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I noticed that there was not to much information about working on this phone. I received one in a non-working condition and figured it would be a good chance for some guides. The phone is easy to work on and no hidden screws or clips, no excessive glue. A straight forward no nonsense phone.
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            Here is the Samsung SCH-U380 Brightside 
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            Turn it over to gain access to the battery. 
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            Remove the backcover by simply pulling it off the phone from the top down 
 
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            Remove the battery 
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            Remove the six Phillips screws from the back frame 
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            All six screws are identical M1.5X3 
 
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            Use a plastic opening tool or similar tool to separate the top from the bottom frame. Applying slight pressure in a downwards direction will disengage the plastic clips 
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            Continue to slide the tool along the slot until you feel the plastic locks disengage 
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            Once all locks have released, the bottom frame can simply be removed. 
 
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            Remove the two Phillips screws from the EMI shield. 
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            Both screws are identical M1.5X2 
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            Remove the EMI shield 
 
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            Detach the LCD connector. 
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            Remove the logic board 
 
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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