Samsung Instinct LCD screen Replacement

Apply pressure to the back cover and slide it forward towards the camera.

Lift the back cover off the phone.

Holding the phone firmly, use the notches to grip and lift up the battery.

Remove the four 4.45mm screws at the corners of the phone.

Use the plastic opening tool to unhinge the locks around the edges of the phone.

Lift the casing off of the phone.

With the screws removed, locate the antenna.

Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the 4.50mm screw holding the antenna in place.

Using the plastic opener tool, squeeze gently on the antenna cable connector and lift to remove the connector from its position.

Gently lift up on the antenna and remove it from the back of the device.

Remove the two 3.50mm screws connecting the motherboard to the case.

Use the plastic opener tool to detach the three ribbons on the motherboard.

Lift out the top right ribbon from its slot on the motherboard.

Use the plastic opener tool to unhinge the the locks on the side of the motherboard connecting it to the front casing.

Lift the motherboard away from the front casing.

After removing lifting up on the motherboard, the front casing and center frame should be separated as shown.

Using the plastic opener tool, detach the ribbon located on the bottom of the phone below the battery compartment.

Lift the microchip (located at the bottom of the phone) and insert the plastic opener tool under the screen.

Lift up the screen. The microchip is attached to the screen and will be lifted out with the screen.

After lifting out the LCD screen, the screen and its housing should be separated as shown.