Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Motherboard Replacement

Step 1 Rear Case



• Insert an opening pick between the rear case and the plastic rim.
• You may need to add multiple picks to detach the clips.
• Slide the pick along the edge of the rear case until you release the plastic clips attaching the rear case to the display.
• Continue to slide the pick around the edge of the rear case until all clips are released.
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Step 2



• Lift the case up to remove it.
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Step 3 Battery
• Use the flat end of a nlyon spudger to pry up the black plastic tabs securing the two ZIF connectors.
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Step 4
• Use the flat end of a nylon spudger to pry up the brown plastic tab securing the orange ribbon cable.
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Step 5
• Remove all three ribbon cables by gently pulling the cables away from the ZIF connectors.
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Step 6
• Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the ten 3mm screws securing the battery to the chassis.
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Step 7
• Use the pointed end of a nylon spudger to pry the two battery connections away from the motherboard.
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Step 8
• Lift with a nylon spudger to remove the battery.
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Step 9 Motherboard
• Insert an opening pick between the plastic frame and the screen.
• Slide the opening pick around the perimeter of the screen.
• You will hear clicking noises as each plastic clip is released from the display chassis.
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Step 10
• Lift the plastic frame to remove.
• Avoid the three delicate ribbon cables.
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Step 11
• Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the 3mm screw attaching the motherboard to the display chassis.
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Step 12
• Use a nylon spudger to flip up the eight press-fit connectors from the motherboard.
• The vibration motor is missing from these photos.
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Step 13
• Use nylon-tipped tweezers to remove the motherboard.
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