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Samsung Galaxy S5 Motherboard Assembly Replacement

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  1. Samsung Galaxy S5 Motherboard Assembly Replacement, Motherboard Assembly: step 1, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S5 Motherboard Assembly Replacement, Motherboard Assembly: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Carefully wedge the tip of a spudger underneath the antenna cable connector.

    • Delicately lift the spudger directly upwards to disconnect the antenna connector off its socket on the motherboard.

    • Some models have two antenna cables (blue and grey/white). Remove both of the cables.

  2. Samsung Galaxy S5 Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the single 3.0 mm Phillips #000 screw securing the motherboard to the midframe.

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    • Pull, but do not remove, the camera end of the motherboard up from the midframe to allow access to the connectors on the rear.

    • Do not attempt to fully remove the motherboard as it is still attached to the interior midframe by the Micro-USB port daughterboard connector.

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the daughterboard connector straight up off its socket on the motherboard.

Conclusion

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

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