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Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Screen Replacement

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  1. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Screen  Replacement, Screen: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Working on your device while it is turned on may result in an electric shock. Be sure to shut down and unplug your device before you begin.

    • Removing the screen may be difficult due to strong adhesives.

    • Apply heat to all the seams of the device using an iFixit iOpener or heat gun in order to loosen the adhesive around the edges of the screen.

  2. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Screen  Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Screen  Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Insert the plastic opening tool into the gap on the side of the tablet, near a corner where you want to start removing the screen.

    • Place the small suction cup on the screen near the corner that the plastic opening tool is placed.

    • Lift the small suction cup up while pushing down with the plastic opening tool to remove screen (you may need to have someone else hold the device down for proper leverage).

    • A ribbon cable is attached to the back of the screen. Avoid lifting or moving the screen more than 3-4 inches before disconnecting the ribbon cable or you could damage the device.

  3. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Screen  Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • A piece of silver tape is placed over the gold ribbon cable connecting the screen to the tablet.

    • Use the tweezers to carefully remove the silver tape.

  4. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Screen  Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Screen  Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • With the plastic opening tool gently lift to disconnect the gold ribbon cable that attaches the screen to the base tablet.

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