DIY Samsung Galaxy J1 Motherboard Replacement Guide

Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 11 Steps

Alright, let’s swap out that motherboard! It’s like giving your device a brand new brain. Just remember, during step four, be extra careful and keep that glass screen attached to the digitizer. No need to separate them! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

Step 1

– Time to get started – carefully insert a fingernail or a trusty plastic opening tool between the back cover and your device.

– Now, gently pry that rear cover off the back of your phone. Remember, if you need help, you can always schedule a repair

Step 2

– Give the SIM card a gentle nudge with your finger and slide it down out of its cozy little slot.

– Now, go ahead and lift the SIM card out. You’re doing great!

Step 3

– Alright, grab your trusty Phillips #00 screwdriver and give those eleven 3 mm screws a little farewell hug. They’ll be back later!

Step 4

– Let’s get this party started! First, slide your trusty plastic opening tool between the screen and the back of your device.

– Now, starting at the bottom, gently wiggle that tool along the edges of the screen. Think of it like a little dance!

– With a little TLC, gently pry the main assembly from the midframe. You got this!

Step 5

– Gently slide the flat edge of your trusty spudger to unplug that ear speaker connector like a pro!

Tools Used
  1. Spudger

Step 6

– Now it’s time to get started – use the flat end of a spudger to carefully disconnect the digitizer connector. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

Tools Used
  1. Spudger

Step 7

– Grab your trusty spudger and use its flat end to gently disconnect the front-facing camera cable connector. You’ve got this!

Tools Used
  1. Spudger

Step 8

– Let’s get started by removing the front-facing camera. This is a crucial step, so take your time and make sure it’s done correctly. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

Step 9

– Grab the flat end of that spudger and gently nudge it under the motherboard for a little friendly pry action.

– Now, give that motherboard a careful lift and remove it like a pro!

Tools Used
  1. Spudger

Step 10

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently slide the flat end under the rear camera cable connector to disconnect it with ease.

Tools Used
  1. Spudger

Step 11

– Time to get in there and pop off the rear camera!

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