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Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Motherboard Replacement

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    1. Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 1, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Insert the plastic opening tool into the gap between the device frame and the back panel on any side of the device.

      • Slide the opening tool around the edges of the device to disconnect the back panel from the frame.

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      • Carefully remove the back panel from the frame of the device.

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      • Using a Phillips #00 Screwdriver, remove the five 4 mm screws connecting the motherboard to the frame of the device.

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      • Use the plastic opening tool to unlock the battery wire from the motherboard by flipping-up the small retaining flap.

      • Use the tweezers to carefully remove the battery wire from the motherboard by pulling it away from the retainer flap.

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      • Use the plastic opening tool to unlock the wire on the narrow section of the motherboard by flipping-up the retaining flap.

      • Use the tweezers to carefully remove the wire from the motherboard by sliding it away from the retaining flap.

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    6. Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • Disconnect the wire near the bottom of the motherboard by placing the plastic opening tool under the edge of the connector to flip it up.

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      • Disconnect the wire near the top of the motherboard by placing the plastic opening tool under the edge of the connector to flip it up.

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    8. Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3
      • Gently remove the motherboard from the frame of the device by grabbing the top and bottom ends and pulling it toward you.

      • Several plastic tabs keep the motherboard in place, so you will have to apply some force.

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Conclusion

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

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