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Samsung SGH-A137 Motherboard Replacement

What you need

  1. Samsung SGH-A137 Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Use your thumbs to pull down on the back cover to remove it and expose the battery.

  2. Samsung SGH-A137 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Locate the indent in the case below the battery. (see red square)

    • Place your finger at the indent and pull up on the battery to remove it.

  3. Samsung SGH-A137 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 3, image 1 of 3 Samsung SGH-A137 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 3, image 2 of 3 Samsung SGH-A137 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Locate the 4 screw holes and remove the 0.4 mm Phillips head screws using a #000 Phillips head screwdriver. (See red circles)

  4. Samsung SGH-A137 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Using a plastic opening tool, gently pry open the back of the phone at the seam.

    • Carefully work the tool all the way around the opening while prying up to avoid breaking the plastic retaining clips.

  5. Samsung SGH-A137 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Samsung SGH-A137 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Smaller press-fit connectors may require a simple flick with a plastic opening tool or spudger.

    • Place the flat edge of a spudger under the edge of the press-fit connector and , gently pry the connector straight up from its socket. (Highlighted by the red square)

  6. Samsung SGH-A137 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Using a plastic opening tool, gently pry up the motherboard.

    • You might need to pry from several different locations to get the motherboard loose enough to remove.

Conclusion

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

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