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Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 Screen Replacement

Introduction

This guide demonstrates how to remove and replace a cracked or otherwise non-functional screen on a Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 in order to preserve the function of your device.

What you need

  1. Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 Screen Replacement, Screen: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the SD card before disassembling the device.

    • Use a screwdriver to remove the screw near the SD card.

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    • Go to the bottom of the device and remove the white caps covering the screws.

    • If it is difficult to remove the white caps, use a heat blower to heat them before removing them.

    • After removing the caps, use a screwdriver to remove the screws at the bottom of the device. Set aside.

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    • Starting from the bottom, use a pry tool to separate the front housing cover from the back cover.

    • Use a plastic prying tool if you can. Be extremely careful when separating the front housing cover.

    • Pull the front and back cover halves apart completely.

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    • Use the pry tool to separate the tab connecting the battery and motherboard.

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    • Use the prying tool to separate the battery from the motherboard.

    • Metal spudgers and similar pry tools can puncture an unprotected battery, potentially causing a fire. To be on the safe side, it’s better to use a plastic card or nylon spudger.

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    • Remove the ear piece using a pry tool. Set aside.

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    • Remove the front and rear cameras.

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    • Disconnect the volume button from the motherboard.

    • It is not necessary to completely remove the volume buttons from the device after they have been disconnected.

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    • Use a screwdriver to remove the screw pictured.

    • Use a prying tool to remove the headphone jack.

    • Set both carefully aside.

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    • Disconnect the mean button flex cable.

    • Use a pry tool to open the locker on the motherboard and remove flex cable.

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    • Disconnect the LCD flex cable.

    • Use a screwdriver to remove six screws pictured.

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    • Hold the PCD unit and lift it up.

    • Switch out the old digitizer for the new one. Reconnect all the cables and screws in the reverse sequence.

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Conclusion

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

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