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Samsung SGH-X495 Screen Replacement

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  1. Samsung SGH-X495 Screen Replacement, Backplate: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the 4 (4.7mm) philips head screws.

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    • Unplug the rubber charger outlet cover.

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    • Unplug the rubber headset jack cover.

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    • Begin by inserting the pry tool near the charger jack.

    • There are 4 tabs to release.

    • Start at the bottom and slide the tool up, lifting the silver front of the phone away from the white backing.

    • Loosen the 2 side tabs before moving on to the top two.

    • See the second photo to see location of the tabs.

    • Be careful of the ribbon wires shown in second photo.

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    • Once the two side tabs are free; gently pry the white backing down to release the top two tabs.

    • Hold the phone with the left hand as shown

    • Wiggle the white backplate from side to side while pulling down with the right hand.

    • Be careful of the ribbon wires shown in second photo.

  6. Samsung SGH-X495 Screen Replacement, Face Plate: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • First, remove the 2 silver stickers (as indicated by the circles) with a a safety or push pin to reveal 2 screws.

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    • Remove the 2 (5.6 mm) philips head screws with your safety or push pin.

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    • As shown above, with a plastic pry tool, begin working at the top corner and down each side. The face plate has 10 tabs that hook into the phone's body.

    • Before removing the 2 tabs on the bottom, the 3 tabs on either side must be free first.

    • Note: The bottom 2 are the most challenging to remove.

    • Note: When reassembling start with the bottom two tabs.

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    • Continue down each side toward the bottom with your pry tool.

    • Note: It may help to use multiple pry tools to help hold it open.

    • Second photo: location of the tabs.

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    • With 8 tabs released, the face plate is nearly free.

    • With the phone in your left hand, gently wiggle the face plate from side to side and push the face place upward.

    • Note: A strip of double sided tape holds the faceplate, so expect some resistance

  11. Samsung SGH-X495 Screen Replacement, Screen: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use an opening tool to gently lift the ribbon wire connection to the screen.

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    • Pull back the protective sticker to open access through the phones joint.

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    • Carefully feed ribbon wire through the phones joint.

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

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