We will take you through the steps on how to disassemble your HTC Droid Incredible 2 smartphone safely and easily. This guide will help you on how to replaced the glass touch screen digitizer and the display LCD.
This guide will help you to install the following HTC Droid Incredible 2 parts:
HTC Droid Incredible 2Glass Touch Screen Digitizer Replacement
HTC Droid Incredible 2 LCD Screen Replacement Display
and other HTC Droid Incredible 2 Replacement Parts
Tools Required:
Safe Open Pry Tool
Small Phillips Screwdriver
T5 Torx Screwdriver
Adhesive Stips ( For Touch Screen Digitizer)
Steps:
First use safe pry to remove the back cover, the battery and the memory card.
Next, use T5 Torx Screwdriver and remove the 7 screws located at the corners of the phone.
Release the clips on the edges of the phone using a safe open pry tool. Ease off the back frame of the phone.
Using safe pry tool, lift gently the motor, open the jaw connector and release the ribbon cables. Then use Small Phillips Screwdriver to remove the 2 screws located at the top bottom corner of the phone.
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Next, gently ease up the motherboard but be careful as there is still connected ribbon cable underneath.
Using safe pry tool, open the jaw connector and release the flex ribbon cable. The motherboard is now release.
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Heat the adhesive around the touchscreen using a hair dryer or heat gun. Use safe pry tool to lift the glass touch screen. Be careful as It is still connected with a ribbon cable at the top.
Next, heat the adhesive at the back of the LCD screen. Then gently ease out the LCD screen. Take it slowly and gently ease the LCD screen away from the backing plate. Once release, you can gently remove the front housing from the phone.
Gently ease up and remove the flex ribbon cable of the digitizer which is attached at the back of the LCD screen.
Remove the keypad flex cable from the back of the LCD screen.
You can now replace the either the touch screen digitizer or the LCD screen.
Reverse the instructions above to reassemble your phone.
Its funny you posted this here today. I just watched one of your guides to do this to a thunderbolt.
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disconnecktie said:
Its funny you posted this here today. I just watched one of your guides to do this to a thunderbolt.
Sent from my Incredible 2 using Tapatalk
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Glad you found our video useful. We have a video for this model also which can be found here - HTC Droid Incredible 2 Screen Repair Video
Thanks I found this guide and very helpful. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks I found this guide and very helpful. Thanks for sharing.
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Hello I hqve a question about the post for the screen removal... I have an incredible 2 and need to replace my front housing only as the besel has been destroyed I need to know how to take apart and re use the screen and digitizer
Jewelz1017 said:
Hello I hqve a question about the post for the screen removal... I have an incredible 2 and need to replace my front housing only as the besel has been destroyed I need to know how to take apart and re use the screen and digitizer
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We have a repair guide video on our site that will help repair your device. A link to our site can be found in our signature below.
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This take apart repair guide will show you how to disassemble the Motorola Defy quickly and safely. This guide will help you to replace a cracked or damaged touch screen glass digitizer, and damaged and faulty LCD display screens, as well as other internal faulty parts.
This guide will help you to install the following Motorola Defy parts:
Motorola Defy Touch Screen Glass Digitizer
Motorola Defy LCD Display Screen
Tools Required:
T5 Torx Screwdriver
Motorola Defy Take apart guide:
Remove the back cover and the battery from the phone; now remove the nine screws using the T5 torx screwdriver. There are 9 screws to be removed, 2 at the bottom, 3 on the left side, 3 on the right side and 1 on top.
Using a safe open pry tool, gently separate the back case. Once the side is loosened, slowly push forward the motherboard to completely separate the back case.
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Using a safe open pry tool, remove the rubber on top of the motherboard. Disconnect the two pop connectors to separate the motherboard. Remove the motherboard
Figure 2
Using a safe open pry tool, gently separate the LCD. Remove the LCD from the rest of the phone.
Remove the rubber lining from the front housing and touch screen digitizer.
Using a heat gun, heat the sides of the front casing to ease off the adhesive. Pry the touch screen out from the housing.
Figure 3
You can now replace the touch screen digitizer or LCD screen and reassemble your Defy.
Simply replace the damaged parts with the new ones and reverse the order to put your phone back together again.
