Samsung SGH-E317 Motherboard Replacement

Written By: Chris Dimler
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Samsung SGH-E317 Motherboard Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

9

Time Required

15 - 30 minutes

Introduction

The motherboard is the main electronic "heart" of the phone. Only proceed with this replacement if you have tried all other options to no avail.

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    • Remove the back panel by pressing up on switch, located at the top on the back of the phone.

    • You may want to use a plastic opening tool to help pry the back panel off.

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    • Unscrew the four 4.5mm screws located on the back plate.

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    • Remove the rubber screw cover using your fingernail.

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    • Unscrew the 4.5mm screw located underneath the rubber cover.

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    • Wedge the end of a plastic opening tool into the crack between the back panel and the phone.

    • The panel should come off without much effort.

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    • With the back panel removed, the motherboard should be fully exposed.

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    • Remove the camera and volume buttons and place them in a safe spot until reassembly.

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    • Using a plastic opening tool, unplug the ribbon cable connecting the front LCDs to the motherboard.

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    • Detach the motherboard by grabbing the edges of it and lifting it straight out of the phone.

Conclusion

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

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