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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Disassembly

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  1. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Disassembly, Tools Required: step 1, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Disassembly, Tools Required: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • 00 Phillips Driver Bit

    • Plastic and Metal Prying Tools

    • Plastic Spudger

    • Tweezers

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  2. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Disassembly, Removing The Back Cover: step 2, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Disassembly, Removing The Back Cover: step 2, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Disassembly, Removing The Back Cover: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Get a pry tool and go along the edge of the cover

    • Twist the pry tool to un-clip the clips

    • This can take some time and can be difficult.

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  3. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Disassembly, Removing The Battery: step 3, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Disassembly, Removing The Battery: step 3, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Disassembly, Removing The Battery: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Get a plastic spudger and push upwards on the underside of the connector

    • Then unscrew the battery from the body.

    • Then you can remove the battery by simply lifting it out of the case.

    • DO NOT use metal pry tools or try to pry the battery out with them if it is stuck. Use gentle pressure with a plastic pry tool to pry the battery out.

    • You will want to remove the battery first to remove all power from the device so you don't short or damage anything inside.

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  5. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Disassembly, Removing The Speakers: step 4, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Disassembly, Removing The Speakers: step 4, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Disassembly, Removing The Speakers: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Un-screw the two screws on each of the speakers.

    • Use the plastic spudger to un-clip the connectors. These work like Lego bricks.

    • You can then remove the speakers.

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  6. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Disassembly, Removing The Motherboard Part 1: step 5, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Disassembly, Removing The Motherboard Part 1: step 5, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Disassembly, Removing The Motherboard Part 1: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Un-clip all of the ribbon connectors from the board.

    • Be careful to not tare any of the ribbon cables.

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  7. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Disassembly, Removing The Motherboard Part 2: step 6, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Disassembly, Removing The Motherboard Part 2: step 6, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Disassembly, Removing The Motherboard Part 2: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Un-screw all of the screws from the board.

    • You can then remove the metal shield from the board.

    • After, you can remove the motherboard by pulling up from the top and slide it out of the power connector port.

    • Near the top there is some adhesive which can be a bit hard but giving the board a bit or leverage.

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  8. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Disassembly, Removing Other Components: step 7, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Disassembly, Removing Other Components: step 7, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Disassembly, Removing Other Components: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • You can then remove the components such as the cameras and the mic.

    • To remove the headphone jack you un-screw the metal bracket.

    • The MIC and the AUX port are held in by adhesive but giving it a bit of a push should set them both free.

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  9. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Disassembly, Completed: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • You will be left with the display as one piece. If you need a screen replacement you can replace the whole screen.

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Conclusion

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

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Which is the screen connector

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