Xperia E3 - 1291-1031 - Working Instructions - Mechanical - Rev3

Working Instructions
- mechanical -
XperiaTM E3 & E3 Dual

D2202, D2203, D2206, D2212, D2243
1291-1031 Rev 3
 Sony Mobile Communications – Company Internal
Working Instruction Repair Instruction Mechanical/
CONTENTS
1 Exterior Views ................................................................................. 4
1.1 D2202, D2203, D2206, D2212, D2243 ................................................... 4
2 Tools ................................................................................................ 5
3 Disassembly.................................................................................... 6
3.1 Battery Cover........................................................................................ 6
3.2 Rubber Corner & Screw 1.6mm x 3.2mm............................................ 7
3.3 Rear Cover Assy .................................................................................. 7
3.4 Camera Main ......................................................................................... 9
3.5 Main PBA ............................................................................................ 10
3.6 Sub PBA.............................................................................................. 11
3.7 Battery 2300 mAh & Front Cover Assy ............................................. 12
4 Replacement ................................................................................. 14
4.1 Battery Cover...................................................................................... 14
4.2 Rubber Corner .................................................................................... 14
4.3 Screw 1.6mm x 3.2mm ....................................................................... 14
4.4 Rear Cover Assy ................................................................................ 14
4.5 Camera Main ....................................................................................... 15
4.6 Main PBA ............................................................................................ 15
4.7 Sub PBA.............................................................................................. 15
4.8 Battery 2300 mAh ............................................................................... 15
4.9 Front Cover Assy ............................................................................... 16
4.10 Battery Adhesive-1 ............................................................................. 17
4.11 Battery Adhesive-2 ............................................................................. 18
4.12 CU Label ............................................................................................. 19
4.13 Key Power/Vol .................................................................................... 20
4.14 Liquid Intrusion Label “Main PBA” ................................................... 21
4.15 Liquid Intrusion Label Sub PBA ........................................................ 22
4.16 Loudspeaker ....................................................................................... 23
4.17 Proximity Sensor Rubber Gasket...................................................... 24
4.18 Receiver .............................................................................................. 25
4.19 Receiver Sponge ................................................................................ 26
4.20 RF Cable ............................................................................................. 27
4.21 Side Key FPC ...................................................................................... 28
4.22 VGA Rubber ........................................................................................ 29
4.23 Board Swap – Replacement .............................................................. 30
4.24 Board Swap – Change Label ............................................................. 30
4.25 Board Swap – Customize of Software .............................................. 30
1291-1031 Rev 3
 Sony Mobile Communications – Company Internal 2(36)
5 Reassembly................................................................................... 31
5.1 Front Cover Assy & Battery 2300 mAh ............................................. 31
5.2 Sub PBA.............................................................................................. 32
5.3 Main PBA ............................................................................................ 32
5.4 Rear Cover Assy ................................................................................ 34
5.5 Screw 1.6mm x 3.2mm & Rubber Corner.......................................... 35
5.6 Battery Cover...................................................................................... 35
6 Revision History ........................................................................... 36
For general information about mechanical repair related issues, refer to

1220-1333: Generic Repair Manual - mechanical
1291-1031 Rev 3
1 Exterior Views
1.1 D2202, D2203, D2206, D2212, D2243
1291-1031 Rev 3
2 Tools
SPECIAL TOOLS
1. Torque Screwdriver
2. Front Opening Tool
3. Torx Bit T5
4. Flex Film Assembly Tool
5. Guitar Pick
SPECIAL TOOLS
1. Flexible Disassembly tool
For part no’s on the tools above, refer to the ‘Tools Catalogue/Matrix’!
STANDARD TOOLS
1. Dentist Hook
2. Nylon Pointer
3. Tweezers
1291-1031 Rev 3
3 Disassembly
The disassembly is done in the following order:
1. Battery Cover
2. Rubber Corner
3. Screw 16mm x 3.2mm
4. Rear Cover Assy
5. Camera Main
6. Main PBA
7. Sub PBA
8. Battery 2300 mAh
9. Front Cover Assy
3.1 Battery Cover

