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Samsung Galaxy Express 3 Motherboard Replacement

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    • Locate the indent area highlighted in red and use either your fingernail or a Prying Tool (such as a guitar pick) to separate the back from the body of the phone.

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    • Once the cover is removed, locate the battery that reads "SAMSUNG."

    • Use either your fingernail or a Plastic Prying Tool (such as a guitar pick) to lift up the bottom indent of the battery.

    • Do not use a metal tool, as it can cause injury.

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    • Use a Plastic Prying Tool (such as a spudger) to pop out piece shown.

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    • Detach the screen connector.

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    • Use a blow dryer or heating pad to heat up the screen.

    • Do not skip this step, as it may result in a broken screen and/or LCD.

    • This step loosens the glue holding the screen in place.

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    • Use a Thin Plastic Tool (such as a guitar pick) or Plastic Prying Tool (such as a spudger) to lift out the glass digitizer and LCD screen around the edges.

    • Do this slowly and carefully, as both parts can crack very easily.

    • Ensure your tool is plastic, as a metal tool can damage the screen easily.

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    • Remove the nine screws with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Using a spudger to remove the black plastic pieces on the top and bottom of the screen.

    • Do not use a metal tool, as it can be dangerous to you or the motherboard.

    • Use caution when removing the top black piece, as it is wedged tightly in the phone and can be easily broken.

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    • Remove the one black screw located below the bottom plastic piece.

    • This is the only screw of this size, so make sure to keep it separate.

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    • Use a spudger to slowly lift up the motherboard and remove it from the plastic frame.

    • If you cannot remove the motherboard with ease, this means that all screws have not been removed.

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

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