Awsome!!!
Sent from my MB526 using xda premium
nogoodusername said:
Awsome!!!
Sent from my MB526 using xda premium
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Glad you liked it. Hope it helps!!
Very nice guide, you can add one of those videos of youtube showing the process to make it even more complete. Search "Motorola DEFY MB525 replace broken glass" (i cant post links yet) I hope i never need to use this guide
Defy+ LCD Screen replacement
Hello friend, I own a defy+ device and accidently cracked its LCD screen couple days back.
I tried looking for its replacement screen but couldnt find it on ebay or online
I wanted to know whether i can fit in defy(MB 525) screen into defy+?
I see LCD screen spec is same on both devices
deepakvhegde said:
I see LCD screen spec is same on both devices
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Yes, you can. They have the same hardware (other than battery and in some cases camera too).
Help defy lcd
hi i am about to replace defy lcd as it has dead pixel. I heard i just need to replace lcd and leave the digitizer untouch. do i need adhesive to glue the rubber foam back for water resistance. is the phone still water resistant after replacement?
thank you for you answer
Root-tooR said:
How bout replacing the gorilla glass if it has some annoying scrashes<---I know that is not pride English but anyways I'm all ears...
Sent from my MB526 using xda premium
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You just need the touch screen digitizer to replace the glass with the scratches.
You can find the Defy touch screen here - Motorola Defy Touch Screen
great
is there a pdf guide how to deassembling, repair and replace parts?
Didn't find one, but there are some nice youtube videos on the subject that I used when drying out my wet Defy. Sorry, can't post the URL's as youtube is forbiden by our Admin at my workplace. Just search for "Defy disassembly" or "Replace Defy broken digitalazier"
thank you
Find a downloadable version of the Defy guide here to allow you to easily print and use this as a step-by-step guide.
thank you very much
nice guide thanks for sharing.
You should tell us to use this
http://stellatech.com/motorola-defy-mb525-klebe-folie-(for-touchscreen),a,de,811500.html
If we want a proffesional repair for touch tigitizer screen...
There is also a universal adhesive tape available .....
THX for description....
MB525
bone101 said:
You should tell us to use this
http://stellatech.com/motorola-defy-mb525-klebe-folie-(for-touchscreen),a,de,811500.html
If we want a proffesional repair for touch tigitizer screen...
There is also a universal adhesive tape available .....
THX for description....
MB525
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Is that pre-cut adhesive for the defy?
Yes
MB525
bone101 said:
Yes
MB525
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That would come in handy! Thanks for sharing!
toroloco73 said:
great
is there a pdf guide how to deassembling, repair and replace parts?
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No. However, there is a repair guide video available on our site. The link to the site can be found in our signature below.
Does the outer touchscreen of your Wildfire S have damage or a crack? Have issue with your inner LCD screen display? This take apart guide will help you disassemble your Wildfire S fairly easily in a step by step manner giving you a chance to replace other internal parts.
This guide will help you replace the following Wildfire S parts:
HTC Wildfire S Touch Screen Digitizer Replacement
HTC Wildfire S LCD Screen Replacement
and other HTC Wildfire Replacement Parts
Tools:
Safe Open Pry Tool
Small Phillips Screwdriver
Torx T5 Screwdriver
Adhesive Strips (For Touch Screen Repairs)
Heat Gun/Hair Dryer
HTC Wildfire S Take Apart Repair Guide:
The first step will be to remove the back battery cover. From there, you can then remove the battery and sim card.
Remove the five (5) screws, 4 of which are Torx T5 and one of them is a small Philips.
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With the screws removed, use a safe open pry tool to release the clips holding the back housing in place. Carefully remove this back housing.
Normally the volume and power button will fall out of the housing. Be sure to put these to the side.
There are two (2) Philips screws that need to be removed on the motherboard. One in the top right, the other in the lower left.
Remove the 3 pieces of black tapes covering all the connectors. Lift the white part of the jawbone connector and remove the flex cable.
Carefully lift the power and volume button flex cables from the housing. They are held in place with a small bit of adhesive.
Figure 2
You can now remove the motherboard, be careful that no other cables or screws are holding it in place.
