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Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Flex cable Replacement

Introduction

This guide will give you step-by-step instructions to replacing the flex cable of a Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7. This can help resolve issues such as the camera or audio jack not communicating with the motherboard.

What you need

  1. Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Flex cable Replacement, Opening the tablet: step 1, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Flex cable Replacement, Opening the tablet: step 1, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Flex cable Replacement, Opening the tablet: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Using the prying tool, pry the silver binding from around tablet from glass edge. You will need to go around the device several times applying some force before it comes off.

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  2. Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Flex cable Replacement, Disconnecting the flex cable: step 2, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Flex cable Replacement, Disconnecting the flex cable: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Unsnap all the ribbon cables from the flex cable.

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  4. Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Flex cable Replacement, Unscrewing the flex cable: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screws securing the flex cable to the chassis.

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  5. Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Flex cable Replacement, Removing the flex cable: step 4, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Flex cable Replacement, Removing the flex cable: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the original flex cable and replace it with the flex cable.

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Conclusion

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

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