Replace Galaxy Note 4 USB Port: Step-by-Step Guide

Duration: 45 minutes

Steps: 9 Steps

Get ready to breathe new life into your Galaxy Note 4 by replacing the Micro-USB port daughterboard. Our step-by-step guide will walk you through the process. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

Step 1

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Micro-USB Port Daughterboard Replacement

– Pop off the back cover with a fingernail or vinyl spudger. Pull out the S-Pen, battery, SIM card, and MicroSD card (if there’s one). If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

Tools Used

Spudger

Step 2

– Alright, let’s loosen those screws! Remove the sixteen 4.0 mm Phillips #00 screws holding the midframe to the display assembly. You’ve got this! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

Step 3

– Warm up gently and slice the sticker alongside the touch panel. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

Step 4

– Let’s get started by freeing the clasps along the battery slot, then gently push the front assembly out from the middle housing – it might take a bit of effort, but you’ve got this!

– Now we’re getting to the good stuff. We can see the USB board, but we can’t remove it just yet. There are a few things to consider: the USB board flex connector is attached to the back of the motherboard, the LCD screen needs to be removed before we can take out the motherboard, and the USB board assembly is connected to two touch keys under the touch panel.

– So, our next steps are to remove the motherboard and LCD screen. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair with Salvation Repair.

Step 5

– Let’s get started by cutting the adhesive under the screen, then release the connectors and carefully remove the LCD screen. For a more detailed walkthrough, check out the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 LCD screen replacement guide. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

Step 6

– Let’s get started by removing two pieces of signal flex cable and the two screws that hold the USB board and motherboard in place. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

Step 7

– Gently detach all the connectors that are linked to the motherboard. You’ve got this!

Step 8

– Gently lift the motherboard and carefully detach the USB board connector from the back.

Step 9

– Start by gently loosening the touch keys from their adhesive. Once they’re free, carefully pry up and remove the USB board at the end.

– Replacing the USB board on a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 can be a bit tricky. You’ll need to tackle the LCD screen and motherboard first, so make sure to stay focused and take your time!