In this repair guide, we show you how to replace your Sony Xperia Z3 Compact’s defective display unit on your own. You need this repair if the glass is cracked, the touchscreen no longer responds to touch, or the LCD remains black or flickers.
Required tools
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Hard Plastic Picks
Hard Plastic Picks
You need a flat but stable tool such as a pick to pry out parts that are glued in place.
€3.00 at the iDoc store -
Heat gun
Heat gun
You can use a heat gun to heat parts that are glued on so they’re easier to remove. In most cases, you can also use a hairdryer.
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For storing screws
For storing screws
We recommend storing your screws so you don’t mix up the various screws and small parts.
€10.00 at the iDoc store -
Menda ESD Spudger
Menda ESD Spudger
You need a flat plastic prying tool to disconnect the various plugs and connectors.
€5.00 at the iDoc store -
Steel Laboratory Spatula
Steel Laboratory Spatula
You need a flat and sturdy prying tool to disconnect glued parts.
€7.00 at the iDoc store -
Suction cup
Suction cup
A suction cup is perfect for lifting smooth surfaces such as displays or rear glass panels.
€3.00 at the iDoc store
Replacement parts and tools for this repair
Our tools plus the right spare part help you fix your device easily.
Getting started with the repair of your Xperia Z3 Compact
If you get stuck or have questions, you can post a comment. We’d be happy to help.
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Removing the back cover
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Detaching the NFC antenna
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Removing the chassis screws
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Removing the chassis
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Disconnecting the connections
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Removing the rear camera
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Removing the SIM and microSD cards
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Disconnecting the logic board
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Removing the logic board
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Transferring parts
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Installing the logic board
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Attaching the logic board
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Inserting the SIM and microSD cards
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Installing the rear camera
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Making the connections
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Installing the chassis
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Fastening the chassis screws
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Connecting the NFC antenna
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Attaching the back cover
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