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Samsung Galaxy S5 Motherboard Replacement

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  1. Samsung Galaxy S5 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard Assembly: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the single 3.0 mm Phillips #00 screw securing the motherboard to the midframe.

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  3. Samsung Galaxy S5 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S5 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S5 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Pull, but do not remove, the motherboard away from the midframe to allow access to the connectors on the rear.

    • Do not attempt to fully remove the motherboard as it is still attached to the interior midframe by the Micro-USB port daughterboard connector.

    • Lay the motherboard on a clean flat surface and support the interior midframe with one hand, leaving the other hand free to work on the motherboard assembly.

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Conclusion

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

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