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Samsung SPH-M360 Logic Board Replacement

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  1. Samsung SPH-M360 Logic Board Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Samsung SPH-M360 Logic Board Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Samsung SPH-M360 Logic Board Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Locate the arrow on the panel of the rear side of the phone.

    • Use one or two fingers to apply light pressure downwards on the rear panel and push or pull in the direction of the arrow.

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  2. Samsung SPH-M360 Logic Board Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Samsung SPH-M360 Logic Board Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Samsung SPH-M360 Logic Board Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Place finger inside the small semi-spherical slot near the top of the battery.

    • Lightly pull the battery away from the phone. This should not require much effort.

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  3. Samsung SPH-M360 Logic Board Replacement, Casing: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four screws on the corners of the casing.

    • The volume and camera buttons may fall out

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  5. Samsung SPH-M360 Logic Board Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Samsung SPH-M360 Logic Board Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Starting near the top of the casing, use the plastic opening tool to gently pry the casing open.

    • The case should require some effort to pry open, but do not use excessive force for risk of breaking the rear panel.

    • Slowly work the plastic opening tool around the edge of the casing, gently prying it around at all sides.

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  6. Samsung SPH-M360 Logic Board Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Samsung SPH-M360 Logic Board Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Once the casing has been fully pried off of the phone, it should be easily removed by hand.

    • The buttons for the camera and volume may fall out while removing the casing. Be careful not to lose the small pieces.

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  7. Samsung SPH-M360 Logic Board Replacement, Logic Board: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Use the plastic opening tool to gently detach the golden strip from the logic board.

    • The strip should detach easily with little force required.

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  8. Samsung SPH-M360 Logic Board Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Use the plastic opening tool to pry the logic board out of the phone case from the bottom area of the phone.

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  9. Samsung SPH-M360 Logic Board Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Samsung SPH-M360 Logic Board Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the logic board over and locate the three screws along the edges.

    • Carefully unscrew the three screws to remove the panel covering the logic board.

    • Be careful with the screws after unscrewing them because they are small and easy to lose.

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  10. Samsung SPH-M360 Logic Board Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Samsung SPH-M360 Logic Board Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the logic board back over and use the plastic opening tool to remove the metal cover on the logic board.

    • This will not require much force, so be gentle.

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Conclusion

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

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