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Samsung Galaxy Note Midframe Replacement

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  1. Samsung Galaxy Note Midframe Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Note Midframe Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Pry with a plastic opening tool, or your fingernail, in the divot to the right of the rear-facing camera, near the volume rocker.

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  2. Samsung Galaxy Note Midframe Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Note Midframe Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Lift and remove the rear case from the phone.

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  3. Samsung Galaxy Note Midframe Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Note Midframe Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Insert your finger in the notch of the battery compartment.

    • Press the battery toward the rear facing camera while pulling outward.

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  4. Samsung Galaxy Note Midframe Replacement, MicroSD Card: step 4, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Note Midframe Replacement, MicroSD Card: step 4, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Note Midframe Replacement, MicroSD Card: step 4, 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.

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

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  5. Samsung Galaxy Note Midframe Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the microSD card from its slot in the midframe.

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  6. Samsung Galaxy Note Midframe Replacement, SIM Card: step 6, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Note Midframe Replacement, SIM Card: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Use a plastic opening tool, or your fingernail, to push the SIM card out of its compartment.

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  7. Samsung Galaxy Note Midframe Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Note Midframe Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Slide the SIM card out the rest of the way with your thumb and remove it from the device.

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  8. Samsung Galaxy Note Midframe Replacement, Midframe: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the nine 3.4 mm Phillips #00 screws securing the midframe to the display assembly.

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  9. Samsung Galaxy Note Midframe Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Note Midframe Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Insert your plastic opening tool to the left of the power button between the midframe and the front panel assembly and pry.

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  10. Samsung Galaxy Note Midframe Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Note Midframe Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Note Midframe Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3
    • Slide the plastic opening tool down the seam.

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  11. Samsung Galaxy Note Midframe Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Note Midframe Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Note Midframe Replacement: step 11, image 3 of 3
    • Insert your plastic opening tool to the left of the headphone jack between the midframe and the display assembly.

    • Slide the opening tool along the top edge of the phone.

    • Continue to run the plastic opening tool around the perimeter of the phone until the midframe is separated.

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  12. Samsung Galaxy Note Midframe Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Note Midframe Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the midframe from the display assembly.

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Conclusion

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

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