DIY Guide to Replace Galaxy S4 Active Vibration Motor

Duration: 45 min.

Steps: 18 Steps

In this guide, we’re diving into the world of fixing your Galaxy S4 Active’s wobbly vibration motor. If your phone’s been feeling a little too quiet or just gives a weak buzz, this repair is just what you need! Let’s get your phone back to buzzing with excitement!

Step 1

– Hey there! Those tiny clips holding the back cover on? Think of them as little friends keeping things snug. Find the little dip above the power button – that’s your entry point! Gently pry it open with your fingernail or a spudger.

– Time to give that back cover a little farewell hug and disconnect it from the chassis. Be gentle now!

– Woohoo! Back cover’s off! You’re doing great.

Step 2

– Gently pop out the battery using your fingers. There’s a handy little groove in the chassis just waiting for you to lift it out!

– Take out the battery.

Step 3

– Pop out the SIM card and microSD card like a pro!

Step 4

– Use the steel laboratory spatula to remove the four metal shields. Use the spatula to pry the covers out of the hollows in the chassis. You can get the tip of the spatula under the covers.

Step 5

– Time to get those screws out! Grab your Phillips screwdriver and remove the twelve screws that are holding the chassis to the display. Don’t forget to toss those little guys into a container so they don’t go wandering off. We’re talking about 12 x 3.9 mm Phillips screws here!

Step 6

– Alright, folks! The chassis isn’t just hanging out with the display; it’s got some sneaky little hooks keeping it cozy. Grab your trusty steel spatula and let’s get to work detaching that chassis!

– Slide the spatula in between the display and the chassis. A great starting point is right at the power button—super easy!

– Now, gently glide the spatula all around the device. You’re doing great!

– Once you’ve successfully detached the chassis, go ahead and lift it away from the display. You’re almost there!

Step 7

– First up, gently unplug the sub-board’s plug contact.

– Next, let’s disconnect that antenna cable with care.

– Now, it’s time to detach the connection for the display.

– Don’t forget to unplug the brightness sensor!

– Moving on, disconnect the proximity sensor.

– Lastly, let’s disconnect the connection for the front camera.

Step 8

– The logic board is snugly attached to the rear camera and vibration motor. Gently nudge the logic board towards the USB port to release it.

– Carefully lift the logic board with a steady hand.

– Now, it’s time to take the logic board out of the enclosure. You’ve got this!

Step 9

– First up, the vibrator motor and its flexible flat cable are snugly glued to the enclosure. Grab your trusty steel spatula and gently pry that flexible flat cable away from the enclosure.

– Next, it’s time to show that vibrator motor who’s boss! Use the steel spatula to carefully detach it from its cozy spot.

– Finally, go ahead and remove the vibrator motor. You’ve got this!

Step 10

– Gently place the new vibrator motor into its cozy little home in the enclosure.

– Make sure the vibrator motor and its flexible flat cable are snug as a bug in a rug by pressing them down firmly into the enclosure.

Step 11

– Gently place the logic board into the enclosure, making sure it feels right at home.

– Keep an eye out for any pesky plug connections that might try to hide beneath the logic board.

– The logic board is snugly attached to the rear camera and the vibration motor. With a gentle nudge, push the logic board towards the top of the enclosure until you hear that satisfying click!

Step 12

– Time to get that front camera cozy with the logic board! Connect them together.

– Now, let’s link the logic board to the proximity sensor. They’ll be best buds in no time.

– Next up, give a warm welcome to the brightness sensor by connecting it.

– It’s display time! Go ahead and connect that display.

– Don’t forget to hook up the logic board to the antenna cable. They need to stay in touch!

– Finally, let’s connect the sub-board and complete this tech reunion.

Step 13

– The chassis doesn’t just get cozy with the display through screws; it’s also got some sneaky little hooks holding it together. Give that chassis a little press with your fingers to snug it up against the display.

– Now, press the chassis down firmly across the whole device. You’ve got this!