Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite Motherboard Replacement Guide

Duration: 45 minutes

Steps: 8 Steps

Get ready to dive into the world of repairs! This guide will show you how to swap out the motherboard on your Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite. First things first, you’ll need to pop off the back case of your tablet. Don’t worry, we’ve got a handy guide for that right here too!

Step 1

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite Motherboard Replacement

– Grab a plastic opening tool and gently slide it into the gap between the screen and the case.

– Give the tool a little rock, moving it back and forth towards the center of the screen to help loosen the tape that’s keeping the screen and case snugly together.

– Take your time with this part; there’s no need to rush! Just remember to be gentle with the pressure you apply.

Step 2

– After peeling away the tape holding the screen and case together, gently start lifting the screen from the case, working from the side opposite the buttons.

Step 3

– Grab a plastic opening tool and gently pop up that zero insertion force (ZIF) connector holding down the ribbon cable—easy does it!

– Now, with your precision tweezers, carefully wiggle and slide that ribbon cable right out of the ZIF connector. Smooth moves!

Step 4

– Grab your plastic opening tool and gently lift the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector securing the battery ribbon cable.

– With your precision tweezers, carefully free the ribbon cable from the ZIF connector. Easy peasy!

Step 5

– Grab your trusty plastic opening tool and gently lift the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector that’s keeping the battery ribbon cable snug as a bug.

– Now, with your precision tweezers in hand, carefully detach the ribbon cable from the ZIF connector. You’ve got this!

Step 6

– Let’s get started by removing the seven 4mm Phillips J000 screws that hold the motherboard in place. Take your time and make sure they’re all out before moving on to the next step.