Samsung Galaxy Fame S6812i Motherboard Replacement
Replacing the motherboard is covered in this guide.
Step 1 | Remove Battery Cover
Use your fingernails or a spudger to pry apart the cover at the top edge of the device.
Step 2 | Remove the Battery
Identify the indentation at the lower left side of the battery housing.
- Employ either your fingertips or a plastic opening tool to pry the battery loose.
Step 3 | Remove the Mid-Frame
Remove the top and bottom 3mm screws using a Philips #00 screwdriver.
- One of these screws is hidden under reflective foil; be careful not to damage it.
- The warranty will be void if the foil is broken.
Breaking the reflective foil can void your warranty.
- Use a plastic removal tool to pry the mid-frame from the device.
- This may require some effort; work slowly around the edges to avoid damaging other components.
Step 4 | Unplug LCD Screen from Motherboard
Locate the two ribbon cable connections on the motherboard.
- Gently use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the cables.
- Lift the motherboard out of the phone.
Step 5
Use a plastic opening tool or your fingers to carefully lift the motherboard assembly.
Step 6 | Chassis Removal
Locate the Phillips head screws (#00) on the motherboard's front face.
- The SIM card chassis is secured by these screws.
- Set them apart from the back plate screws.