Pull up the digitizer flex cable from the LCD and fully remove the LCD screen.
Use a heat gun or hair dryer to heat the outside edges of the front housing. Use medium heat and quick movements for about 45 seconds. You can now use a safe open pry tool to release the screen from the housing. Reheat the adhesive if necessary.
Simply replace the damaged parts with the new ones and reverse the order to put your phone back together again.
Wouldn't it be better to watch one of the YouTube vids, and be able to see what's goin on.
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Does the outer touchscreen of your Wildfire S have damage or a crack? Have issue with your inner LCD screen display? This take apart guide will help you disassemble your Wildfire S fairly easily in a step by step manner giving you a chance to replace other internal parts.
This guide will help you replace the following Wildfire S parts:
HTC Wildfire S Touch Screen Digitizer Replacement
HTC Wildfire S LCD Screen Replacement
and other HTC Wildfire Replacement Parts
Tools:
Safe Open Pry Tool
Small Phillips Screwdriver
Torx T5 Screwdriver
Adhesive Strips (For Touch Screen Repairs)
Heat Gun/Hair Dryer
HTC Wildfire S Take Apart Repair Guide:
The first step will be to remove the back battery cover. From there, you can then remove the battery and sim card.
Remove the five (5) screws, 4 of which are Torx T5 and one of them is a small Philips.
Figure 1
With the screws removed, use a safe open pry tool to release the clips holding the back housing in place. Carefully remove this back housing.
Normally the volume and power button will fall out of the housing. Be sure to put these to the side.
There are two (2) Philips screws that need to be removed on the motherboard. One in the top right, the other in the lower left.
Remove the 3 pieces of black tapes covering all the connectors. Lift the white part of the jawbone connector and remove the flex cable.
Carefully lift the power and volume button flex cables from the housing. They are held in place with a small bit of adhesive.
Figure 2
You can now remove the motherboard, be careful that no other cables or screws are holding it in place.
Pull up the digitizer flex cable from the LCD and fully remove the LCD screen.
Use a heat gun or hair dryer to heat the outside edges of the front housing. Use medium heat and quick movements for about 45 seconds. You can now use a safe open pry tool to release the screen from the housing. Reheat the adhesive if necessary.
Simply replace the damaged parts with the new ones and reverse the order to put your phone back together again.
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2. Warn about not using ESD Prevention Devices
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intel007 said:
Wouldn't it be better to watch one of the YouTube vids, and be able to see what's goin on.
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We have a video guide available too for this model if you prefer on our site. Some people like the written guides more so we have both.
We have a downloadable version of this Wildfires S repair guide as well as video available as well. Watching the video and then using the written guide as a reference is a great way to preform a take apart of your device.
hi there!!
About grounding myself: Where do i atatch the alligator clip?
On grounded metal, like a metal desk. etc
RepairsUniverse compiled this video repair guide which walks you through taking apart your Captivate Glide, allowing you to replace the screen assembly or other internal parts. Following this guide will insure a safe and quick repair is made on your Samsung smartphone.
This guide will help you to install the following Samsung Captivate Glide part(s):
Samsung Captivate Glide LCD + Touch Screen Digitizer Replacement
Tools Required:
Safe open pry tool
Small Phillips
Heat Gun / Hair Dryer
How To Repair Samsung Captivate Glide Screen
First step is to remove the back battery cover, the battery, the sim and the memory card.
Then use Small Phillips Screwdriver and remove the 7 screws as shown at Figure 1.
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Once all the screws have been removed, slide to open the device then use safe pry opening tool and start prying along all the edges to release all the clips holding the back housing in place.
Once the back housing has been totally removed use Small Phillips Screwdriver to remove the 2 remaining screws. Then use safe pry tool to release the 3 connections. Once the screws and connections are released, you can now remove the motherboard. Once the motherboard has been separated, use safe pry tool to gently lift the lower circuit board and antenna away from the rest of the device.
Figure 2
Next step is to remove the ten (10) screws.
Once the screws had been removed, use safe pry tool and begin lifting the back plate. Once all the clips had been release, the back can then now removed as well as the keyboard.
