DIY Guide: Replace Samsung Galaxy Note USB Board Step-by-Step
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 23 Steps
Get hyped to follow this guide when removing or replacing the Note’s USB board/daughterboard! You can totally do this, and if you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 1
– Grab the stylus cap and gently pull it out from its cozy spot in the midframe.
Step 2
– Let’s get this party started! Gently pry with a plastic opening tool, or your fingernail, in the little notch to the right of the rear-facing camera, near the volume rocker. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
Step 3
– Let’s get started by carefully lifting and removing the rear case from your phone. This is the first step in giving your device a brand new lease on life. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
Step 5
– Use the flat end of a spudger, or your fingernail, to give that microSD card a little nudge deeper into its slot. You’ll hear a click when it’s in the right spot.
– After the click, let go of the card and watch it pop out! Easy peasy, right?
– To put it back together, just slide the microSD card into the slot until it clicks. And that’s it! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
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Step 6
– Let’s get started by carefully removing the microSD card from its slot in the midframe. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
Step 7
– Get ready to rock and roll with your phone’s SIM card removal! Gently slide in that trusty plastic opening tool or your nail, and give it a little push to pop that card right out. Then, you’ll be on your way to connecting with the world like a boss!
Step 8
– Now it’s time to set that SIM card free – gently slide it out the rest of the way with your thumb and remove it from the device. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
Step 9
– Let’s get started by removing the nine 3.4 mm Phillips #00 screws that hold the midframe in place on the display assembly. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
Step 10
– Gently slide your trusty plastic opening tool to the left of the power button, slipping it between the midframe and the front panel assembly. Give it a little pry and watch the magic happen!
Step 11
– Let’s get that plastic opening tool sliding down the seam. It’s like giving your device a little hug, but with a tool instead!
Step 12
– Alright, let’s get this party started! We’re gonna slide our plastic opening tool in between the midframe and the display assembly, right next to the headphone jack. Think of it like a little dance move.
– Now, scoot that tool along the top of the phone. It’s like we’re giving the phone a little high five.
– Keep sliding that tool all the way around the phone, separating the midframe. You’re doing great!
– Need a helping hand? You can always schedule a repair with Salvation Repair.
Step 13
– Alright, let’s get that midframe separated from the display assembly. It’s like a little dance, just a gentle separation, you know? If you need help with this step, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 14
– Whoa, buddy… Careful over there with the display cable connector! Use the flat end of a spudger like a pro, and gently disconnect it, you got this! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
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Step 15
– Let’s unplug the front-facing camera assembly cable connector with our trusty spudger.
– Next, we’ll disconnect the headphone jack/earpiece speaker assembly cable connector.
– Finally, we’ll disconnect the digitizer cable connector.
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Step 17
– Have a blast unscrewing the two 3.4 mm Phillips #00 screws holding the motherboard to the display assembly. Your device is on its way to being fixed!
Step 18
– Let’s get started by carefully removing the motherboard assembly from the display assembly. Take your time and make sure everything is properly disconnected before lifting it out.
Step 19
– Let’s get started by removing the three 3 mm Phillips #00 screws that hold the speaker enclosure in place on the front panel assembly. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
Step 20
– Time to get this repair started – gently lift the speaker enclosure away from the display assembly.
Step 22
Gently slide the spudger in at a snug angle to keep the USB board safe from bends and breaks. You’ve got this!
– Slide the flat edge of a spudger beneath the USB board to gently lift it away from the display assembly. Take your time, and remember—every little action counts on this repair journey!
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Step 23
– Alright, let’s get that USB board outta there!