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Samsung Impression Keyboard Replacement

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  1. Samsung Impression Keyboard 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 Keyboard 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 Keyboard Replacement, Circuit Board: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • 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.

  7. Samsung Impression Keyboard Replacement, Antenna: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Impression Keyboard Replacement, Antenna: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the 3.9mm screw holding the bottom black piece (antenna assembly) into place.

    • The antenna assembly will snap off.

  8. Samsung Impression Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the two base screws along the edge of the silver piece, where you just removed the black end piece.

    • The screws are 2.7mm in length.

    • The bottom black end cap will snap out.

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    • Remove 6 screws holding the silver plate on.

    • 2.7mm in length

    • The keys will peel right out of the screen side of the phone.

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    • The silver piece you are left with is the physical keyboard assembly.

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

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