Samsung Exhibit II 4G Motherboard Replacement

Insert a plastic opening tool under the back cover.

Careful: Apply steady pressure and use a downward motion to avoid damaging surrounding components.

• Persist with downward motion until the back cover pops off.

Position the plastic opening tool under the battery.

• Pry the battery gently to release it from its compartment.

• Insert a plastic opening tool under the back cover.
• Pry the top cover upward to remove it from the phone.

Remove the top cover.

Remove the four 3.8mm Phillips #000 screws.

• Two are located at the top of the device.
• The other two are on the rear.

• Position the plastic opening tool underneath the top cover.
• Use your hand to carefully slide the top cover away from the phone.

• Remove the four 3.8mm Phillips #000 screws from the back of the phone.

Use a plastic opening tool to pry the back assembly away from the phone.

• Insert the tool between the back assembly and the phone.
• Pry carefully, taking care not to damage surrounding components.

Use a plastic opening tool to pry gently along the edge of the back assembly.

Remove the back panel assembly by pulling it away from the main body.

Insert the pointed end of a spudger into the gap in the round housing frame.

• Use the spudger to carefully pry the vibrator away from its adhesive.

Remove the vibrator cable from the motherboard using the flat end of a spudger.

Disconnect the camera assembly cable with the flat end of a spudger.

• Remove the camera unit from its square housing.

Insert a spudger under each corner ribbon cable and gently lift them out of the way.

Careful handling is required when lifting the ribbon cables to avoid damage.

• Insert a plastic pry tool into the gap between the motherboard and base of phone.

Carefully tilt the motherboard upwards.

Be cautious not to damage the remaining ribbon cable at the bottom of the board.

• Use a spudger to pry the connector from its socket on the motherboard.
• Lift the motherboard out of its frame.