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Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Motherboard Replacement

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  1. Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Motherboard Replacement, Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Disassembly: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Melt the adhesive on the screen by applying a blow dryer directly on the screen.

    • Your phone is hot, please do not touch it with your bare hand.

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    • Wedge the metal spudger in between the screen and the frame to begin separating them.

    • It would be easier to separate the screen from the sealing adhesive on the frame if you with more than one metal spudger.

    • Your phone might no longer be watertight after you reassemble it.

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    • Slide the metal spudger around the phone at least once.

    • It would be easier to slide your metal spudger if you apply the blow dryer to where you are currently sliding.

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    • Lift the screen up with your hands.

    • Please wash your hands thoroughly with hot water and soap after you finish.

  5. Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Motherboard Replacement, Battery: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove a single screw.

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    • Use tweezers to remove the small plastic cover you just unscrewed.

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    • Use tweezers to remove the other small plastic cover.

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    • Use a Phillips head #000 to take out the eleven screws marked in the photo.

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    • Use tweezers to disconnect the marked pieces from the motherboard.

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    • Use tweezers to take out the middle button and its connection to the motherboard.

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    • Use a metal spudger to pull the mid frame and battery off of the motherboard.

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    • Use a spudger to remove the battery from the midframe.

    • To install a new battery and adhesive, follow this guide.

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    • Use tweezers to disconnect the front camera from the battery.

    • The connector should unsnap similar to a lego piece.

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    • Use a Phillips 000 screwdriver to remove the screw covering the proximity sensor.

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    • Use tweezers to remove the proximity sensor.

    • Set this aside for now.

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    • Use tweezers to disconnect the front mic and the two cables that have been marked in the photo.

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    • Use your hands and a metal spudger to lift the motherboard out of the phone.

    • Be gentle, as there is still a connection on the underside of the motherboard.

    • Use a metal spudger to remove this connection.

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

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