Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement

Insert an opening pick between the rear case and the plastic rim.

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.

Lift the case up to remove it.

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

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

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

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

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

Lift with a nylon spudger to remove the battery.

Insert an opening pick between the plastic frame and the screen.

Slide the opening pick around the perimeter of the screen.

Lift the plastic frame to remove.

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

Use a nylon spudger to flip up the eight press-fit connectors from the motherboard.

Use nylon-tipped tweezers to remove the motherboard.

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

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

Remove the speaker and auxiliary port assembly.

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