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Samsung Galaxy Core Screen Replacement

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  1. Samsung Galaxy Core Screen Replacement, Screen: step 1, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Core Screen Replacement, Screen: step 1, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Core Screen Replacement, Screen: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Flip the phone over and use your fingernail or an opening tool to remove the back cover.

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    • Remove the battery.

    • If your phone has a SIM card or MicroSD card, remove them.

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  3. Samsung Galaxy Core Screen Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 9 Phillips #00 screws from the mid-frame.

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    • Use an opening pick to pry off the mid frame.

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  6. Samsung Galaxy Core Screen Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Core Screen Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the following ribbon cables from the motherboard:

    • The digitizer and LCD assembly.

    • Headphone Jack and Earpiece.

    • Daughter board flex cable.

    • Antenna connector.

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    • Use a plastic opening tool to remove the motherboard.

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    • Remove the single Phillips screw that secures the daughterboard.

    • Remove the daughterboard.

    • The flex cable is glued, so exercise extreme caution, as excessive force can damage the cable.

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    • Use an opening pick to remove the audio jack.

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    • Disconnect the digitizer's ribbon cable.

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    • Push the earpiece mesh outwards to release it.

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  12. Samsung Galaxy Core Screen Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Use a heat gun or an iOpener to heat the digitizer and soften the glue securing it.

    • Use an opening pick to break up the glue around the edges of the digitizer.

    • You may apply more heat if needed.

    • Remove the digitizer and any broken glass.

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Conclusion

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

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11 Comments

yes, but where can I buy the screen replacement?

Roxannie - Reply

I bought it on Ebay...

ivan coene - Reply

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soulaemen - Reply

Follow the instructions in reverse order? Do you need glue for the new screen? What kind of glue? How is it applied?

Thomas McGuigan - Reply

Nor do they show how the new digitizer plugs in...

chris smith -

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