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Samsung A3 2016 Model - A310F Display / LCD Replacement

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  1. Samsung A3 2016 Model - A310F Display / LCD Replacement, Display / LCD: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the SIM tray from the phone.

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  2. Samsung A3 2016 Model - A310F Display / LCD Replacement, Removing the battery cover: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use a heat gun or iOpener to heat the back of the phone.

    • Insert a spudger or thin bladed tool between the batery cover and frame.

    • Slide all the way around to release the adhesive holding the cover.

    • The battery cover is also glass and can break if too much pressure is applied when removeing.

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    • Remove all 16 screws from the housing

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  4. Samsung A3 2016 Model - A310F Display / LCD Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Hold the edge of the housing and push on the battery to release the display and mainboard from the housing.

    • You may need to go around the edge of the glass with a pick to remove any remaining adhesive

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  6. Samsung A3 2016 Model - A310F Display / LCD Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the Philips screw securing the mainboard.

    • Remove the cable attached to the mainboard

    • Disconnect the display and camera connectors from the mainboard

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    • Disconnect the daughter board from the mainboard

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  8. Samsung A3 2016 Model - A310F Display / LCD Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Using a heatgun, heat the front of the display.

    • Use a spudger or pick to work the display and LCD free from the plastic housing. NOTE: The LCD is also glued to the frame and will probably break as well.

    • When mounting the new display, the display cable slots through a gap in the plastic frame and attaches to the mainboard.

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    • Reattach the daughter board connector to the mainboard.

    • When re-inserting the mainboard, use a plastic spudger to push the battery pins in so the mainboard sits properly in the frame and the pins make a good contact with the battery.

    • Re-connect the display connector, camera and cable to the mainboard.

    • Screw the mainboard to the frame

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  10. Samsung A3 2016 Model - A310F Display / LCD Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the phone on and test the display before removing the adhesive on the back of the display.

    • If everything works, remove the adhesive and attach the display to the plastic frame.

    • Push the display into the metal housing so it fits snugly.

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    • Replace the 16 screws that were removed in step 3.

    • Replace the battery cover and you are done.

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Conclusion

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

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