery cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket on the bottom left corner of the motherboard.

To re-attach [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Recognizing+&+Disconnecting+Cable+Connectors/25629#s70308|press connectors|new_window=true] like this one, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Don't press down in the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend and cause permanent damage.

Step 13: Unfasten the loudspeaker

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A white sticker may coversa screw on the top right corner of the loudspeaker. Pierce through it with the tip of your screwdriver or use [product|IF145-020|tweezers] to remove it.

Use a Phillips driver to remove the seven 3.3 mm-long screws securing the loudspeaker.

Step 14: Pry up the loudspeaker

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The loudspeaker is secured with plastic clips.

Insert an opening pick underneath the center of the loudspeaker's top edge.

Pry up to release the clips securing the loudspeaker, levering it up until you can grip it with your fingers.

Step 15: Remove the loudspeaker

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Remove the loudspeaker.

Step 16: Eject the SIM card tray

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Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or straightened paper clip into the SIM card tray hole on the bottom edge of the phone.

Press firmly to eject the tray.

Step 17: Remove the SIM card tray

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Remove the SIM card tray from the phone.

A thin rubber gasket provides water and dust protection. If this gasket is damaged or missing, replace the gasket (or the entire tray) to maintain water resistance and protect your phone's internal components.

When inserting a SIM card into the tray, make sure it's oriented properly within the tray before reinserting the tray into the phone.

Step 18: Disconnect the antenna board cable

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Use a spudger to disconnect the antenna board cable from the daughterboard by prying the connector straight up from its socket.

Step 19: Disconnect the fingerprint reader cable

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Use a spudger to disconnect the fingerprint reader cable from the daughterboard by prying the connector straight up from its socket.

Step 20: Disconnect the interconnect cable

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Use a spudger to disconnect the interconnect cable from the daughterboard by prying the connector straight up from its socket.

Step 21: Disconnect the black antenna cable

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Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the black antenna cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket on the motherboard.

Pry only on the metal heads of the connectors. Avoid prying on the cables themselves.

To reconnect [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Recognizing+&+Disconnecting+Cable+Connectors/25629#s64972|new_window=true|antenna cables], hold each one in place over its socket and press down with the flat end of your spudger. The connector will snap into place.

Step 22: Unclip the black antenna cable

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Use a pair of [product|IF145-020|tweezers] or your fingers to lift the black antenna cable out of its clip on the daughterboard.

Step 23: Disconnect and unclip the white antenna cable

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Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the white antenna cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket on the motherboard.

Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to lift the white antenna cable out of its clip on the daughterboard.

During reassembly, make sure the antenna cables are pushed into their [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/K6WUncqQXVMKYVA5.full|channels on the right edge of the phone|new_window=true] before pressing them into their respective clips.

Step 24: Unfasten the daughterboard

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Use a Phillips driver to remove the single 3.3 mm-long screw securing the daughterboard.

Step 25: Pry up the daughterboard

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Insert the point of a spudger under the top right corner of the daughterboard.

Pry up the daughterboard.

Step 26: Remove the daughterboard

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Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to remove the daughterboard.

Before reinstalling the daughterboard, make sure all cables that connect to it are out of the way.

📖 Repair guide provided by iFixit - The free repair manual. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0.

iFixit Difficulty: Moderate | Time: NaNh NaNm

DIY vs Professional Repair

✋ DIY Repair

  • ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $180-$480)
  • ✅ Learn new skills
  • ❌ Risk of further damage
  • ❌ No warranty
  • ❌ Requires tools and time

🔧 Professional Repair

  • ✅ Expert installation
  • ✅ Warranty included
  • ✅ Faster turnaround
  • ❌ Higher cost ($300-$800)
  • ❌ Need to find reputable shop

Environmental Impact

By choosing to repair your OnePlus 8 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 41 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new OnePlus 8 generates 61 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 20 kg of CO₂. That's a 67% reduction in carbon emissions!

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