Samsung Galaxy A10e Daughterboard Replacement

Insert a SIM card eject tool, bit, or a straightened paperclip into the small hole in the SIM card tray.

Press firmly, but avoid bending the tray.

Remove the SIM card tray from the phone.

• The SIM card(s) and SD card will fall out of the tray easily.
• When reinserting the tray:
• Ensure the SIM card is in its correct slot.
• Make sure the SD card is oriented correctly.

For dual-SIM versions, place the SIM cards in their corresponding slots to avoid interrupting service on either line.

Locate the plastic clips holding the back cover in place.

• Insert an opening pick between the screen and back cover, targeting the bottom where the charging port is located.

Insert the opening pick into the bottom left corner.

• Apply gentle pressure to release the clips.

Slide the opening pick along the left edge to the top left corner of the phone.

• This action will release the clips.

Insert the opening pick into the top left corner of the device and slide it horizontally to the top right corner.

• This will help release the plastic clips.

• Start at the top right corner and slide an opening pick down to the bottom right corner.
• This will release any remaining clips holding the device in place.

Remove the back cover.

Remove three Phillips #00 screws of 3mm length.

• These screws hold the motherboard antenna cover in place.

Remove the antenna cover with the tip of a spudger or tweezers.

Remove three screws, Phillips #00, each 3mm in length.

• The screws are typically found on the edges of the motherboard cover.
• Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove them securely.

Remove the motherboard cover with the tip of a spudger or tweezers.

Remove the battery connector by prying the connector straight up with a spudger.

Gently flex the battery connector away from its socket.

Remove the daughterboard cover screws.

• Use a set of Phillips #00, 3mm long.
• Remove all 7 screws.

Locate the plastic tab securing the top left corner of the daughterboard cover.

• Lift the bottom of the daughterboard cover with a pair of tweezers, tilting it to approximately a 30-degree angle.
• Pull the daughterboard cover straight out, away from the phone.

Locate the interconnect flex connector and insert the flat end of a spudger underneath.

Gently lift the connector straight up.

Use tweezers to carefully remove one antenna connector.

Disconnect the antenna connector using tweezers.

Remove the screw from the daughterboard using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, approximately 2mm in length.

Disconnect and remove the daughterboard.