How to Replace Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 Charging Port
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 11 Steps
Tablet not juicing up? If you know your charger’s not the culprit, it might be time to swap out that charging port.
Step 1
Plastic tool not getting the job done? Try a metal spudger, but keep in mind, it might scuff up the device’s plastic.
Don’t forget to pull out the micro SD card (if there is one) before you get started.
– Place the front of the device towards you.
– Start near one of the curved edges of the device (check out photo two for a visual).
– Insert a plastic opening tool between the front and back panels.
Step 2
As you lift the back panel, you’ll hear a satisfying click—don’t worry, that’s just the sound of progress!
– Slide that trusty plastic opening tool into the gap and shimmy it along the edges like you’re unzipping a jacket—this helps separate the panels.
– Gently lift off the back panel and let your device breathe some fresh air!
Step 3
– Peel off that adhesive film and pop up the retaining flap on the ZIF battery connector—it’s easier than it looks!
– Gently slide the orange battery ribbon cable out of the ZIF connector like a pro. Take your time; you got this!
Step 4
– Peel off the adhesive film, pop up the retaining tab, and slide out that white speaker ribbon. Nice and easy!
Step 5
– Gently lift the retaining tab and smoothly pull out the black LCD ribbon. You’re doing great!
Step 6
The big rectangular white and black piece is the battery. It’s delicate, so be extra careful not to puncture it.
– Grab your trusty Phillips #000 screwdriver and unscrew the ten 4 mm screws around the battery. Easy, right?
– Take your plastic opening tool and gently slide it under the bottom of the battery near the speakers. Give it a little lift to free the battery up. You’re almost there!
Step 7
– Gently lift up the two ZIF connectors on the motherboard with your trusty plastic opening tool.
– Carefully slide the orange ribbon cables out of those ZIF connectors like a pro.
– Time to say goodbye to the front-facing camera—remove it with a smile!
Step 8
– First things first, gently disconnect the headphone jack from the motherboard. It’s like giving your device a little break!
– Next up, grab your trusty Phillips #000 screwdriver and remove those six 4mm screws. You’re almost there!
Step 9
Watch out for any sneaky connectors trying to hitch a ride—keep it smooth and steady!
– Slide the plastic opening tool underneath and gently pop the motherboard out of the tablet. Easy does it!
– Take out the metal bracket that was hanging out under the charging port and set it aside for later. Keep it safe!
Step 10
Heads up! That soldering iron gets super hot—it can scorch your hand and even mess up the device. Keep the motherboard flat on your workspace and resist the urge to hold it while soldering (even if the image shows otherwise).
If your desoldering braid is all gunked up with solder and just won’t budge, no worries! Grab a fresh piece of solder wick and keep on going.
Having a tough time desoldering that charging port? Try using a heat gun to warm up the whole board. There are tiny square contacts hiding underneath the charging port that might wiggle around when things get hot. Just make sure to gently pop them back into place if they decide to go on an adventure!
– Let’s get started! Place the desoldering braid on one of the four holes at the top back of the motherboard – it’s time to get this repair underway!
– Now, carefully position the soldering iron on top of the desoldering braid, right on the gray part of the hole. This is where the magic happens, and the solder starts to lift. If you’re unsure, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered – just check out our reference for a little extra guidance.
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Step 11
– Repeat the same process for the other three holes, just like a champ!
– Gently lift that small gray metal piece off the motherboard, it’s just waiting for you to give it some love.
Success!
