Samsung SGH-X495 Face Plate Replacement

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Introduction

This guide will teach readers on how to replace the face plate of their Samsung SGH-X495. It will explain how to identify push pins and tabs and also how to remove them.

What you need

Step 1 Face Plate

Samsung SGH-X495 Face Plate Replacement, Face Plate: step 1, image 1 of 1

First, remove the 2 silver stickers (as indicated by the circles) with a a safety or push pin to reveal 2 screws.

Step 2

Remove the 2 (5.6 mm) philips head screws with your safety or push pin.

Step 3

As shown above, with a plastic pry tool, begin working at the top corner and down each side. The face plate has 10 tabs that hook into the phone's body.
Before removing the 2 tabs on the bottom, the 3 tabs on either side must be free first.
Note: The bottom 2 are the most challenging to remove.
Note: When reassembling start with the bottom two tabs.

Step 4

Continue down each side toward the bottom with your pry tool.
Note: It may help to use multiple pry tools to help hold it open.
Second photo: location of the tabs.

Step 5

With 8 tabs released, the face plate is nearly free.
With the phone in your left hand, gently wiggle the face plate from side to side and push the face place upward.
Note: A strip of double sided tape holds the faceplate, so expect some resistance