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Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge Home Button and Audio Jack Replacement

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  1. Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge Home Button and Audio Jack Replacement, Screen: step 1, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge Home Button and Audio Jack Replacement, Screen: step 1, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge Home Button and Audio Jack Replacement, Screen: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Heat up the edges of the screen with a hair dryer.

    • Put the iFixit Opening Tool between the screen and body to open the edge of the screen up.

    • Work the iFixit Opening Tools around the whole screen to break the glue.

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  2. Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge Home Button and Audio Jack Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge Home Button and Audio Jack Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Lift the screen up from the bottom.

    • The screen could crack when lifting it up.

    • Pry the gray cover open.

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  3. Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge Home Button and Audio Jack Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge Home Button and Audio Jack Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Pry the connector off of the motherboard by using a clean nail or the iFixit opening tool.

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  4. Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge Home Button and Audio Jack Replacement, Motherboard: step 4, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge Home Button and Audio Jack Replacement, Motherboard: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the eleven Phillips #00 3.5mm screws.

    • If the screws get stuck when removing, try using tape to get them out. Place the adhesive side of tape on the screws and pull the tape off the spot.

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  5. Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge Home Button and Audio Jack Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Turn the phone over and push down where the battery was.

    • There will be a loud clicking noise when applying pressure.

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  6. Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge Home Button and Audio Jack Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Insert the iFixit Opening Pick between the motherboard and the panel.

    • Work the iFixit Opening Pick around the outside of the motherboard.

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  7. Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge Home Button and Audio Jack Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge Home Button and Audio Jack Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Pry the motherboard away from the phone using your hand.

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  8. Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge Home Button and Audio Jack Replacement, Home Button and Audio Jack: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Slide the home button to the left to pop it off.

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  9. Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge Home Button and Audio Jack Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the connector where the home button was using the iFixit Opening Pick.

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  10. Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge Home Button and Audio Jack Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Lift up the connector and push it through the motherboard by following the ribbon.

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  11. Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge Home Button and Audio Jack Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge Home Button and Audio Jack Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2
    • Follow the ribbon and gently pop the audio port out using the iFixit Opening Pick.

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Conclusion

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

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