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Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement

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    1. Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Locate the small slit on the bottom edge of the device between the back and front cases.

      • Pop the back case off by inserting your finger and pulling the case away from the phone.

      • If necessary (it shouldn't be), use the Plastic Opening Tools to pry the back case off.

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    2. Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the battery by pushing the bottom edge of the battery up and away from the phone

      • If you would prefer, you may use the Plastic Opening Tools for this step as well.

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    1. Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement, Midframe: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Remove SIM card by pushing down and away from the slot, then pulling it out toward the bottom edge of the phone.

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    2. Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the seven 4.5 mm Phillips #00 screws along the perimeter of the phone.

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    3. Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • Staring near the power button, use a plastic opening tool to disengage the plastic clips securing the midframe.

      • Work carefully, and disengage all of the clips before removing the midframe.

      • The power button and the volume control button on the sides of the phone will fall out when the midframe is removed.

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    4. Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Slide the SD card out of its slot.

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    1. Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement, Camera Lens: step 7, image 1 of 1
      Tool used on this step:
      Tweezers
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      • Disconnect the ribbon cable and camera lens by tugging gently at the base of the ribbon cable either by pinching with fingers or with the Tweezers.

      • Only use the pinching method when the camera lens is already broken so as to avoid damage.

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    1. Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement, Unhooking Antenna Cable: step 8, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement, Unhooking Antenna Cable: step 8, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement, Unhooking Antenna Cable: step 8, image 3 of 3
      Tool used on this step:
      Tweezers
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      • Disconnect the antenna using Tweezers. Do the lower end first, and then the upper.

      • Do the lower end first, and then the upper.

      • Pull the antenna cable out.

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    1. Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement, Headphone Jack/Ear Speaker: step 9, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement, Headphone Jack/Ear Speaker: step 9, image 2 of 2
      • Locate the three snap on ribbon cable connectors on the motherboard.

      • Carefully disconnect the ribbon cable connectors using the Plastic Opening Tools.

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    2. Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
      • With the three ribbon cable connectors detached, the motherboard can be folded over to the left.

      • Take care when moving the motherboard not to allow any of the ribbon cables to be pulled on.

      • The motherboard will still be connected to the body of the phone by the power button's ribbon cable, which is glued in place.

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    3. Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the power button ribbon cable from the body of the phone by using the Plastic Opening Tools.

      • Take care to not damage the button itself or its connecting ribbon cable when detaching the button.

      • The glue which holds the button in place will remain tacky allowing the button to be replaced without the need for additional glue.

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    4. Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2
      • With the motherboard removed, the Headset Jack and Ear Speaker are now accessible.

      • Use the Plastic Opening Tools to gently pry up the Headphone Jack to remove it from the body of the phone.

      • The Headphone Jack is held in place with adhesive that will remain tacky after being removed, allowing it to be replace without the need for additional glue.

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    5. Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2
      • Disconnect the Ear Speaker from the body of the phone be gently prying up the speaker using the Plastic Opening Tools.

      • The connection holding the Ear Speaker in place is the same kind as the snap on ribbon cables that were disconnected in a previous step.

      • With the Headphone Jack and Ear Speaker both disconnected from the body of the phone, they can be removed from the phone and set aside.

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    1. Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement, LCD Screen: step 14, image 1 of 1
      • Use a heat gun or hairdryer to loosen the adhesive that secures the touch panel to the screen assembly.

      • Wear heat resistant gloves when removing the screen.

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    2. Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 2
      • Use a plastic opening tool or guitar pick to carefully remove the touch panel from the screen assembly.

      • Start from the top edge and carefully wedge your tool between the screen and frame.

      • Carefully slide your tool along the framework.

      • If the screen is cracked, cover the face in masking tape to prevent broken glass from chipping off.

      • You may need to reheat the adhesive as you work around the edges.

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    1. Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement, Battery: step 16, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement, Battery: step 16, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement, Battery: step 16, image 3 of 3
      • Locate the small slit on the bottom edge of the device between the back and front cases.

      • Pop the back case off by inserting your finger and pulling the case away from the phone.

      • If necessary (it shouldn't be), use the Plastic Opening Tools to pry the back case off.

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    2. Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement: step 17, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the battery by pushing the bottom edge of the battery up and away from the phone

      • If you would prefer, you may use the Plastic Opening Tools for this step as well.

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    1. Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement, Loud Speaker: step 18, image 1 of 1
      Tool used on this step:
      Phillips #00 Screwdriver
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      • Locate the seven screws on the plastic casing.

      • Using the Phillips #00 Screwdriver, remove all seven screws.

      • Be careful not to lose any of these small screws.

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    2. Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 1
      • Once all seven screws have been removed, use the Plastic Opening Tools to gently release the plastic snaps around the seam of the black casing.

      • Be careful not to break any of the plastic snaps.

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    3. Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement: step 20, image 1 of 1
      • After all the plastics snaps have been released, the black plastic casing will come off easily.

      • Locate the speaker.

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    4. Samsung Galaxy S Viberant Replacement: step 21, image 1 of 1
      • Using the Plastic Opening Tools, carefully lift the golden-brown clamp holding down the speaker's ribbon cable.

      • Remove the speaker by gently pulling it.

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Conclusion

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

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