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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Motherboard Replacement

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  1. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Motherboard Replacement, Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Motherboard Replacement, Case: step 1, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Spudger
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    • Using the nylon spudger or plastic opening tool along the edges of the screen, separate the back case off of the device.

    • If possible, consider using the black nylon spudger for a gentler separation.

  2. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Motherboard Replacement, Loudspeaker Modules: step 2, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Motherboard Replacement, Loudspeaker Modules: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the three 3mm screws on the top right side of the device with the Phillips PH000 screw head.

    • Remove the one 3mm screw on the top left side of the device with the same method.

  3. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Motherboard Replacement, loudspeaker  - remove right speaker: step 3, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Motherboard Replacement, loudspeaker  - remove right speaker: step 3, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Motherboard Replacement, loudspeaker  - remove right speaker: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the gray rubber piece.

    • Use a spudger or fingernail to disconnect the blue antenna cable from the motherboard.

    • Remove the right speaker unit.

  4. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the loudspeaker modules located on the parts where the screws were removed by using the black nylon spudger.

    • They are the black pieces at the top left and right corners of the device that have metal squares on them in the middle.

  5. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Place your finger on the thin black bar at the end of the ribbon tape and flip each one up.

    • Gently pull the ribbon tape on the battery away from the bar. Repeat this process for the second ribbon tape.

  6. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    Tool used on this step:
    Phillips #000 Screwdriver
    $5.49
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  7. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Spudger
    $2.99
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    • Lift up the battery from the bottom and situate the black nylon spudger underneath the battery.

    • Use the black nylon spudger to disconnect the multi-colored wires from the rest of the device.

  8. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 8, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 8, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • Disconnect all cables on the motherboard.

    • See our connector guide for help safely disconnecting various types of connectors.

  9. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3
    • Use the black nylon spudger to gently lift the motherboard away from the frame.

    • Remove the motherboard.

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