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Samsung Impression Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

How to remove & replace the phone's keyboard.

What you need

  1. Samsung Impression Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Orient the phone with the screen facing down.

    • Using your thumb, slide the back panel away from the camera to expose the battery.

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  2. Samsung Impression Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Samsung Impression Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Insert the tip of the spudger on the left side of the battery, opposite the direction of the white arrow.

    • Pry the battery free. It will pivot in the direction of the white arrow.

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  3. Samsung Impression Keyboard Replacement, Back Cover: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the six 3.5 mm screws using a Phillips #000 screwdriver. Make sure to unscrew in a counterclockwise direction.

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  4. Samsung Impression Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the back cover by gently prying around the top and bottom edges with the spudger.

    • It may help to slide the touchscreen upwards when removing the back panel.

    • The side buttons will become loose and will fall out, so put these in a safe place.

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  6. Samsung Impression Keyboard Replacement, Circuit Board: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • To free the circuit board, remove the black wire that is holding it down.

    • You can remove the wire by gently prying up the gold terminator that is attached to the green circuit board. A gentle tug is all it should take.

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  7. Samsung Impression Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Samsung Impression Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • The circuit board will still be held on by a blue and black ribbon. Remove the entire circuit board by gently tugging the ribbon upwards.

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  8. Samsung Impression Keyboard Replacement, Antenna: step 7, image 1 of 2 Samsung Impression Keyboard Replacement, Antenna: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 3.9mm screw holding the bottom black piece (antenna assembly) into place.

    • The antenna assembly will snap off.

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  9. Samsung Impression Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two base screws along the edge of the silver piece, where you just removed the black end piece.

    • The screws are 2.7mm in length.

    • The bottom black end cap will snap out.

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  10. Samsung Impression Keyboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Samsung Impression Keyboard Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Remove 6 screws holding the silver plate on.

    • 2.7mm in length

    • The keys will peel right out of the screen side of the phone.

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  11. Samsung Impression Keyboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • The silver piece you are left with is the physical keyboard assembly.

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Conclusion

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

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