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Samsung Epic 4G Micro USB Port Replacement

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Show user how to install a new micro USB port into device.

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  1. Samsung Epic 4G Micro USB Port Replacement, Phone Case: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Slide your fingernail along the edge of the device and pull at the plastic backing.

    • While pulling the plastic backing apart from the device, you will hear a snap sound which signals that the backing has detached.

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    • Pull at the plastic backing gently to remove it after hearing the snap sound.

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  3. Samsung Epic 4G Micro USB Port Replacement, Battery: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the battery from the device by pulling the battery edge upwards.

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  4. Samsung Epic 4G Micro USB Port Replacement, Removing the Memory Card:: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Locate the memory card on the upper right-hand corner of the device.

    • Remove the memory card from the device by gently sliding it out of its holder with your fingers.

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  6. Samsung Epic 4G Micro USB Port Replacement, Removing the Back Housing: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Epic 4G Micro USB Port Replacement, Removing the Back Housing: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the seven screws from the back of the phone using the Phillips #000 screwdriver.

    • Separate the backing from the silver trim around the phone by using a nylon spudger to pry between the two components.

    • While separating the two components, most of the buttons (including the power button) will fall out.

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  7. Samsung Epic 4G Micro USB Port Replacement, Removing the Power Button: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Epic 4G Micro USB Port Replacement, Removing the Power Button: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
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    Tweezers
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    • Remove the power button using tweezers if it did not fall out in the previous step.

    • At this point, you can replace the power button with a new one from a manufacturer.

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  8. Samsung Epic 4G Micro USB Port Replacement, Micro USB Port: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the white cable along the right side of the device (next to the battery housing) using the nylon spudger.

    • Pull out both ends of the white cable. They will easily snap out of place without excessive tension.

    • Do not rip the white cables out of the device.

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  9. Samsung Epic 4G Micro USB Port Replacement, Removing the Antenna Assembly: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Epic 4G Micro USB Port Replacement, Removing the Antenna Assembly: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the screw holding the antenna assembly in place using a Tri-Point Y0 screwdriver.

    • Snap the antenna assembly out of the device gently using your fingers.

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  10. Samsung Epic 4G Micro USB Port Replacement, Removing the Flex Cable: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Epic 4G Micro USB Port Replacement, Removing the Flex Cable: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Pry the flex cable from the top of the phone by carefully using a nylon spudger.

    • Repeat this step for the larger flex cable located on the left side of the device below the smaller one.

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  11. Samsung Epic 4G Micro USB Port Replacement: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Lift and remove the motherboard from the device.

    • The USB port is located at the top of the motherboard. At this point, replace the port with a new one from a manufacturer.

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

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