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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Midframe Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the midframe on your Samsung Galaxy Note 4.

What you need

  1. Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Midframe Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Midframe Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Insert a fingernail or plastic opening tool into the divot to the left of the rear-facing camera.

    • Gently pry and twist the flexible rear cover off the back of the phone.

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  2. Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Midframe Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Insert a fingernail or plastic opening tool into the recess in the bottom right corner of the battery and lift upward.

    • Remove the battery.

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  3. Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Midframe Replacement, SIM Card: step 3, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Midframe Replacement, SIM Card: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the SIM card by first pushing the card slightly out of its housing, then pulling it the rest of the way.

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  5. Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Midframe Replacement, Midframe: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the sixteen 4.0 mm Phillips #00 screws securing the midframe to the display assembly.

    • Grasp the cap of the S Pen and remove it from its slot in the midframe.

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    • Insert a plastic opening tool between the midframe and the display assembly.

    • Work the plastic opening tool around the perimeter of the phone to break the adhesive.

    • This adhesive is relatively weak, so no heat gun should be necessary.

    • Be careful to not separate the front glass panel from the rest of the display assembly, as it is still held together with adhesive.

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  7. Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Midframe Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Use a plastic opening tool to loosen the clasps around the battery housing.

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    • Push on the battery housing to separate the midframe from the display assembly.

    • You will have to apply a reasonable amount of pressure to separate the two parts.

    • If your new midframe does not come with a headphone jack assembly, you'll need to transfer the one from the old midframe into the new one. It can be pried loose with plastic opening tools, as it is held in place with several plastic pins.

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Conclusion

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

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2 Comments

I have attempted twice to remove the hear housing without breaking the LCD. And i have been working on phones for 12 years. It will break every time this should not be attempted unless the LCD is already bad.

Ted Jonason - Reply

its very helpful.much appreciated!

Amirul La Ahad - Reply

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