Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 Micro USB Port Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 8 Steps
Get ready to breathe new life into your Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 android tablet with this step-by-step guide to replacing the micro USB charging port. The good news is that you only need to disconnect the battery, so you can skip steps 3, 5, and 6 – easy peasy! If you’re not feeling confident, don’t worry, Salvation Repair is here to help. Follow these simple steps and you’ll be charging like a pro in no time. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 1
– Gently wedge the nylon spudger between the front and back panels, then slide it along until the back pops right off. Easy does it!
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Step 2
– Gently peel away the green tape that’s hiding the connectors for those three black strips. You’ve got this!
– With the tip of a spudger or your trusty fingernail, carefully lift up those tiny retaining flaps. Easy peasy!
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Step 3
– Grab your trusty Phillips #00 screwdriver and let’s get those four 3.2mm screws out of there!
Step 4
Be gentle here! Pulling too hard might mess up the tiny connector on the circuit board. Use a spudger or tweezers to press down on the black connector while carefully prying the battery connector loose. This little guy is super fragile and breaks way too easily.
Step 5
– Grab the nylon spudger and gently pry up the battery edges to lift it out. Easy does it!
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Step 6
– Once the battery has given you the green light and is all loosey-goosey, gently lift it out of the device.
Step 7
– Time to get those tiny screws out! Start by unscrewing the two 2.7mm Phillips #00 screws from the micro USB port.
– Next up, gently take off the micro USB retaining bracket. You got this!
Step 8
– Put your device back together by reversing these steps—easy does it!
– If you hit a snag or want a pro to take over, you can always schedule a repair.
