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Replacing Samsung Galaxy S4 SIM Card

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  1. Replacing Samsung Galaxy S4 SIM Card, Rear Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 Replacing Samsung Galaxy S4 SIM Card, Rear Case: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Pry with a plastic opening tool, or your fingernail, in the divot to the left of the rear-facing camera, near the power button.

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  2. Replacing Samsung Galaxy S4 SIM Card: step 2, image 1 of 3 Replacing Samsung Galaxy S4 SIM Card: step 2, image 2 of 3 Replacing Samsung Galaxy S4 SIM Card: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Lift the rear case by the corner nearest the divot and remove it from the phone.

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  3. Replacing Samsung Galaxy S4 SIM Card, MicroSD Card: step 3, image 1 of 3 Replacing Samsung Galaxy S4 SIM Card, MicroSD Card: step 3, image 2 of 3 Replacing Samsung Galaxy S4 SIM Card, MicroSD Card: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Use the flat end of a spudger, or your fingernail, to press the microSD card slightly deeper into its slot until you hear a click.

    • After the click, release the card and it will pop out of its slot.

    • Remove the microSD card.

    • For reassembly, push the microSD card into the slot until it clicks in place.

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  4. Replacing Samsung Galaxy S4 SIM Card, Battery: step 4, image 1 of 3 Replacing Samsung Galaxy S4 SIM Card, Battery: step 4, image 2 of 3 Replacing Samsung Galaxy S4 SIM Card, Battery: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Insert a plastic opening tool, or your finger, into the notch of the battery compartment and lift the battery upward.

    • Remove the battery from your phone.

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  5. Replacing Samsung Galaxy S4 SIM Card, SIM Card: step 5, image 1 of 3 Replacing Samsung Galaxy S4 SIM Card, SIM Card: step 5, image 2 of 3 Replacing Samsung Galaxy S4 SIM Card, SIM Card: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Use a plastic opening tool, or your fingernail, to press the SIM card slightly deeper into its slot until you hear a click.

    • After the click, release the card and it will pop out of its slot.

    • Remove the SIM card.

    • During reassembly, push the SIM card into the slot until it clicks in place.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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3 Guide Comments

Can you take one sim card slot out one galaxy s4 and put it in another or do u have to buy a new one

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Somethings wrong with sim card start shut out since July 5 evening and today July 6 three times

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Removing sim card tray?

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