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Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 Verizon Power/Lock and Volume Button Replacement

Introduction

Volume and lock buttons are crucial to facilitate the use and safety of any device. Replacing these components are a breeze. For this guide, all you need are these easy steps and a few tools to facilitate the process.

What you need

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    • Before disassembling your Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, be sure it is powered off and you remove the SIM and Micro SD cards.

    • At the top of the tablet, nudge the blue plastic opening tool between the back plastic casing and the front panel's metal rim.

    • Do not use excessive force when prying the clips, fastening the casing together, open because they can easily break.

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    • Continue prying the blue plastic opening tool along the perimeter of the tablet to separate the back plastic casing from the front assembly panel.

    • As right-handers, we found it easiest to move clockwise and use more pressure around the corners to facilitate the process.

    • You might hear several popping noises caused by the plastic clips coming undone.

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    • To avoid damaging the screen, gently set the tablet with the LCD screen faced down.

    • Firmly grasp the back plastic casing and lift it away from the front assembly panel.

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    • The button will be attached to the back casing of the tablet.

    • Using the spudger, first push the power/lock button then the volume button inwards from the opening towards the center of the tablet.

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  6. Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 Verizon Power/Lock and Volume Button Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Using a precision tweezer, detach the clear plastic wire from the back casing by pulling the wire out of its slot.

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  7. Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 Verizon Power/Lock and Volume Button Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Grab the power/volume button with a precision tweezer to completely lift the buttons out of the back casing.

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Conclusion

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

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