What you need
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Remove the SIM card and micro SD trays using a paperclip or SIM card remover to eject the trays.
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The plastic frame is locked to the internals by a single screw located between the SIM and micro SD slots.
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Remove the QR code sticker to reveal the screw.
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Unscrew using a 0.7mm Hex screwdriver
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Using plastic picks, begin to separate the frame from the internals at the corner of the phone containing the SIM tray.
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Work around the top of the device placing more picks between the frame and the internals.
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Once the top is removed from the Plastic frame work down the sides and remove the plastic frame.
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LIft up and remove the metal strap that covers the pop connector on the board.
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Gently lift up on the four pop connectors to demate and remove them from the board.
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The board level shielding was soldered to the board and required prying and breaking to reveal the chips.
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Once the board level shielding was removed, the silicone thermally conductive rubber was scraped away from the processor.
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Samsung KLMAG2GEAC-B001 HMHB656EU 337
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Samsung K3QF2F2ODM OGCE 6F63209X 337
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405707 D925A4
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RF7459A F14L10Y
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SWH GMF81
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WTR1605L OVV PPV438Z2 AB31801 10
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The antenna module is adhered to a daughter board with a soft sticky adhesive.
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Remove the Antenna module by removing four T4 screws.
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Remove the coaxial antenna cables by gently prying them up.
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The Daughterboard and flex cable come out of the phone easily.
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At this point we can see the USB connector is soldered to the board making replacement of this component expensive.
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The battery is adhered quite strongly to the assembly.
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A couple rounds of hot iOpener application followed by aggressive prying with plastic picks and metal tools was required to remove the battery.
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Views of The Battery and Bare Touchscreen Assembly
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