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Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini Daughterboard Replacement Guide – Step-by-Step DIY Tutorial

Duration: 45 minutes

Steps: 9 Steps

Alright, let’s roll up those sleeves and dive into fixing this! We’re here to guide you through every step like a trusty sidekick, making this repair as smooth as butter. So grab your tools and let’s show that device who’s boss! Remember, if you run into any trouble along the way, you can always schedule a repair.

Step 1

– Pop off the battery cover.

Step 2

– Start by popping out that battery! And if you’ve got the SIM card and SD card in there, go ahead and take those out too. You’re making great progress!

Step 3

– Pop open that tiny cover and disconnect the home button flex connector like a pro!

Step 4

– Fire up that heat gun, slice through that pesky sticker, and gently unleash the LCD screen connector like a pro.

Step 5

– Time to part ways with your LCD screen!

Step 6

– Unscrew all the screws.

Step 7

– Yo, pop off that mid-plate!

Step 8

– Unscrew the mysteries, unhitch that USB board flex connector, and disconnect those funky antenna cable connectors. You got this!

Step 9

– Get ready to rock the repair scene by delicately removing the daughterboard and giving those signal cables a good clean! Next up, bring in the new USB charging board fit for a Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini superstar.

Ralph Harris

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