Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Speaker & Auxiliary Port Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 16 Steps
Step 1
You might have to work a couple of picks in there to gently pop those clips free.
– Gently slide an opening pick between the rear case and the plastic edge.
– Move the pick along the perimeter of the rear case to pop open the plastic clips holding it to the display.
– Keep gliding the pick around the rear case until all clips have been freed.
Step 2
– Gently lift the case off to free it up.
Step 3
– Gently slide the flat end of a nylon spudger under the black plastic tabs to pop loose those two ZIF connectors.
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Step 4
– Grab your trusty nylon spudger and gently lift that brown plastic tab holding the orange ribbon cable in place. You’re doing great!
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Step 5
– Carefully disconnect all three ribbon cables by gently pulling them away from the ZIF connectors. You’ve got this!
Step 6
– Grab a Phillips #000 screwdriver and get ready to unscrew! Carefully take out the ten 3mm screws that are holding the battery in place on the chassis. You’ve got this!
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Step 7
– Gently use the pointy end of a nylon spudger to nudge those two battery connectors off the motherboard.
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Step 8
– Gently lift the battery using a nylon spudger to pop it free.
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Step 9
As you work through the display chassis, you’ll start hearing some satisfying clicks as each plastic clip pops loose. It’s all part of the process!
– Gently slide an opening pick between the plastic frame and the screen to start things off.
– Work your way around the screen’s edges with the pick, loosening the perimeter as you go.
Step 10
Watch out for those three fragile ribbon cables! They’re a bit shy, so give them some space.
– Gently lift up the plastic frame to take it off.
Step 11
– Grab your trusty Phillips #000 screwdriver and gently unscrew that 3mm screw holding the motherboard snugly to the display chassis. You’ve got this!
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Step 12
Looks like the vibration motor decided to play hide and seek in these pictures!
– Grab a nylon spudger and gently lift up those eight press-fit connectors from the motherboard like a pro!
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Step 13
– Grab your trusty nylon-tipped tweezers and gently lift out that motherboard like a pro!
Step 14
The speaker is tightly attached to the auxiliary port, so you’ll need to detach it from the device all at once as a single piece. No need to rush, just take it slow and steady!
– Gently wedge the pointed end of a nylon spudger between the screen chassis and the auxiliary port, then pry upwards with a bit of care and confidence.
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Step 15
– Grab that trusty spudger and gently wedge the flat end between the speaker and the display chassis, giving it a little upward nudge.
– Now it’s time to bid farewell to the speaker and auxiliary port assembly—go ahead and remove them!
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Step 16
– Now, just follow these steps in reverse to put your device back together. You’ve got this!
– If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
