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Samsung Epic 4G Power Button Replacement

Introduction

This guide details how to install a new power button into your Samsung Epic 4G. Directions are provided for both disassembly and reassembly.

What you need

  1. Samsung Epic 4G Power Button 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.

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  2. Samsung Epic 4G Power Button Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Pull at the plastic backing gently to remove it after hearing the snap sound.

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  4. Samsung Epic 4G Power Button Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery from the device by pulling the battery edge upwards.

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  5. Samsung Epic 4G Power Button 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.

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  6. Samsung Epic 4G Power Button Replacement, Removing the Back Housing: step 5, image 1 of 2 Samsung Epic 4G Power Button 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.

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  7. Samsung Epic 4G Power Button Replacement, Removing the Power Button: step 6, image 1 of 2 Samsung Epic 4G Power Button 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.

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Conclusion

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

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