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Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 Audio Jack Replacement

What you need

  1. Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 Audio Jack Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 Audio Jack Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Use the iFixit Opening Tool to pry off the back case, moving the tool around the screen.

    • Make sure the device is off and the SD card is removed before taking off the back casing.

  2. Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 Audio Jack Replacement, Back Camera: step 2, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 Audio Jack Replacement, Back Camera: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Use the tweezers to lift the switch connecting the back camera to the motherboard.

    • Use your hand to remove the back camera from the motherboard.

  3. Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 Audio Jack Replacement, Front Camera: step 3, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 Audio Jack Replacement, Front Camera: step 3, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 Audio Jack Replacement, Front Camera: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Use the tweezers to lift the switch connecting the front camera to the motherboard.

    • Remove the front camera from the motherboard by lifting with the tweezers.

  4. Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 Audio Jack Replacement, Motherboard: step 4, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 Audio Jack Replacement, Motherboard: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Use the tweezers to flip the switch on the bottom of the strap that goes over the battery.

    • Release the strap from the switch by lifting the strap with your hand.

  5. Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 Audio Jack Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 Audio Jack Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Use the tweezers to flip the switch that connects the top of the strap to the motherboard.

    • Lift the top end of the strap with your hand and remove the strap completely from the device.

  6. Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 Audio Jack Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 Audio Jack Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Use the tweezers to flip the switch of the connector.

    • Lift the connector from the motherboard.

    • This connector does not come completely off, but disconnects from the motherboard.

  7. Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 Audio Jack Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 Audio Jack Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Use the tweezers to flip the switch of the blue connector on the motherboard.

    • Lift the connector from the motherboard.

    • This switch can detach from the device, but just needs to disconnect from the motherboard.

    • Ensure the blue ribbon cable is not under the motherboard upon reassembly.

  8. Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 Audio Jack Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 Audio Jack Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Use the tweezers to flip the switch of the connector that runs from the battery to the motherboard.

    • Lift the connector from the motherboard.

    • This switch can detach from the device, but just needs to disconnect from the motherboard.

  9. Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 Audio Jack Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 Audio Jack Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Use a JIS #00 screwdriver to remove the six 4.5mm screws at the top of the motherboard.

    • Lift the motherboard with your hand to detach the motherboard from the device.

  10. Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 Audio Jack Replacement, Audio Jack: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Use the soldering tool to remove the audio jack.

Conclusion

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

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