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Samsung SGH-F480 Disassembly

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  1. Samsung SGH-F480 Disassembly, Removing the back panel: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Samsung SGH-F480 Disassembly, Removing the back panel: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Flip the device around and remove the back panel by pulling it down.

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    • Remove the four Phillips #00 screws.

  3. Samsung SGH-F480 Disassembly, Removing the battery: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Samsung SGH-F480 Disassembly, Removing the battery: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • The battery can be removed with a gentle tap on the screen.

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    • Further inside can be got by separating the frames. Slide an opening pick between the frames, starting from the bottom corners.

    • Do not try to separate the frames by pulling, the plastic is fragile and will break if bent.

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    • Remove all the button caps, as they may drop out later on.

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    • Disconnect all the connectors on the motherboad.

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    • Remove the one Phillips #00 screw from next to the camera module.

  8. Samsung SGH-F480 Disassembly, Removing the motherboard: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Samsung SGH-F480 Disassembly, Removing the motherboard: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the motherboard by lifting.

    • Be careful when removing the motherboard, as it is surrounded by fragile cables, that will rip very easily.

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    • The component from the bottom can be removed easily by lifting as it isn't held by anything anymore.

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    • Open the connectors latch and pull the cable out of the connector.

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    • The camera module is installed to the frame with glue. Separate it by sliding a Jimmy tool under the module.

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    • The frame can be separated from the screen by sliding the Jimmy tool as shown on the image.

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    • Remove the menu button by lifting.

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    • Remove the front earpiece by sliding the Jimmy tool between the frame and the module.

  15. Samsung SGH-F480 Disassembly, Removing the camera module: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift the camera module from its socket.

  16. Samsung SGH-F480 Disassembly, Removing the display: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Samsung SGH-F480 Disassembly, Removing the display: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • The display can be removed by sliding a Jimmy tool between the frame and the display.

    • Be careful not to slide it too far as the display itself is extremely fragile.

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

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