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Samsung Series 9 NP900X3A USB & Headphone I/O Board Replacement

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Remove if you have damaged the USB , AUX , or HDMI port.

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  1. Samsung Series 9 NP900X3A USB & Headphone I/O Board Replacement, Back Panel: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Locate the rubber feet at every corner of the laptop back panel. Use the ifixit prying tool, and break the adhesive between the rubber feet, and the case.

    • Screws securing the back panel underneath the adhesive will be exposed.

    • Removing the rubber feet will weaken the adhesive making reassembly difficult. Apply new adhesive if you choose to place the rubber feet back on to the device.

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    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the ten 0.2mm screws from the bottom cover.

    • Keep track of the screws and their placement on the laptop. This will help make reassembly easier and more organized.

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    • Find an opening on the back of the laptop. Use the plastic prying tool to help pry open the back panel of the laptop.

    • Use both hands when removing the back case cover. Too much force will bend the cover making it difficult to reassemble.

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    • Locate the AUX and USB port on the left side of the laptop.

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    • Remove the one 0.1mm screw using a Phillips #0 Screwdriver from the laptop.

    • Keep track of the 0.1mm screws for reassembly later.

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    • Use a plastic prying tool to remove the top connector of the port from the motherboard.

    • This should come out very easily and allow access to the Memory card.

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    • Remove the second connector from the motherboard using the prying tool.

    • This should come out very easily, and allow access to the Memory card.

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    • Find an opening on the side of the port and pry the USB and AUX port out of the laptop with the prying tool.

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    • Remove and place the port outside of the laptop. You are free to install your new USB and HDMI ports.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. If the replacement does not fix your problem, you may have a motherboard problem that will require a software dignostic.

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