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Samsung Galaxy S5 SIM Card Replacement

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  1. Samsung Galaxy S5 SIM Card Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S5 SIM Card Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S5 SIM Card Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • 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.

  2. Samsung Galaxy S5 SIM Card Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S5 SIM Card Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S5 SIM Card Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Insert a fingernail or plastic opening tool into the recess in the bottom right corner of the battery and lift upward.

    • Remove the battery away from the phone.

  3. Samsung Galaxy S5 SIM Card Replacement, microSD Card: step 3, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S5 SIM Card Replacement, microSD Card: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Using a fingertip, pull the microSD card straight down out of its slot.

    • Remove the microSD card from the phone.

  4. Samsung Galaxy S5 SIM Card Replacement, SIM Card: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Repeat the above procedure to remove the SIM card.

Conclusion

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

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3 Comments

Use a Post-It Note's sticky backing to get a grip on the SIM card's smooth surface.

Chris Ward - Reply

"Use a Post-It Note's sticky backing to get a grip on the SIM card's smooth surface"

Good suggestion. Alternatively..........use a pencil eraser!

johnsg0053 - Reply

Why is my galaxy s5s screen black..I can get the buttons to light up but the screen won't come on..

Misti Weatherwalk - Reply

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