Loosen Battery Cover at USB connector area using finger as
shown in picture.
Lift up the Battery Cover.
Remove Battery Cover with fingers
1291-1031 Rev 3
Disassembly
3.2 Rubber Corner & Screw

1.6mm x 3.2mm
Loosen four Rubber Corner using dentist hook.
Remove the four Rubber Corner parts using fingers.
Remove six, Screw 1.6mm x 3.2mm by using Torx Bit T5.
3.3 Rear Cover Assy

Insert Guitar Pick into Rear Cover Assy as shown in picture
and slide along bottom side as shown in picture.
1291-1031 Rev 3
Disassembly
Slide Guitar Pick along side of phone to unsnapping all

hooks.
Repeat same action for topside.
Repeat same action for last side.

Be careful not to use too much force at Key Power/Vol
area as shown in picture, it may cause damage to Rear
Cover Assy!
Tilt up Rear Cover Assy from bottom side using fingers as

shown in picture.
1291-1031 Rev 3
Disassembly
Remove using fingers.
3.4 Camera Main

Use Front Opening Tool to disconnect Battery 2300 mAh
board-to-board (BtB) connector to cut to power to Main PBA.
Use Front Opening Tool to disconnect Camera Main board-

to-board (BtB) connector.
Remove Camera Main using fingers gripping at the sides.
1291-1031 Rev 3
Disassembly
3.5 Main PBA

Use Front Opening Tool to disconnect Touch Panel board-
to-board (BtB) connector.
Use Front Opening Tool to raise up the Battery 2300 mAh

board-to-board (BtB) connector.
Use Front Opening Tool to disconnect LCD FPC board-to-

board (BtB) connector.
Use Front Opening Tool to disconnect RF Cable board-to-

board (BtB) connector Main PBA.
1291-1031 Rev 3
Disassembly
Use Front Opening Tool to release snap hook at side of

Main PBA.
Use Front Opening Tool to rise up Main PBA at the side

releasing snap hook.
Remove Main PBA.
3.6 Sub PBA

Use Front Opening Tool to disconnect LCD FPC board-to-
board (BtB) connector Sub PBA.
1291-1031 Rev 3
Disassembly
Use Front Opening Tool to disconnect RF Cable board-to-

board (BtB) connector Sub PBA.
Insert Front Opening Tool, tilt to loosen Sub PBA.
Remove Sub PBA.
3.7 Battery 2300 mAh & Front

Cover Assy
1. Place the Front Assy with Battery 2300 mAh into ESD
safe bag.
2. Place the unit into the fridge.
3. Set the fridge temperature at -20℃, and set the time at
30 minutes.
1291-1031 Rev 3
Disassembly
Remove from freezer, then immediately Insert Flexible

Disassembly Tool as shown in picture to loosen adhesive
located under battery.
Attention: If Front Cover Assy with Battery 2300 mAh
returns to room temperature, adhesive will bond again!
Remove Battery 2300 mAh using fingers

Carefully inspect the Battery after removing it.
Battery with visual signs of been punctured etc, should
be scraped after removal and disposed of in accordance
with local policies!
1291-1031 Rev 3
4 Replacement
4.1 Battery Cover

Follow the 3.1 Disassembly instructions!
Prepare the new Battery Cover
Follow the 5.7 Reassembly instructions!
4.2 Rubber Corner

Follow the 3.1 – 3.2 Disassembly instructions!
Prepare the new Rubber Corner
Follow the 5.6 – 5.7 Reassembly instructions!
4.3 Screw 1.6mm x 3.2mm

Prepare the new Screw 1.6mm x 3.2mm
4.4 Rear Cover Assy

Prepare the new Rear Cover Assy.
1291-1031 Rev 3
Replacement
4.5 Camera Main

Prepare the new Camera Main
4.6 Main PBA

Prepare the new Main PBA
4.7 Sub PBA

Prepare the new Sub PBA
4.8 Battery 2300 mAh

Prepare the new Battery 2300 mAh
Caution: Risk of Explosion if the Battery is replaced by
incorrect type. Only use original approved Sony Mobile
Battery according to “Part List 1291-1034”. Dispose of
used batteries accordance with local policies!
1291-1031 Rev 3
Replacement
4.9 Front Cover Assy

Prepare the new Front Cover Assy
1291-1031 Rev 3
Replacement
4.10 Battery Adhesive-1

Carry out the Removal as described below!
Prepare the new Battery Adhesive-1.
Carry out the Installation as described below!
REMOVAL
Remove Battery Adhesive-1 using Flex Film Assembly Tool.