Next, we can now need to release the slide flex cable which is adhere to the slide portion of the device. Carefully slide it through the slot and be careful not to ripped the cable.
Remove the four (4) Phillips Screws in each corner. Once removed, you can now start releasing all the clips at all four sides of the screen assembly using safe pry tool. Once release you can now remove the back plate of the device. Be careful not to damaged the slide flex ribbon cable.
Now starts releasing the main jaw connector to totally release the slide flex ribbon cable together with the speaker and the front camera. You can also release the keypad flex cable from the jaw connector.
Figure 3
With the use of heat gun or hair dryer, begin heating the outside edges of the device for about 45 seconds to soften the held adhesive. Use quick movements when applying heat.
Once the adhesive has been warmed, use safe pry tool to begin releasing the front housing from the front assembly. Once released, the front frame comes up from the front assembly.
Use safe pry tool and gently lift the keypad flex ribbon cable from the screen assembly. The screen assembly can now be replace.
Figure 4
Reverse the instructions above to reassemble your phone.
Thanks a ton.
Would it be possible to get less fuzzy pictures? The motherboard pretty much looks like a jumble of blobs on my end.
OK, thanks. Now we'd only need a cheap source to buy replacements.
Amazing thanx for the great info and step by step instructions with the pictures. I do not know if I would ever do this as My Big fingers have trouble with such little parts. Very courageous of you and I am glad you were able to fix your Glide.
No problem, glad you found the guide useful.
Please excuse the late reply, figured this would be the best place to ask.
I'm currently repairing my Glide, the slider is damaged and my home keys don't work. I think I've got the slider figured out. My issue is that I'm not sure what to replace to repair the home keys. I believe it's the ribbon that is connected between the screen and the digitizer. I've circled it (and arrowed it) in the image below.
imgur.com/NFCjD (No links yet, sorry.)
I think it's think because there's a slight tear in it. My biggest problem is, I don't know where the hell to find that ribbon or what it's called. Any idea? Thanks.
Havok-San said:
Please excuse the late reply, figured this would be the best place to ask.
I'm currently repairing my Glide, the slider is damaged and my home keys don't work. I think I've got the slider figured out. My issue is that I'm not sure what to replace to repair the home keys. I believe it's the ribbon that is connected between the screen and the digitizer. I've circled it (and arrowed it) in the image below.
imgur.com/NFCjD (No links yet, sorry.)
I think it's think because there's a slight tear in it. My biggest problem is, I don't know where the hell to find that ribbon or what it's called. Any idea? Thanks.
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Maybe you can find the part that you need: cellphonerepairshop.com. I bought an antenna from there and they shipped the item very fast.
I have a bricked camera and am now convinced that it is a hardware problem and a camera module is only $15 online, do you have better pics of the back with the housing off so I can see the cam module before attempting this or maybe you can answer this, can the cam be replaced after the back housing is off without more disassembly ? I'm 99.9% sure i can fix it but this is my only phone for now and i'm just trying to be educated before i start, Thanx
Dido on the Camera repair
Thx for the walkthrough, my Glide got water damaged but the screen and camera have no visible damage and if I can get a used one for cheap on eBay that just has a scratched screen I will definitely try this out but would also be interested in how to interchange the Camera just in case the Camera lens is scratched as well. My phone wasn't soaked but it was in my pocket when I had to walk home in the rain and I'm pretty sure it just got wet around the battery and probably shorted the board.
I am a noob and yes i used the search and this is where it led me.
It's curious.
You have to use the dryer or something like that with the outside edges of the device in order to soften the held adhesive.
Does this mean that adhesive it's the only thing that fixes the screen to the phone body? I ask this cause I bought what seems to be a refurbished one that I'm returning right know. It looks completely new, but the screen started to come off the phone structure one week after I started to use it.
Is this due to an screen replacement, and that adhesive as the only thing to hold the screen in the device? LOL
It is possible to replace just the LCD screen for this model?
amith12 said:
It is possible to replace just the LCD screen for this model?
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We highly suggest using a full screen assembly to do this repair. The lcd is bonded to the touch screen on this model.
Is your Samsung Galaxy Note II screen cracked or broken? Our step-by-step repair guide will help you replace the screen and most other internal components. The guide helps take you through each of the essential steps that are required in executing a safe opening of the device and repair the specific part.
