Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Micro USB Port Replacement
This repair is necessary for a device with a malfunctioning charging port.
Step 1 | Battery
Use a blue plastic opening tool to lift up the back cover tab.
- Work your way around the edge, prying off the back cover as you go.
Step 2 | Remove the battery.
Use a finger to lift up the thumb tab to remove the old battery.
- Occasionally clean the brass terminals with a small amount of ISO on a Q-tip.
Be careful not to touch the terminals — risk of short circuit or corrosion.
Step 3 | Midframe
- Remove the nine 4mm screws from the midframe using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.
Step 4
Insert the blue plastic opening tool between the front and side panels.
- Work the blue plastic opening tool around all edges for a proper release.
Step 5
Also, separate the mid-frame from its internal attachment points.
Step 6 | Headphone Jack/Speaker Assembly
Remove the audio jack by unclipping the ribbon cable using a plastic opening tool.
Step 7 | Earpiece Speaker
Unhook the ribbon cable clip using a plastic opening tool.
Step 8
Use tweezers to gently grasp and pull the connector.
The speaker should come loose once removed.
Step 9 | Motherboard
Use the blue plastic opening tool to release the other ribbon cable clip.
Step 10
Remove the ribbon cable clip from the front camera.
- Lift the motherboard upwards, carefully removing it from the device.
Step 11
Remove the motherboard.
- Unhook the ribbon cable clip from the back camera.
Step 12 | Micro USB Port
Soldering irons can reach extremely high temperatures — handle with caution.
- Use a soldering iron to desolder the charging port.
- Carefully manage the soldering iron's temperature and handling to avoid burns.