Disassembling Samsung Galaxy S Blaze Whole Device

Remove the back plate.

Remove battery from the device.

Insert and turn a Phillips head screwdriver (size 00).

• Remove the 4mm screws securing the frame.

Note that all eight screws are identical in size.

Use a blue plastic opening tool to remove the frame from the phone.

• Work around the phone's edges with the tool until it is loose.
• If necessary, apply gentle force with the tool to pry off the frame completely.

Locate the volume rocker attached to the frame via two plastic prongs.

• Carefully unhook the prongs from the frame.
• Remove the volume rocker once it's detached.

Release the SD card slot's retaining tab.

• Gently unhook the tab from the phone's frame.

Release the power button from its attachment points.

• Lift out the two prongs connected to the power button.
• Remove the power button prongs from the phone's frame.

Locate and identify the 4 ribbon cable connectors that secure the motherboard to the phone.

• The first 3 connectors are situated on one side of the phone.
• Use a blue plastic opening tool to carefully unlatch each wire ribbon from the motherboard.

• Flip the motherboard over.
• Release the last ribbon cable connector from the phone.
• Remove the motherboard from the phone.

Examine the parts included in the repair kit.

• Phone body
• Screen assembly
• Battery pack
• Sim card tray