Introduction
Whether the vibrations on your phone are too weak for your liking or completely absent, you have good reason to want to repair your device rather than buying a new one for such a minor issue.
This tutorial is for anyone looking to replace the vibration module on their Samsung Galaxy A20e.
Tools
Parts
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For obvious safety reasons, it is necessary to completely turn off your device before opening it.
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Then, using your SIM eject tool inserted into the hole on the side of your phone, eject the SIM card tray and set everything aside.
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Take a pick and slide it between the back cover of the phone and the screen.
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Tip: It’s easier to insert the tool near the SIM card slot or at one of the phone’s corners to get started!
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Slide the pick tool along the screen to unclip the entire back cover of the phone.
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Caution: The fingerprint sensor may be attached to the back cover. Carefully pull on the sensor while preserving the connection ribbon to remove it.
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Slide the spudger under the sensor’s connector and gently pry it up to disconnect the module.
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Place the sensor in a safe location until you have completed repairing your device!
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Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 6 screws securing the plastic covers.
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Lift these plastic covers (using a spudger) to remove them.
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Just like the fingerprint sensor, store the covers in a safe place!
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Using the nylon spudger, lift and disconnect the ribbon cables for the battery, screen, and charging connector.
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This step is partly for safety to avoid any risk of a short circuit during the operation.
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Similarly, disconnect the ribbon cables for the buttons (power and volume), the front camera, and the GSM interconnect cables (white) as well as the WiFi/Bluetooth cables (blue).
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Since the front camera is completely detached from the rest of the phone, store it safely in a secure place to prevent any damage.
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Gently lift the component to detach it from the rest of the device. You can then place it in a safe location.
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Using a flathead screwdriver (as the spudger is too wide to fit), gently lift the vibrator module to remove it from the device.
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Peel off the protective adhesive from your new module, and place it in the same position as the old one, on the designated spot at the bottom of the phone.
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To reassemble your device, follow the instructions in reverse order.