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Samsung SGH-A117: Breakdown and Reassembly

Written By: Justin (and 6 other contributors)
Published: October 19, 2014
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Samsung SGH-A117: Breakdown and Reassembly

Written By: Justin (and 6 other contributors)
Published: October 19, 2014
  • Comments: 0
  • Favorites: 9
  • Views: 783

Teardown

Introduction

Samsung SGH-A117 is a basic flip phone. This guide will describe the steps required for disassembling and reassembling the phone.

What you need

This teardown is not a repair guide. To repair your Samsung SGH-A117, use our service manual.

  1. Samsung SGH-A117: Breakdown and Reassembly, Samsumg SGH-A117: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • This is the Samsung SGH-A117.

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  2. Samsung SGH-A117: Breakdown and Reassembly, Backside of the cellphone: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • This is the back view following the removal of the back cover and battery.

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  3. Samsung SGH-A117: Breakdown and Reassembly, Removing Screws: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Use a screwdriver to remove screws around the frame.

    • Use a PH00 size screw to operate this step.

    • The screws are extremely small. It is recommended to have a small container to keep track of the screws.

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  5. Samsung SGH-A117: Breakdown and Reassembly, Removing the Back Cover: step 4, image 1 of 2 Samsung SGH-A117: Breakdown and Reassembly, Removing the Back Cover: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Insert the spudger under the back cover at the marked locations and gently lift to remove the back cover.

    • The end of the phone closest to the hinge will require additional force to lift.

    • Be careful not to bend the cover during the removal process.

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  6. Samsung SGH-A117: Breakdown and Reassembly, Separate Circuit Connector from Logic Board: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use a spudger to gently lift the circuit connector from the logic board.

    • Be careful not to remove the circuit connector from the phone.

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  7. Samsung SGH-A117: Breakdown and Reassembly, Lift Logic Board: step 6, image 1 of 2 Samsung SGH-A117: Breakdown and Reassembly, Lift Logic Board: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Use a spudger to lift the logic board and separate it from the main body of the phone.

    • It is recommended to lift from the bottom part of the logic board as shown in the picture.

    • Be careful not to lose the volume button, which is loosely attached to the logic board.

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  8. Samsung SGH-A117: Breakdown and Reassembly, Remove Keypad: step 7, image 1 of 2 Samsung SGH-A117: Breakdown and Reassembly, Remove Keypad: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Gently push the keyboard from the case as shown in the picture.

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  9. Samsung SGH-A117: Breakdown and Reassembly, Layout of Disassembled Device: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • 1 Case

    • 1 Keyboard

    • 1 Logic Board

    • 1 Volume Control

    • 1 Back Cover

    • 5 Screws

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