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Samsung Epic 4G Micro USB Port Replacement

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  1. Samsung Epic 4G Micro USB Port Replacement, Phone Case: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Slide your fingernail along the edge of the device and pull at the plastic backing.

    • While pulling the plastic backing apart from the device, you will hear a snap sound which signals that the backing has detached.

  2. Samsung Epic 4G Micro USB Port Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Pull at the plastic backing gently to remove it after hearing the snap sound.

  3. Samsung Epic 4G Micro USB Port Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the battery from the device by pulling the battery edge upwards.

  4. Samsung Epic 4G Micro USB Port Replacement, Removing the Memory Card:: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Locate the memory card on the upper right-hand corner of the device.

    • Remove the memory card from the device by gently sliding it out of its holder with your fingers.

  5. Samsung Epic 4G Micro USB Port Replacement, Removing the Back Housing: step 5, image 1 of 2 Samsung Epic 4G Micro USB Port Replacement, Removing the Back Housing: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the seven screws from the back of the phone using the Phillips #000 screwdriver.

    • Separate the backing from the silver trim around the phone by using a nylon spudger to pry between the two components.

    • While separating the two components, most of the buttons (including the power button) will fall out.

  6. Samsung Epic 4G Micro USB Port Replacement, Removing the Power Button: step 6, image 1 of 2 Samsung Epic 4G Micro USB Port Replacement, Removing the Power Button: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the power button using tweezers if it did not fall out in the previous step.

    • At this point, you can replace the power button with a new one from a manufacturer.

  7. Samsung Epic 4G Micro USB Port Replacement, Micro USB Port: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the white cable along the right side of the device (next to the battery housing) using the nylon spudger.

    • Pull out both ends of the white cable. They will easily snap out of place without excessive tension.

    • Do not rip the white cables out of the device.

  8. Samsung Epic 4G Micro USB Port Replacement, Removing the Antenna Assembly: step 8, image 1 of 2 Samsung Epic 4G Micro USB Port Replacement, Removing the Antenna Assembly: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the screw holding the antenna assembly in place using a Tri-Point Y0 screwdriver.

    • Snap the antenna assembly out of the device gently using your fingers.

  9. Samsung Epic 4G Micro USB Port Replacement, Removing the Flex Cable: step 9, image 1 of 2 Samsung Epic 4G Micro USB Port Replacement, Removing the Flex Cable: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Pry the flex cable from the top of the phone by carefully using a nylon spudger.

    • Repeat this step for the larger flex cable located on the left side of the device below the smaller one.

  10. Samsung Epic 4G Micro USB Port Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Lift and remove the motherboard from the device.

    • The USB port is located at the top of the motherboard. At this point, replace the port with a new one from a manufacturer.

Conclusion

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

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My phone doesn’t have a memory card. At least, not that I can see. What should I do?

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