This guide will help you install the following Samsung Galaxy Note II part (s):
Samsung Galaxy Note II LCD + Touch Screen Replacement w/Housing - Grey
Samsung Galaxy Note II LCD + Touch Screen Replacement w/Housing - White
Other internal components
Essential Tools:
Safe Pry Opening Tool
Spudger Tool
Small Phillips Screwdriver (#00)
Small Flathead Screwdriver
Adhesive Strips
Heat Gun/Blow Dryer
Samsung Galaxy Note II Take Apart Repair Guide:
First, to begin the repair you will need make sure to completely power down your device.
Following powering down the device you can start by taking out the stylus pen and removing the battery cover on back. After the battery cover is removed, take out the battery, memory card, and sim card.
Next use a Small Phillips screwdriver and remove the eleven Small Phillips screws from the device's back housing. In the image below all of the screws are highlighted in red.
Once you have removed all of the screws, take off the device's back housing using a safe open pry tool. Wedge your pry tool into the seam between the chrome bezel and the housing and shim the tool along the sides and edges of the device. This releases the clips in order to remove the housing. Be advised that one of the clips is found just above the battery tray.
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The motherboard should be exposed following the removal of the back housing.
Then you will need to remove four more Small Phillips screws, shown in the image below highlighted in red.
After all the screws have been taken out you can remove the loud speaker assembly near the base of the device.
Using the pry tool you can now release the antenna and pop connectors which hold the motherboard in place. In the diagram below the connectors and antenna are highlighted in green.
While releasing the connections you will also remove the button flex cable, held to the housing by a small amount of adhesive. The cable is highlighted in orange below and is located on the left side of the device, it should be put to the side for now.
Now that the connections have been released, the motherboard can be completely removed. Cautiously remove the motherboard and be sure not to rip or tear the connections that have been released.
You will notice the main camera located on the motherboard. Using your pry tool release the pop connector which holds the camera to the motherboard. Set the motherboard to the side for now.
After you remove the motherboard, additional parts will need to be removed using the pry tool and a Small Flathead screwdriver.
*Figure 3.1* Take out the headphone jack along with the ear speaker.
*Figure 3.2* Remove the front camera and it's sensors.
*Figure 3.3* Using a Small Flathead screwdriver wedge beneath the vibrate motor in order to remove it. The vibrate motor is held in place with relatively strong adhesive and is most easily taken out with the Small Flathead screwdriver.
*Figure 3.4* Next, use the pry tool and lift the antenna cable up and away from the slot and lift away the flex cable.
*Figure 4.1* Using either a heat gun (on low heat) or a blow dryer (on medium heat), heat the sides and corners of the screen for 35 - 50 seconds about an inch from the touch screen to loosen the adhesive holding the front housing to the screen assembly. Do this carefully as to not overheat the screen which could create permanent damage to your device. While heating the device you may encounter stubborn areas that will need to be re-heated so that all of the adhesive is loosened.
*Figure 4.2* Next wedge between the seam along the touch screen and front housing using the pry tool. You will most likely find it best to begin with the seam located on the side of the device, and then work toward the bottom of the device while making sure to avoid any damage to the lower flex cable.
*Figure 4.3* Keep prying along the seams of the touch screen in order to release it from the housing and loosen the adhesive holding it in place. The top of the device is more easily loosened using a spudger tool to ensure no damage is caused to the flex cables. While still using the spudger tool, pry above the LCD screen in order to capably feed the cable through the housing slot.
*Figure 4.4* Remove the remaining adhesive that covers up the flex cable.
*Figure 4.5* Near the bottom of the device, using the spudger tool, remove the home button flex cable.
*Figure 4.6* Lastly, take out the home button by simply pushing it out of its housing.
Finally, put in the new parts and throw out the damaged parts that need to be replaced, and reverse the above steps in order to reassemble your device.
Repairsuniverse's Repair Guides are for informational and instructional purposes only. Perform this repair at your own risk.
i have note n7100 screen cracked and nothing sees on screen.
i need buy a touch digitizer to replace cracked one from ebay.there are lot of chinese sellers who sell touch screen of n7100.
do you think those touch digitizer wiil work on mine?
any specific number to check wether it is compatible to n7100?