Scrap! Not to be reused!
INSTALLATION
Place new Battery Adhesive-1 using Flex Film Assembly

Tool into its proper position.
1291-1031 Rev 3
Replacement
4.11 Battery Adhesive-2

Prepare the new Battery Adhesive-2.
REMOVAL
Remove Battery Adhesive-2 using Flex Film Assembly Tool.

INSTALLATION
Place new Battery Adhesive-2 using Flex Film Assembly

1291-1031 Rev 3
Replacement
4.12 CU Label
Follow the 3.1 Disassembly instructions!

Prepare the new CU Label.
Follow the 5.7 Reassembly instructions!
REMOVAL
Remove CU Label using Flex Film Assembly Tool.

INSTALLATION
Place new CU Label using Flex Film Assembly Tool into its
proper position.
1291-1031 Rev 3
Replacement
4.13 Key Power/Vol

Prepare the new Key Power/Vol.
REMOVAL
Detach the Key Power/Vol from Rear Cover Assy using

Dentist Hook and then remove Key Power/Vol carefully
using fingers.
INSTALLATION
Place new Key Power/Vol using fingers into its proper

position using cavity pegs and slot for alignment located on
Rear Cover Assy.
1291-1031 Rev 3
Replacement
4.14 Liquid Intrusion Label “Main PBA”

Prepare the new Liquid Intrusion Label.
REMOVAL
Remove the Liquid Intrusion Label using Flex Film Assembly

Tool.
INSTALLATION
Place new Liquid Intrusion Label using Flex Film Assembly

1291-1031 Rev 3
Replacement
4.15 Liquid Intrusion Label Sub PBA

Prepare the new Liquid Intrusion Label.
REMOVAL
Remove the Liquid Intrusion Label using Flex Film Assembly

Tool.
INSTALLATION
Place new Liquid Intrusion Label using Flex Film Assembly

1291-1031 Rev 3
Replacement
4.16 Loudspeaker

Prepare the new Loudspeaker.
REMOVAL
Remove the Loudspeaker using Front Opening Tool

INSTALLATION
Attention: Check alignment of Loudspeaker contact

pins before installation as shown in picture!
Place new Loudspeaker using fingers into its proper

position.
Press directly on top of Loudspeaker using Nylon Pointer for
five seconds to secure attachment.
1291-1031 Rev 3
Replacement
4.17 Proximity Sensor Rubber Gasket

Prepare the new Proximity Sensor Rubber Gasket.
REMOVAL
Remove Proximity Sensor Rubber Gasket using Flex Film

Assembly Tool.
INSTALLATION
Place new Proximity Sensor Rubber Gasket using Flex Film

Assembly Tool into its proper position.
Use pegs located on Front Cover Assy to align Proximity
Sensor Rubber Gasket as shown in picture!
1291-1031 Rev 3
Replacement
4.18 Receiver

Follow the 4.19 Removal instructions!
Prepare the new Receiver.
REMOVAL
Insert the Front Opening Tool and gently remove the

Receiver.
Use Isopropyl Alcohol for cleaning Front Cover Assy
cavity!
INSTALLATION
Position and place a new Receiver into Front Cover Assy

cavity as shown in picture.
Press directly on top of Receiver using Nylon Pointer for five
seconds to secure attachment.
1291-1031 Rev 3
Replacement
4.19 Receiver Sponge

Prepare the Receiver Sponge.
Follow the 4.18 Installation instructions!
REMOVAL
Use Tweezers to remove the Receiver Sponge.

