Installing Samsung SGH-X495 Screen

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  • Author: Matthew Hove
  • Time required: 45 minutes
  • Difficulty: Difficult
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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Backplate  ¶ 

  • Remove the 4 (4.7mm) philips head screws.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Unplug the rubber charger outlet cover.

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • Unplug the rubber headset jack cover.

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Add Note Edit Step 4  ¶ 

  • Begin by inserting the pry tool near the charger jack.

  • There are 4 tabs to release.

    • Start at the bottom and slide the tool up, lifting the silver front of the phone away from the white backing.

  • Loosen the 2 side tabs before moving on to the top two.

  • See the second photo to see location of the tabs.

  • Be careful of the ribbon wires shown in second photo.

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Add Note Edit Step 5  ¶ 

  • Once the two side tabs are free; gently pry the white backing down to release the top two tabs.

  • Hold the phone with the left hand as shown

  • Wiggle the white backplate from side to side while pulling down with the right hand.

  • Be careful of the ribbon wires shown in second photo.

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Add Note Edit Step 6 — Face Plate  ¶ 

  • First remove the 2 silver stickers with a a safety or push pin to reveal 2 screws.

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Add Note Edit Step 7  ¶ 

  • Remove the 2 (5.6 mm) philips head screws.

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Add Note Edit Step 8  ¶ 

  • Using a plastic pry tool, begin at the top corner as shown and work down each side. The face plate has 10 tabs that hook into the phone's body.

  • Free the 3 tabs on either side prior to the 2 on the bottom.

  • The bottom 2 are the most challenging to remove.

    • Note: when reassembling start with the bottom two tabs.

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