Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge Home Button and Audio Jack Replacement
Distorted audio or an unresponsive Home Button may require replacement of either part.
- Audion Jack: Check for distortion when used.
- Home Button: Verify responsiveness.
Step 1 | Screen
Careful: heat may damage sensitive components.
- Apply gentle heat to the screen edges using a hair dryer.
- Insert the iFixit Opening Tool between screen and body to loosen the edge of the screen.
- Work the tool around the entire screen to break the adhesive.
Step 2
Risk of screen damage, proceed with caution.
- Lift the screen up from the bottom.
- Be careful not to touch the screen's fragile edges.
- Pry the gray cover open using a thin tool.
Step 3
Use a iFixit opening tool or a clean nail to pry the connector off the motherboard.
Step 4 | Motherboard
Remove the eleven Phillips #00 3.5mm screws
- If a screw gets stuck, use adhesive tape to assist removal.
- Place the adhesive side of the tape on the screw and pull off the tape.
Step 5
Turn the phone over and apply pressure to the area where the battery used to reside.
A loud clicking noise is normal during this process, but proceed with caution as excessive force may cause damage.
Step 6
- Insert the iFixit Opening Pick between the motherboard and the panel.
- Guide the iFixit Opening Pick along the edges of the motherboard.
Step 7
Use your hand to pry the motherboard away from the phone.
Step 8 | Home Button and Audio Jack
Slide the home button to the left to release it.
Step 9
Use the iFixit Opening Pick to remove the connector where the home button is located.
Step 10
Follow the ribbon to guide the connector through the motherboard.
- Lift the connector upwards.
- Push it gently through the motherboard until it is seated securely.
Step 11
Use an iFixit Opening Pick to carefully release the audio port.
- Follow the cable or connector to locate its retaining clip.
- Gently pop the audio port out of its socket using the iFixit Opening Pick.