This repair guide will show you how to take apart the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini to perform a basic repair and help you fix any problem you may come across such as a cracked or shattered touch screen digitizer, a damaged LCD screen, or other faulty internal parts such as blown speakers, buttons not reading and torn flex cables. We welcome you to use this repair guide to help you in the disassembly of your Galaxy S4 Mini to fix or replace to get your device looking and working like new again!
This guide will help install the following Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini part(s):
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini LCD + Touch Screen Assembly - Blue
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini LCD + Touch Screen Assembly - White
Other Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini parts
Tools Required:
Small Phillips Screwdriver
Safe Open Pry Tool
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini Repair Guide:
When starting this repair make sure that your device is completely powered off.
Now start by removing the back battery cover. Note, to remove the cover it’s easiest to remove it by lifting the tab near the power button. Once this is done, take out the battery and the sim card, and memory card (the cards are found directly beneath the battery).
(Figure 1) Now with a Small Phillips Screwdriver, remove the ten (10) Small Phillips screws that are located on the back housing (circled in red).
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(Figure 2.1 - 2.2) Now with the screws removed you can remove the back housing. Using either a Safe Open Pry Tool or even your fingernail, wedge between the seam of the housing and the screen assembly and slide it along all the sides releasing the clips that hold the housing in place. (including top and bottom)
With the back housing removed, you will have to release all the motherboard connections in order to remove the motherboard from the housing.
(Figure 2.3) At the top left corner you will remove a small metal cover with some tweezers, which covers the camera and proximity sensor.
(Figure 2.4) Now there are (6) pop up flex cable connectors on the motherboard that need to be released and disconnected using the pry tool (all highlighted in green). Pop them up from under the connections and lift up to release them.
(Figure 3.1) Now you can swing over the motherboard to the right (Be careful! There is still a cable connected from underneath the motherboard), Now lift up the left side and slowly flip the motherboard to the right taking notice where its connected still to the motherboard. Note, during this step the ear speaker flex cable (top right) might fallout (this is normal), place it to the side for your reassembly later.
(Figure 3.2) With the motherboard exposed, you will now release the screen by releasing the flex cable. This will release the motherboard fully.
(Figure 3.3) Now that the motherboard has been removed, you’re able to access and remove the main camera which is held in by its own jaw connector. Using the pry tool lift the black tab to the left of the camera, and lift and release the camera.
(Figure 3.4) The Headphone Jack located near the top right may now be taken out.
(Figure 4.1) The next component to remove is the Vibrate Motor; this is located near the top left (highlighted in purple). This part will take a little more prying because it is held down with surprisingly strong adhesive. It is important to use caution as the flex cable is very fragile.
(Figure 4.2) Using the pry tool remove the Dock Port flex cable, this is done by releasing the microphone (highlighted in orange) and pry beneath the cable in order to loosen and remove it.
(Figure 4.3) Lastly, you will remove the sim card and micro SD card flex cable. To release the cable lift up on the tab, and then pull out the flex cable holding it in.
(Figure 4.4) Now you can lift out the flex cable using your pry tool, use caution as the flex cable is easily torn.
You have now completed the disassembly of your device.
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Howto continue disassembly of Samsung Galaxy S4 mini to replace Touch Screen Assembly
Dear Repairs Universe Team,
thank you for this excellent guide and the detailed photos provided!
I have, however, a question about continuing the assembly of the Samsung Galaxy S4 mini on order to perform the complete glass/screen and digitizer replacement.
After purchasing the "Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini LCD & Touch Screen Assembly - Black Mist" from your online shop and watching the corresponding disassembly video guide posted on the same site, it seems to me that the process is not completed yet.
Judging from similar videos about the 'not mini' Samsung Galaxy S4, it seems to be necessary to use a heat gun to soften the glue of the old glass/screen and digitzier in order to remove it from the plastic frame of the phone.
Is this correct?
Would it be possible for you to add this part of the disassembly process in order to help with caveats such as heat limitations of the components and menu/home/back button disassemby?
Thanks again for your help!
Thank you for your clear guidance！