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Samsung Radiant 360 R1 WiFi Module Replacement

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  1. Samsung Radiant 360 R1 WiFi Module Replacement, Micro USB / Power Port Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Working on your device while it is turned on may result in electric shock. Make sure to shut down and unplug your device before you begin.

    • Use the plastic opening tool to lift and remove the rubber grommet plugs.

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  2. Samsung Radiant 360 R1 WiFi Module Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Using a PH1 Philips screwdriver, remove four (9.5mm x 1.6mm) screws from the base plate.

    • Remove base plate by stabilizing speaker and using plastic prying tool to pry the base plate from the speaker.

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  3. Samsung Radiant 360 R1 WiFi Module Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Place the speaker on the table with the Touch Pad facing down. This will leave you with the Port Panel exposed.

    • Remove speaker grill by stabilizing speaker on a table and applying pressure to the bottom of the speaker. Slide the speaker grill up and away from the remaining endcap.

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  4. Samsung Radiant 360 R1 WiFi Module Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two exposed (9.5mm x 1.6mm) PH1 Phillips screws on the Port Panel.

    • Remove the Port Panel from the speaker body, exposing the ribbon cables.

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  5. Samsung Radiant 360 R1 WiFi Module Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • While stabilizing the Port Panel remove the two ribbon cables one at a time by pressing the locking clip down on the ribbon cable connectors and pulling the connector away from the Port Panel.

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  6. Samsung Radiant 360 R1 WiFi Module Replacement, 1" Tweeter Speaker: step 6, image 1 of 3 Samsung Radiant 360 R1 WiFi Module Replacement, 1" Tweeter Speaker: step 6, image 2 of 3 Samsung Radiant 360 R1 WiFi Module Replacement, 1" Tweeter Speaker: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the four (9.5mm x 1.6mm) PH1 Phillips screws on the port speaker body.

    • Remove the Port Panel exposing the subwoofer.

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  7. Samsung Radiant 360 R1 WiFi Module Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Samsung Radiant 360 R1 WiFi Module Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Samsung Radiant 360 R1 WiFi Module Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the eight (9.5mm x 1.6mm) PH1 Phillips screws on the right side of the speaker body.

    • Remove the one (9.5mm x 1.6mm) PH1 Phillips screw on the left side of the speaker body.

    • The body sides are denoted with a "R" and an "L" for right and left sides.

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  8. Samsung Radiant 360 R1 WiFi Module Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Open up the body to expose the inner panel and motherboard.

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  9. Samsung Radiant 360 R1 WiFi Module Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 Samsung Radiant 360 R1 WiFi Module Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 Samsung Radiant 360 R1 WiFi Module Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the ribbon cable from the tweeter which is attached to the main motherboard.

    • Slide the tweeter out of the enclosure.

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  10. Samsung Radiant 360 R1 WiFi Module Replacement, Bluetooth Module: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Slide rubber grommet out of slot on plastic housing.

    • This may have occurred naturally when separating the two halves.

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  11. Samsung Radiant 360 R1 WiFi Module Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 3 Samsung Radiant 360 R1 WiFi Module Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 3 Samsung Radiant 360 R1 WiFi Module Replacement: step 11, image 3 of 3
    • Disconnect white connector by pushing down on the release tab while gently pulling the connector free from the socket.

    • Remove wiring harness and set aside.

    • The other connectors in the wiring harness should already be free from previous steps.

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  12. Samsung Radiant 360 R1 WiFi Module Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Samsung Radiant 360 R1 WiFi Module Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2
    • Locate and remove the two PH2 Phillips screws from the base of the motherboard assembly.

    • These screws may be extremely tight. Be careful not to snap the plastic when removing the screws.

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  13. Samsung Radiant 360 R1 WiFi Module Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Samsung Radiant 360 R1 WiFi Module Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2
    • Flip the motherboard assembly over and locate the Bluetooth module on the side of the metal frame.

    • Remove the one PH2 Philips screw.

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  14. Samsung Radiant 360 R1 WiFi Module Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1
    • Press the white tab while gently pulling the Bluetooth module away from the connector and frame.

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  15. Samsung Radiant 360 R1 WiFi Module Replacement, WiFi Module: step 15, image 1 of 3 Samsung Radiant 360 R1 WiFi Module Replacement, WiFi Module: step 15, image 2 of 3 Samsung Radiant 360 R1 WiFi Module Replacement, WiFi Module: step 15, image 3 of 3
    • Disconnect cable from WiFi module.

    • Flip the motherboard assembly over and locate the black WiFi module.

    • Press the white tab on the connector while gently pulling on the connector to disconnect it.

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  16. Samsung Radiant 360 R1 WiFi Module Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the one PH2 Phillips screw from the WiFi module.

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  17. Samsung Radiant 360 R1 WiFi Module Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 2 Samsung Radiant 360 R1 WiFi Module Replacement: step 17, image 2 of 2
    • Use a flat prying tool to cut under the foam holding the WiFi module to the motherboard assembly.

    • As the foam begins to separate, pull upwards on the WiFi module to keep it from sticking back down.

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Conclusion

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

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Aaron Bristow

Member since: 09/21/17

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Hi,

I am new here. You did an excellent job! I would like to know the point of removing the wifi module. Is it to replace it? If you were to replace it, where would you buy the part? Also, I do not have the R1. I have the R7. Do you know if it is similar? Thanks very much

Alex

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