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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement

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  1. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • 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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  2. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the case up to remove it.

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  3. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Use the flat end of a nlyon spudger to pry up the black plastic tabs securing the two ZIF connectors.

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  4. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use the flat end of a nylon spudger to pry up the brown plastic tab securing the orange ribbon cable.

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  5. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Remove all three ribbon cables by gently pulling the cables away from the ZIF connectors.

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  6. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the ten 3mm screws securing the battery to the chassis.

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  8. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Use the pointed end of a nylon spudger to pry the two battery connections away from the motherboard.

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  9. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Lift with a nylon spudger to remove the battery.

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  10. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement, Motherboard: step 9, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement, Motherboard: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • 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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  11. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the plastic frame to remove.

    • Avoid the three delicate ribbon cables.

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  12. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the 3mm screw attaching the motherboard to the display chassis.

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  13. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement: step 12, image 3 of 3

    • 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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  14. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Use nylon-tipped tweezers to remove the motherboard.

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  15. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement, Speaker & Auxiliary Port: step 14, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement, Speaker & Auxiliary Port: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • Using the pointed end of a nylon spudger, pry upwards between the screen chassis and the auxiliary port.

    • The speaker is permanently connected to the auxiliary port and will need to be removed from the device as a single unit.

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  16. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 2

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry upwards between the speaker and the display chassis.

    • Remove the speaker and auxiliary port assembly.

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  17. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 2

    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry upwards between the other speaker unit and the display chassis.

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Conclusion

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

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