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This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and is not meant to be used alone.
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Insert an opening pick between the rubber foot and the rear case.
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Pry up with the opening pick to release the clips securing the foot.
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Remove the foot.
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Repeat this procedure for the three remaining feet.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 4.5 mm-long screws securing the rear case.
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Apply a suction cup to the rear case, as close to the center of the bottom edge as possible.
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Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the rear case and the frame.
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Insert an opening pick into the gap.
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Slide the pick along the bottom edge of the rear case to release its plastic clips.
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Repeat this process for the left and right edges, but stop before reaching the top edge.
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Pull the top of the rear case away from the frame to separate the adhesive and release the remaining clips.
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Remove the rear case.
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If you're using a using a genuine Samsung replacement rear case, be sure to peel off any adhesive liners from the rear case before securing the top edge's clips.
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If you're reusing your rear case, you can use some pre-cut adhesive to re-adhere the top edge if your existing adhesive is no longer sticky.
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Insert a spudger between the frame and the bottom of the battery cable connector.
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Pry up and disconnect the battery cable connector.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
