Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant Midframe Replacement

Step 1 Battery




• Locate the small slit on the bottom edge of the device between the back and front cases.
• Pop the back case off by inserting your finger and pulling the case away from the phone.
• If necessary (it shouldn't be), use the Plastic Opening Tools to pry the back case off.
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Step 2



• Remove the battery by pushing the bottom edge of the battery up and away from the phone
• If you would prefer, you may use the Plastic Opening Tools for this step as well.
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Step 3 Midframe
• Remove SIM card by pushing down and away from the slot, then pulling it out toward the bottom edge of the phone.
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Step 4
• Remove the seven 4.5 mm Phillips #00 screws along the perimeter of the phone.
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Step 5
• Staring near the power button, use a plastic opening tool to disengage the plastic clips securing the midframe.
• Work carefully, and disengage all of the clips before removing the midframe.
• The power button and the volume control button on the sides of the phone will fall out when the midframe is removed.
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Step 6
• Slide the SD card out of its slot.
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