Use Isopropyl Alcohol for cleaning Front Cover Assy
Ccavity!
INSTALLATION
Place new Receiver Sponge using Flex Film Assembly Tool

into its proper position.
1291-1031 Rev 3
Replacement
4.20 RF Cable

Prepare the new RF Cable.
REMOVAL
Carefully detach RF Cable from Front Cover Assy cavity

using Front Open Tool and fingers.
INSTALLATION
Place new RF Cable using fingers into its proper position

aligning the cable rings to three conductive gaskets within
Front Cover Assy cavity as shown in picture.
Inspect RF Cable for any physical damage after
assembly!
1291-1031 Rev 3
Replacement
4.21 Side Key FPC

Prepare the new Side Key FPC.
REMOVAL
Remove Side Key FPC using Flex Film Assembly Tool.

INSTALLATION
Place new Side Key FPC using fingers into its proper
position.
Use hole to align Side Key FPC to Front Cover Assy shown
in picture!
1291-1031 Rev 3
Replacement
4.22 VGA Rubber

Prepare the new VGA Rubber.
REMOVAL
Remove Proximity Sensor Rubber Gasket using Flex Film

Assembly Tool.
INSTALLATION
Place new VGA Rubber using Flex Film Assembly Tool into
its proper position.
Use pegs located on Front Cover Assy to align VGA Rubber
as shown in picture!
1291-1031 Rev 3
Replacement
4.23 Board Swap – Replacement
Replace the Swap Board.
Follow the 4.14 Installation instructions!
Reuse the Camera Main!

Please refer to: Trouble Shooting Application 1257-
2706 for applicable D2202, D2203, D2206, D2212 &
D2243 calibrations!
4.24 Board Swap – Change Label
CHANGE LABEL
Follow the instructions in the Generic Repair Manual –

Build swap for change of label.
4.25 Board Swap – Customize of Software
CUSTOMIZE OF SOFTWARE
Follow the instructions in the Generic Repair Manual –

Build swap for customization of the software.
After SW Flash press the Key On/Off to power on the

phone, place unit on flat desk and wait 4 minutes until
system boot up has been completed!
1291-1031 Rev 3
5 Reassembly
The reassembly is done in the following order:
1. Front Cover Assy
2. Battery 2300 mAh
3. Sub PBA
4. Main PBA
5. Camera Main
6. Rear Cover Assy
7. Screw 1.6mm x 3.2mm
8. Rubber Corner
9. Battery Cover
5.1 Front Cover Assy &

Battery 2300 mAh
Follow the 4.10 & 4.11 removal and installations to
replace a new Battery Adhesive- 1 & Battery Adhesive -
2!
If reusing the Battery 2300 mAh carefully inspect the

Battery before assembly. Batteries with visual signs of
being bent, having been punctured, bubbles etc. should
be scraped after removal!
Follow chapter 4.8 replacement instructions to replace a
new Battery 2300 mAh!
Place the Battery 2300 mAh in its proper position onto the
Front Cover Assy connector side first as shown in picture.
Press down gently on Battery 2300 mAh using fingers for 5

seconds to secure its attachment.
1291-1031 Rev 3
Reassembly
5.2 Sub PBA

Place the Sub PBA into its proper position, gently press
down on sub PBA to secure both snap hooks as shown in
picture.
Attach RF Cable connector to Sub PBA, press directly on

top of connector using Nylon Pointer for 5sec to fully secure
RF Cable connector attachment!
Attach LCD FPC BtB connector to Sub PBA, press directly

on top of connector using Nylon Pointer for 5sec to fully
secure board-to-board (BtB) connector attachment!
5.3 Main PBA

Place Main PBA at an angle into its proper position as
shown in picture.
1291-1031 Rev 3
Reassembly
Press Main PBA gently to secure three snap hooks as

shown in picture.
Attach RF Cable connector to Main PBA, press directly on

top of connector using Nylon Pointer for 5sec to fully secure
RF Cable connector attachment!
Attach LCD FPC BtB connector to Main PBA, press directly

on top of connector using Nylon Pointer for 5sec to fully
secure board-to-board (BtB) connector attachment!
Attach Touch Panel BtB connector to Main PBA, press

directly on top of connector using Nylon Pointer for 5sec to
fully secure board-to-board (BtB) connector attachment!
1291-1031 Rev 3
Reassembly
Attach Camera Main BtB connector to Main PBA, press

directly on top of connector using Nylon Pointer for 5sec to
fully secure board-to-board (BtB) connector attachment!
Bend back the Battery 2300 mAh FPC to its proper position
then attach Battery 2300 mAh BtB connector to Main PBA,
press directly on top of connector using Nylon Pointer for
5sec to fully secure board-to-board (BtB) connector
attachment!
5.4 Rear Cover Assy

