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Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 SM-T813 Central Panel Replacement

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This guide is NOT a repair guide. However, removal of the central panel is essential to repairing all components that are not located on the front panel.

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    • Heat the iOpeners in a microwave for 1-2 minutes.

    • The iOpeners will be hot. Use caution and hold the tabs on the ends.

    • Place heated iOpeners on screen edges to heat the adhesive.

    • For more detailed instructions on how to use the iOpeners, please refer to the iOpener Instructions.

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    • Separate the screen assembly from the back by wedging the picks between the two components.

    • Slide the picks along the edge and leave them holding the device open all around the edges.

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    • Place suctioning device near the corner of the screen and gently lift up to create a gap between the front panel assembly and the back.

    • Insert the picks to hold the two components apart once a gap is created.

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    • Once all edges have been disconnected, carefully lift the screen off by pulling one side up.

    • Be careful not to cut yourself. Any broken glass from the screen will be sharp.

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    Tweezers
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    • Using the tweezers, gently peel up on the silver tape covering the connector.

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    • Use the plastic opening tool to get under the connector piece. This will allow you to remove the front panel assembly from the rest of the device.

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    • Detach the connecter from the inside of the device.

    • Lift the screen to separate the front panel assembly from the rest of the device.

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    • Remove the 17 silver 3.0 mm Phillips head screws located around the edge of the device using the screwdriver.

    • For additional information on how to remove screws, please refer to Screwdriver Best Practices.

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    • Remove the 2 centrally-located black 3.0 mm Phillips head screws using the screwdriver.

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    • Use the plastic opening tools to gently separate the middle panel from the rest of the device.

    • Move the tool around under the edges until you can remove the panel by hand.

    • Popping/cracking noises are completely normal. These are the sounds of the panel separating from the rest of the device.

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    • Lift up the central panel starting from one corner to separate it from the rest of the device.

    • Pull towards the top of the device as you lift out to ensure that the charging port connection is not damaged.

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

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