Introduction
Replacement guide for the OEM Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (SM-T350) display assembly.
What you need
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At the top portion of the memory card slot, use the small metal spudger to create separation between the back cover and the rest of the device.
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Use the intermediate metal spudger in place of the small metal spudger to remove the back cover. This is done by sliding the intermediate metal spudger around the perimeter of the device, beginning at the top portion of the memory card slot.
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The second picture shows the internal portion of the device once the back cover is removed.
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Use the flat end of the plastic spudger to pry the battery apart from the rest of the device.
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Once the back cover and battery are removed, the device should look like as illustrated in the second picture.
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Use a spudger to lift up and release the press-fit display cable connector from the motherboard.
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Use a spudger to lift up and release the ZIF connector; gently pull the rear facing camera ribbon cable free.
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Use a pair of tweezers to gently secure the camera and lift it out of the frame.
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Use a spudger to flip the front-facing camera ZIF connector up; gently pull the ribbon cable free.
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Use tweezers to gently remove the front facing camera from the frame.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to lift up and disconnect the 3.5mm headset jack press-fit connector.
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Use a PH000 screwdriver to remove the two 3 mm screws that connect the USB port shield to the midframe.
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Lift the motherboard free from the power and volume button side.
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You may use a spudger to assist in gently lifting the motherboard up from the button side.
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A small plastic bracket secures the motherboard to the frame; lift the motherboard from the power and volume button side first, and slide away from the bracket.
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