Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 Motherboard Replacement

Step 1 Back Panel



• Have the front of the device facing you.
• Begin near one of the curved edges of the device (see photo two for visual example).
• Place a plastic opening tool between the front and back panels.
• If a plastic opening tool doesn’t work, using a metal spudger may work, but it may damage the plastic on the device.
• Remember to remove the micro SD card (if present) before you begin.
Step 2



• Once the plastic opening tool is fully inserted, wedge it around the device’s edges to separate the panels.
• Lift the back panel off of the device.
• The back panel will make a clicking noise while being lifted off of the device.
Step 3 Disconnecting the battery
• Remove the adhesive film and flip up the retaining flap on the ZIF battery connector.
• Slide the orange battery ribbon cable out of the ZIF connector.
Step 4
• Remove the adhesive film, lift the retaining tab and withdraw the white speaker ribbon.
Step 5
• Lift the retaining tab and withdraw the black LCD ribbon.
Step 6 Battery removal
• Using a Phillips #000 screwdriver, remove the ten 4 mm screws around the battery.
• Slide a plastic opening tool under the bottom of the battery close to the speakers and lift up.
• The large rectangular white and black piece is the entire battery. Be careful not to puncture it.
Step 7 Motherboard
• Flip up the two ZIF connectors on the motherboard using the plastic opening tool.
• Slide the orange ribbon cables out of the ZIF connectors.
• Remove the front-facing camera.
Step 8
• Disconnect the headphone jack from the motherboard.
• Use a Phillips # 000 to remove six 4mm screws.
Step 9
• Lodge the plastic opening tool under and lift the motherboard out of the tablet.
• Be careful not to snag any connectors.
• Remove the metal bracket that was underneath the charging port and set aside.

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