Samsung Galaxy 7.0 Sprint Repair: DIY Front Panel Replace
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 6 Steps
Get ready to tackle the adventure of swapping out your device’s front panel! This process will take a bit of disassembly magic, and removing the front panel is essential for upgrading any other part hiding inside your gadget. If you find yourself in a bind, remember, you can always schedule a repair!
Step 1
– Power off your device completely. Give it a little break, it deserves it.
– Unplug any cables that are attached, like chargers or headphones. We don’t want any wires getting in the way.
– Set your device down on a flat, stable, and clean surface. Think of it as a cozy little resting spot for your tech.
Step 2
– Use the metal spudger to gently pop off the plastic tabs at the bottom of your device, just like shown in the pictures.
– Find a safe spot to stash small parts like these, somewhere easy to reach but hard to misplace.
Tools Used
Step 3
– Grab your trusty Tri-Point YO Screwdriver and take out those two 4.1mm Tri-Wing screws.
– Keep those screws safe in a spot like where you placed the pads you removed earlier.
Step 4
When sliding your tool into the device, take it nice and easy—slow and steady wins the race! Too much force too fast might give that screen a sad crack, and nobody wants that.
– Start by slipping a plastic opening tool between the front and back panel, at the bottom right corner.
– Gently push the tool to create a tiny gap between the front and back panel.
– Keep the tool steady and slide it along the bottom of the device from right to left. This will widen the gap between the panels.
Step 5
If some of the tools you popped in decide to play hide and seek, just put them back where they belong and keep on fixing!
– Keep that tool wedged right where it is!
– Slide another plastic opening tool into the bottom left side, just like in the picture.
– Just like before, run the tool along the side to widen the gap between the front and back panels. This time, go from bottom to top.
– Do the same thing on the right side of the device, starting from the bottom.
Step 6
Take your time when removing the front panel—go slow and steady to keep everything in one piece!
– Alright, it’s time to put everything back together! Just retrace your steps in reverse, and make sure that front panel is snug as a bug. Check that all the pieces are lined up just right. If you hit a snag, don’t hesitate to reach out—schedule a repair and we’ll sort it out together!
– If you decided this guide wasn’t for you, that’s totally cool—no pressure at all!
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Success!
