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SGH-A117 keypad replacement

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    1. SGH-A117 keypad replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the battery by pressing the battery lock down and slide the battery cover away.

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    2. SGH-A117 keypad replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Lift the bottom of the battery and then move it up and away.

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    1. SGH-A117 keypad replacement, Motherboard: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Locate the 4 screws holes on the phone and remove them with the #000 Philips Head screwdriver. (See red circles)

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    2. SGH-A117 keypad replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Using the plastic opening tool, gently pry open the back piece of the phone.

      • Make sure to do this very carefully, as the back part of the phone is very thin and fragile.

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    3. SGH-A117 keypad replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Use the metal prying tool to gently flick up the rectangular connector. (Because this device is on the smaller side, the rectangular connector may only need a simple flick with the prying tool)

      • Simply flick the rectangular connector up from its socket. (Highlighted by the red square)

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    4. SGH-A117 keypad replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Use the plastic opening tool to gently pry up the motherboard.

      • You may need to pry the motherboard up from several angles in order to remove it.

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    1. SGH-A117 keypad replacement, Keypad: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • After the connector has been removed you will gently pull off the mother board, which will reveal the rubber keypad.

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    2. SGH-A117 keypad replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Replace the faulty keypad, and reassemble the phone.

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Conclusion

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

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