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Samsung Impression Circuit Board Replacement

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  1. Samsung Impression Circuit Board Replacement, Battery: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Orient the phone with the screen facing down.

    • Using your thumb, slide the back panel away from the camera to expose the battery.

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    • Insert the tip of the spudger on the left side of the battery, opposite the direction of the white arrow.

    • Pry the battery free. It will pivot in the direction of the white arrow.

  3. Samsung Impression Circuit Board Replacement, Back Cover: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the six 3.5 mm screws using a Phillips #000 screwdriver. Make sure to unscrew in a counterclockwise direction.

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    • Remove the back cover by gently prying around the top and bottom edges with the spudger.

    • It may help to slide the touchscreen upwards when removing the back panel.

    • The side buttons will become loose and will fall out, so put these in a safe place.

  5. Samsung Impression Circuit Board Replacement, Back Speaker: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the back speaker by carefully prying it upwards with the spudger.

    • The speaker will still be attached to the circuit board by a wire and a small piece of clear plastic.

    • Disconnect the speaker by lifting the clear plastic piece at the end of the wire.

  6. Samsung Impression Circuit Board Replacement, Circuit Board: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • To free the circuit board, remove the black wire that is holding it down.

    • You can remove the wire by gently prying up the gold terminator that is attached to the green circuit board. A gentle tug is all it should take.

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    • The circuit board will still be held on by a blue and black ribbon. Remove the entire circuit board by gently tugging the ribbon upwards.

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To reassemble the device, carefully follow these instructions in reverse order. With a new circuit board installed, your phone should be functional again! For more guides on Samsung Impression maintenance, visit www.ifixit.com.

Ross McKelvie

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