Samsung Galaxy J3V Motherboard Replacement
- Replacing Motherboard
- This repair guide is for the Samsung Galaxy J3V with a faulty motherboard.
Step 1 | Front Camera
Place your thumb on the top left corner of the device.
- Pry the tab open with a firm motion.
- Lift off the back cover.
Step 2
Remove the 10 x 2.0mm screws using a Phillips #J000 screwdriver.
Step 3
Careful removal of the screen is required to avoid damage.
- Use a small suction cup to pull the screen upwards.
- Slip a small plastic opening tool under the screen and pry it up.
The adhesive seal around the edges of the screen may require additional force and multiple attempts to remove completely.
Step 4
- Use tweezers to carefully flip the tab of the front camera.
- The tab will then release, allowing you to remove the front camera.
Step 5 | Motherboard
Remove the connector tab using a spudger.
Careful removal is required to avoid damaging nearby components.
Use tweezers to carefully remove the headphone jack.
Step 6
Use a spudger to carefully disconnect these connectors from the motherboard.
Step 7
Use caution when prying with the spudger, as damage to the motherboard or surrounding components is possible.
- Pry the motherboard gently out of the plastic tabs using the spudger.