How to disassemble Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro: detailed instructions with photos and tips

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is a popular smartphone with good hardware, but even it is not immune to breakdowns. Does the screen react to touch? Is the battery swollen? Does the speaker stop working? Most repairs start with disassembling the device. However, improper dismantling can lead to damage to the plumes, chipped glass or even the motherboard failure.

This article will help you to disassemble the Redmi Note 6 Pro with your own hands, from tool preparation to the last screw removal, we will tell you how to safely remove the back cover, disconnect the battery and get to the internal components without damaging them, and also tell you what mistakes beginners most often make and how to avoid them.

If you've never taken a smartphone apart before, don't worry: the Redmi Note 6 Pro is a medium-sized device, patience and accuracy are the key, but remember, Xiaomi's warranty is voided when you open the case, even if you don't break anything.

Preparation for disassembly: tools and security measures

Before you get to the screwdriver, make sure you have everything you need. Inappropriate tools are the main cause of chipped frames, torn screws and torn plumes.

• 🔧 Set of screwdrivers (cross-haired) PH00, flat 1.5 mm, five-pointed Y00 for screws under the Xiaomi logo).
• 📱 Plastic mediators or guitar mediators (to detach the cover).
• 🔥 Hair dryer or thermo-air station (for softening glue).
• 🧲 Magnetic mat or screw container (so as not to lose small details).
• 🔋 Scotch or tape (for fixing plumes).
• 📸 Smartphone for photography (to remember the location of details).

Also prepare the workplace: the table should be clean, well-lit and draft-free (dust can get inside the case).Switch off the smartphone before disassembling - even a switched-off device can get short circuitd if the battery is not handled gently.

⚠️ Warning: If your Redmi Note 6 Pro was in water or hit, disassembly can be dangerous! Bloated battery or oxidized contacts can lead to fire.

Step 1: Removing the back cover - how not to break the latches

The back cover of the Redmi Note 6 Pro is attached to glue and plastic latches, and the main difficulty is not to damage them when opened. If you act rudely, the lid can crack, and the latches can break, which will lead to backlash after assembly.

Here's a step-by-step algorithm:

1. Heat the edges of the body with a hair dryer (~60°C) for 2-3 minutes. This will soften the glue. Don't overheat - the plastic can deform!
2. Insert the plastic mediator into the gap between the lid and the frame (start at the bottom edge where the USB-C connector is).
3. Carefully conduct the mediator around the perimeter, without going deeper than 2 mm - the plumes pass inside.
4. When the lid begins to move away, do not pull it sharply: first disconnect all latches on the sides.

If the lid doesn't lend itself, warm up the problem area again. Don't use metal tools - they leave scratches and can pierce the plumes.

He warmed up the edges with a hairdryer.|Prepared plastic mediators|Turned off the smartphone.|Photographing the process|I'm not in a hurry or in a hurry.-->

Step 2: Shutting down the battery – why do it first

Once the lid is removed, the first action is to disconnect the battery. It's not just a recommendation, it's a safety rule. Even a smartphone that's turned off has a residual charge on the capacitors, and an accidental circuit can burn the motherboard.

The battery in the Redmi Note 6 Pro is attached to glue and connected via a JST 2.0 connector to disconnect it:

1. Find the orange connector on the motherboard (usually signed as BATTERY).
2. Carefully tuck the connector into a plastic spatula (not metal!) pulling by the housing of the connector, not by the wires!
3. If the connector is not amenable, check if there is a latch fixing (sometimes it is hidden under black insulation).

After the battery is turned off, wait 1-2 minutes, this will give time to discharge the capacitors.

⚠️ Warning: If the battery is blown up (lid lifted, body deformed), do not attempt to remove it yourself! The risk of fire or rupture is very high.

Step 3: Removing the motherboard – where the “pitfalls” are hidden

The Redmi Note 6 Pro motherboard is mounted on multiple screws and hidden under a metal screen. The key here is not to confuse the screws when assembled, since they are of different lengths. Using a long screw in an undesigned place can damage the board.

Procedure:

1. Remove the metal screen (holds on 6-8 screws).The screws under the Xiaomi logo are usually five-pointed (Y00).
2. Disconnect all plumes: 📞 Display plume (wide, with latch). 🔊 Dynamic plume and microphone (thin, next to the connector) USB-C). 📷 Chamber plumes (double and single). 🔄 Power and volume button plume (small, next to battery).

Carefully tuck the board on the side and raise it.

If the board is not taken out, check if all the screws are twisted, and sometimes one of them is hidden under a sticker or under a plume.

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Before you take out the board, take a picture of it from all sides, which will help to connect all the plumes correctly when you build them back, especially if you are a beginner.

Step 4: Dismantling the display - when you can not do without a hair dryer

The Redmi Note 6 Pro screen is glued all over the perimeter, and removing it is one of the most difficult parts of disassembling it, and you need a hair dryer because the glue is very strong, and without heating, you either break the plume or break the glass.

Instructions for removing the display:

1. Warm up the screen at the edges with a hair dryer (temperature ~70°C) for 3-5 minutes. Keep the hair dryer at a distance of 5-7 cm so as not to overheat.
2. Put a plastic pickup on the glass from any angle, and if you don't, warm it up again.
3. Once a slit appears, insert a thin plastic map into it and slowly lead along the edge.
4. When the screen separates, carefully place it down with the glass (so as not to damage the matrix).

If you doubt your abilities, it is better to contact the service. For example, replacing the display in the workshop will cost 1500-2500 rubles (plus the cost of a spare part), but you will get a guarantee for work.

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Before buying parts, check their compatibility with your Redmi Note 6 Pro. The device has versions for different markets (global, Chinese, Indian), and some details may not fit!

Building a phone – how to avoid mistakes

Putting the Redmi Note 6 Pro back together is often harder than disassembling.

1. Check all plumes before connecting. They should be clean, free of clamps and damage.
2. Write the screws carefully - don't pull over, but don't leave to hang around either. screws of different lengths should go into their holes!
3. Stick the battery onto a double-sided tape (e.g. 3M 9448A).The original Xiaomi adhesive isn't sold separately.
4. Warm up the lid with a hair dryer before the final assembly - this will help the glue to grip better.

Don't turn on your smartphone right away. Wait 10-15 minutes for all contacts to settle in.

• 🔋 Charging (connect the charger).
• 📞 Sensor and display (take the test in Settings) → The phone. → Diagnostics).
• 📷 Cameras and speakers.

If something doesn't work, take the phone apart again and check the plumes are connected, and most often, problems arise from poor contact.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even experienced craftsmen sometimes make mistakes when disassembling the Redmi Note 6 Pro.

If you feel something is going wrong (for example, a part does not fall into place), do not force it.

1. Is the battery connected?

2. whether all the plumes are sitting correctly (especially the display and power buttons).

3 Have you forgotten to twist all the screws on the motherboard?

In 90% of cases, the problem is solved by re-disassembly and checking contacts.-->

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions