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Samsung Instinct Front Case Replacement

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  1. Samsung Instinct Front Case Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Apply pressure to the back cover and slide it forward towards the camera.

    • Lift the back cover off the phone.

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  2. Samsung Instinct Front Case Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Holding the phone firmly, use the notches to grip and lift up the battery.

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  3. Samsung Instinct Front Case Replacement, Back Case: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the four 4.45mm screws at the corners of the phone.

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  4. Samsung Instinct Front Case Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Samsung Instinct Front Case Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Use the plastic opening tool to unhinge the locks around the edges of the phone.

    • Do not worry about the inner components of the phone; they are not connected to this case.

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  5. Samsung Instinct Front Case Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the casing off of the phone.

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  6. Samsung Instinct Front Case Replacement, Antenna: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • With the screws removed, locate the antenna.

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  7. Samsung Instinct Front Case Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the 4.50mm screw holding the antenna in place.

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  8. Samsung Instinct Front Case Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Using the plastic opener tool, squeeze gently on the antenna cable connector and lift to remove the connector from its position.

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  9. Samsung Instinct Front Case Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Gently lift up on the antenna and remove it from the back of the device.

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  10. Samsung Instinct Front Case Replacement, Front Case: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two 3.50mm screws connecting the motherboard to the case.

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  11. Samsung Instinct Front Case Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 3 Samsung Instinct Front Case Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 3 Samsung Instinct Front Case Replacement: step 11, image 3 of 3
    • Use the plastic opener tool to detach the three ribbons on the motherboard.

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  12. Samsung Instinct Front Case Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • Lift out the top right ribbon from its slot on the motherboard.

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  13. Samsung Instinct Front Case Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Samsung Instinct Front Case Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2
    • Use the plastic opener tool to unhinge the the locks on the side of the motherboard connecting it to the front casing.

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  14. Samsung Instinct Front Case Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the motherboard away from the front casing.

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  15. Samsung Instinct Front Case Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1
    • After removing lifting up on the motherboard, the front casing and center frame should be separated as shown.

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Conclusion

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

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