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Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement

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  1. Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the back cover by pressing on the bottom section of the phone and sliding the bottom piece downward.

    • Lift up the back cover.

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  2. Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Place your finger on the bottom of the battery and lift to remove.

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  3. Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Replace the old battery with the new one.

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  4. Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement, Rear Case: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Insert the spudger underneath the bottom section of the phone.

    • Gently lift and push the spudger to slide the bottom section down to reveal two hidden screws.

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  5. Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the six 4.5mm #000 Phillips screws.

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  6. Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Starting at a bottom corner, use the spudger to separate the rear case from the front display.

    • Move the spudger towards the top on both sides. The plastic opening tool is easier to use for this step.

    • Be careful when detaching the top. Free each side, stopping short of the center of the cover. Apply backward pressure on both corners with a finger applying pressure on the center, and slide the whole back cover toward the bottom of the device. Note: forcing the cover can result in cracked plastic.

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  7. Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Separate the rear case from the phone.

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  8. Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement, Antenna Cable: step 8, image 1 of 2 Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement, Antenna Cable: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Use a spudger tool to pry up the antenna cable from the connector on the motherboard.

    • Pry up the other end of the cable from the connector on the antenna array.

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  9. Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement, Camera Assembly: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Use the spudger tool to pry up the chip labeled "NEC." This releases the chip.

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  10. Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Gently lift the camera assembly out of the plastic housing.

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  11. Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement, Motherboard: step 11, image 1 of 3 Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement, Motherboard: step 11, image 2 of 3 Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement, Motherboard: step 11, image 3 of 3
    • Using the spudger slide the tool under the three highlighted connectors to begin disconnection

    • Excluding the motherboard socket, pry straight from up under the connectors, Therefore ending disconnection.

    • Be careful to not pry against the connector. Prying against could further damage to the device.

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  12. Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • Use your fingers to carefully lift up the Samsung Capivate's Motherboard from the assembly.

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  13. Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement, 3.5mm Headphone Jack: step 13, image 1 of 2 Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement, 3.5mm Headphone Jack: step 13, image 2 of 2
    • Gently pull up on the audio jack, taking the attached ribbon cable with it.

    • There is a small amount of glue holding the ribbon cable that attaches the audio jack to the earpiece.

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  14. Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement, Earpiece: step 14, image 1 of 1
    • The earpiece is attached to the 3.5mm audio jack. You will need to replace the entire assembly.

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Conclusion

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

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