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Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement

Introduction

This guide will walk you through the process of replacing a malfunctioning or broken vibration motor on a Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9.

What you need

  1. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement, Insert Opening tool: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Insert a plastic opening tool between the back cover and screen of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 (as indicated in the photograph).

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  2. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement, Insert second tool: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Insert a second plastic opening tool 6 cm (~2.4 inches) away from the first tool.

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  3. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the second plastic opening tool along the edge of the device to separate the back cover.

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  4. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Using your hands, remove the back cover.

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  5. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Insert a plastic opening tool between the back cover and the screen of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9.

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  6. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • 6 cm [2 in] away from the first plastic opening tool, insert a second plastic opening tool between the back cover and the screen.

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  7. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the second plastic opening tool along the edge of the device to separate the back cover from the screen.

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  9. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Use your hands to open the back cover.

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  10. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement, Remove Green Tape: step 9, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement, Remove Green Tape: step 9, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement, Remove Green Tape: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Use tweezers to peel up the green tape located on top of the two flexible ribbon cables.

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  11. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Insert a spudger under the orange tab.

    • Gently pry up the tab to disconnect the black flexible ribbon cable from the motherboard.

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  12. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement: step 11, image 3 of 3

    • Carefully pull out the yellow flexible ribbon cable to disconnect it from the motherboard.

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  13. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement, Disconnect Battery from MotherBoard: step 12, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement, Disconnect Battery from MotherBoard: step 12, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement, Disconnect Battery from MotherBoard: step 12, image 3 of 3

    • Insert the spudger under the red, black, and white cables.

    • Pry up and detach the battery from the motherboard.

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  14. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the nine 1 mm screws located around the battery.

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  15. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement, Remove the Battery: step 14, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement, Remove the Battery: step 14, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement, Remove the Battery: step 14, image 3 of 3

    • Use a spudger to lift up and separate the battery from its housing.

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  16. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement, Motherboard: step 15, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement, Motherboard: step 15, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement, Motherboard: step 15, image 3 of 3

    • Locate the motherboard and 5 connectors on it.

    • Pry up and detach the connector from the motherboard using the flat edge of the spudger.

    • Repeat for the 4 remaining connectors.

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  17. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement: step 16, image 3 of 3

    • Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew the 3 screws (1mm) that are located near:

    • Camera

    • Power and volume buttons

    • Tilt sensor

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  18. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement: step 17, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement: step 17, image 3 of 3

    • Using the flat edge of the spudger, pry and lift up the motherboard.

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  19. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement: step 18, image 2 of 2

    • Pull away the motherboard from the housing.

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  20. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement, Vibration Motor: step 19, image 1 of 1

    • Use tweezers to grab wire lead and gently lift to release glue holding wire lead to housing.

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  21. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Vibration Motor Replacement: step 20, image 1 of 1

    • Use opening tool to pry motor from housing.

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Conclusion

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

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