DIY Samsung Galaxy A11 Daughterboard Replacement Guide
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 9 Steps
Step 1
– Grab your trusty SIM eject tool and slide it into the little hole on the SIM tray.
– Give it a gentle push until you see part of the SIM tray pop out.
– Now, just pull out the rest of the SIM tray like a pro!
Step 2
If you can, grab a few picks to keep that back cover from snapping shut on you.
– Carefully nudge open the back cover near the SIM tray with your trusty iFixit opening pick.
– Slide the pick along the edge and gently pop open the clips that are keeping things snug together.
Step 3
If you find it necessary, gently pop the button off by easing it from the bottom of your device. Remember, patience is key!
– Grab your trusty hair dryer and set it to low heat. Give that fingerprint sensor a warm hug for 30 seconds at a time to help loosen up the adhesive that’s holding it tight.
– Once it’s feeling cozy, gently nudge the fingerprint sensor until it pops off the back cover. You’ve got this!
Step 4
– Grab your trusty Phillips #000 screwdriver and unscrew those three 3 mm screws holding the shield in place.
– Now, gently lift that shield off the phone and reveal the magic inside!
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Step 6
Feeling stuck? A hairdryer on a low heat setting can be your secret weapon to gently warm up the adhesive holding that battery in place.
And if things get tricky, don’t hesitate to use a few pry tools to keep that battery steady while you work your magic.
– Grab your trusty iFixit pry tool and gently slide it under the edge of the battery.
– Keep on slicing through that adhesive until you can easily lift the battery away from the phone.
– Carefully take the battery out of the phone and give yourself a pat on the back!
Step 7
– Grab your trusty Phillips #000 screwdriver and unscrew those eight shiny silver and black 3 mm screws from the speaker cover. You’ve got this!
– Once the screws are out, gently lift off the speaker cover from your device. You’re making great progress!
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Step 8
– Grab your trusty spudger and gently separate the antenna heads from the daughterboard. You’ve got this!
– Next up, carefully disconnect the ribbon cable from the daughterboard. Easy peasy, right?
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Step 9
When you’re working with metal tools, remember to treat your device with care—gentle hands lead to happy devices!
– With a steady hand and a bit of finesse, use your tweezers to carefully lift the daughterboard out of the device. You’ve got this!
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