Hold Rear Cover Assy at an angle and insert the hooks of
the Rear Cover Assy onto topside of Front Cover Assy
cavity as shown in picture.
Then press down at bottom side, then press down on all

sides of Battery Cover make it snap securely on to Front
Cover Assy.
1291-1031 Rev 3
Reassembly
5.5 Screw 1.6mm x 3.2mm &

Rubber Corner
Apply 9 NCM torque when tightening all six Screw 1.6mm x
3.2mm by using Torx Bit T5.
Attach Rubber Corner x4 into its proper position and then

press directly on top of connector using fingers for 5sec to
secure attachment!
5.6 Battery Cover

Attach Battery Cover and then press down on all sides of
Battery Cover make it snap securely on to Rear Cover Assy.
1291-1031 Rev 3
6 Revision History
Rev. Date Changes / Comments
1 2014-Sep-09 Released
2 2014-Sep-11 No Change
3 2014-Oct-02 D2243 Added
1291-1031 Rev 3

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Working Instructions

XperiaTM E3 & E3 Dual

For general information about mechanical repair related issues, refer to

3.1 Battery Cover

Lift up the Battery Cover.

Remove Battery Cover with fingers

3.2 Rubber Corner & Screw

Remove the four Rubber Corner parts using fingers.

Remove six, Screw 1.6mm x 3.2mm by using Torx Bit T5.

3.3 Rear Cover Assy

Slide Guitar Pick along side of phone to unsnapping all

Repeat same action for topside.

Repeat same action for last side.

Tilt up Rear Cover Assy from bottom side using fingers as

Remove using fingers.

3.4 Camera Main

Use Front Opening Tool to disconnect Camera Main board-

Remove Camera Main using fingers gripping at the sides.

3.5 Main PBA

Use Front Opening Tool to raise up the Battery 2300 mAh

Use Front Opening Tool to disconnect LCD FPC board-to-

Use Front Opening Tool to disconnect RF Cable board-to-

Use Front Opening Tool to release snap hook at side of

Use Front Opening Tool to rise up Main PBA at the side

Remove Main PBA.

3.6 Sub PBA

Use Front Opening Tool to disconnect RF Cable board-to-

Insert Front Opening Tool, tilt to loosen Sub PBA.

Remove Sub PBA.

3.7 Battery 2300 mAh & Front

Remove from freezer, then immediately Insert Flexible

Remove Battery 2300 mAh using fingers

4.1 Battery Cover

4.2 Rubber Corner

4.3 Screw 1.6mm x 3.2mm

4.4 Rear Cover Assy

4.5 Camera Main

4.6 Main PBA

4.7 Sub PBA

4.8 Battery 2300 mAh

4.9 Front Cover Assy

Follow the 3.1 – 3.7 Disassembly instructions!

Remove Battery Adhesive-1 using Flex Film Assembly Tool.

Place new Battery Adhesive-1 using Flex Film Assembly

Follow the 3.1 – 3.7 Disassembly instructions!

Remove Battery Adhesive-2 using Flex Film Assembly Tool.

Place new Battery Adhesive-2 using Flex Film Assembly

Follow the 3.1 Disassembly instructions!

Remove CU Label using Flex Film Assembly Tool.

Follow the 3.1 – 3.3 Disassembly instructions!

Detach the Key Power/Vol from Rear Cover Assy using

Place new Key Power/Vol using fingers into its proper

Follow the 3.1 – 3.5 Disassembly instructions!

Remove the Liquid Intrusion Label using Flex Film Assembly

Place new Liquid Intrusion Label using Flex Film Assembly

Follow the 3.1 – 3.5 Disassembly instructions!

Remove the Liquid Intrusion Label using Flex Film Assembly

Place new Liquid Intrusion Label using Flex Film Assembly