StarLite Mk V - complete disassembly guide

1. Preparation
   Place the Star Lite Mk V on a soft, protected surface to prevent any scratches or damage.
   

2. Remove the Micro SD Card Tray
   Insert a pin into the small hole to eject and remove the Micro SD card tray.
   

3. Separate the Display and Backplate
   Using the plastic pick, gently wedge it between the display and the backplate to begin separating the two components.
   
   

4. Lift the Backplate
   Carefully raise the backplate to a 90° angle. Two ribbon cables connect it to the mainboard—disconnect these before fully removing the backplate.
   
   
   

5. Remove the Battery
   Once the backplate is off, begin by disconnecting and removing the battery.
   

6. Disconnect the Display Connector
   Lift the fine clamp securing the display cable and gently pull the cable out.
   
   
   
   
   

7. Remove the SSD
   Unscrew the single screw securing the SSD, then gently pull the drive out of its connector.
   

8. Remove the Speakers
   Unscrew the two screws securing each speaker. Disconnect the speaker cable from the mainboard.
   
   
   
   

9. Disconnect the Touch and I/O Ribbon Cables
   Remove the touch and I/O ribbon cables from the mainboard.
   

10. Disconnect the Accelerometer Ribbon Cable
    

11. Detach the Wireless Antennas
    Using the plastic pick, carefully lift the antenna connectors away from the wireless card.
    

12. Remove the Mainboard
    Unscrew the five black mainboard screws, then gently lift the board out of the chassis.
    

13. Remove the I/O Board
    Unscrew the two screws securing the I/O board.
    

14. Lift the Battery
    The battery is lightly taped down—gently lift it away from the chassis.
    

15. Disassembly Complete
    Reassembly is the reverse of these steps.
    

Note: When reattaching the backplate, align the camera opening first, then gently press around the edges to clip it securely back into place.