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Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement

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Sometimes the earpiece can become damaged or loose and needs to be replaced. Follow this guide to fix this problem.

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  1. Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement, Battery: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the back cover by pressing on the bottom section of the phone and sliding the bottom piece downward.

    • Lift up the back cover.

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    • Place your finger on the bottom of the battery and lift to remove.

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    • Replace the old battery with the new one.

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  4. Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement, Rear Case: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Insert the spudger underneath the bottom section of the phone.

    • Gently lift and push the spudger to slide the bottom section down to reveal two hidden screws.

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    • Remove the six 4.5mm #000 Phillips screws.

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    • Starting at a bottom corner, use the spudger to separate the rear case from the front display.

    • Move the spudger towards the top on both sides. The plastic opening tool is easier to use for this step.

    • Be careful when detaching the top. Free each side, stopping short of the center of the cover. Apply backward pressure on both corners with a finger applying pressure on the center, and slide the whole back cover toward the bottom of the device. Note: forcing the cover can result in cracked plastic.

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    • Separate the rear case from the phone.

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  9. Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement, Antenna Cable: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement, Antenna Cable: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Use a spudger tool to pry up the antenna cable from the connector on the motherboard.

    • Pry up the other end of the cable from the connector on the antenna array.

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  10. Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement, Camera Assembly: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Use the spudger tool to pry up the chip labeled "NEC." This releases the chip.

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    • Gently lift the camera assembly out of the plastic housing.

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  12. Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement, Motherboard: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement, Motherboard: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement, Motherboard: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Using the spudger slide the tool under the three highlighted connectors to begin disconnection

    • Excluding the motherboard socket, pry straight from up under the connectors, Therefore ending disconnection.

    • Be careful to not pry against the connector. Prying against could further damage to the device.

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    • Use your fingers to carefully lift up the Samsung Capivate's Motherboard from the assembly.

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  14. Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement, 3.5mm Headphone Jack: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement, 3.5mm Headphone Jack: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Gently pull up on the audio jack, taking the attached ribbon cable with it.

    • There is a small amount of glue holding the ribbon cable that attaches the audio jack to the earpiece.

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  15. Samsung Captivate Earpiece Replacement, Earpiece: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • The earpiece is attached to the 3.5mm audio jack. You will need to replace the entire assembly.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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