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Samsung Galaxy S4 Motherboard Assembly Replacement

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Prerequisite to replace the motherboard in a Samsung Galaxy S4.

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the USB board connector.

    • Disconnect the front-facing camera cable connector.

    • Disconnect the earpiece speaker assembly cable connector.

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    • Disconnect the headphone jack assembly cable connector.

    • Disconnect the display/digitizer cable connector.

    • Disconnect the antenna cable connector.

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    • Remove the single 2.4 mm Phillips #00 screw from the motherboard assembly.

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    • Gently remove the motherboard.

    • Hold the motherboard by its edges to prevent ESD damage. Be careful not to snag it on any cables as you extract it from the display assembly.

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

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