Samsung Galaxy Star Pro Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

The mother board is the heart and soul of this device. Everything from the operation system to the camera and audio port runs through the motherboard. If either component is faulty then the whole mother board needs to be replaced. This guide will help show you how to replace the motherboard right in your own home.

What you need

Step 1 Battery Replacement

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Place phone firmly between both hands with one hand flat on the back of the phone and pop off the back cover

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Step 2

Once rear cover is off use small pastic spudger to lift battery out of the phone

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Step 3 Screen

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After following how to remove the battery, unscrew the five 1.2mm Phillips Screws on the one back of the phone using screw driver. Use the J00 Phillips head screw bit to take out the screws

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Step 4

Once screws are removed turn the phone over and use the plastic opening tool and unclip the connector holding the screen to the motherboard.
Be careful to not damage the press-fit connector that connects the screen to the motherboard.

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Step 5

Us the plastic opening tool to pry apart the screen from the plastic. Start from one side and work your way around the whole phone.

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Step 6 Motherboard

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Unscrew the 1.2mm Phillip screw that connects the motherboard to the rest of the phone. Then by using your thumbs pop the inners of the phone out. Also use same J00 Phillips head bit from prior steps.

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