Samsung Galaxy S4 Midframe Replacement

Insert a plastic opening tool, or your finger, into the recess to the left of the rear-facing camera.

• Pry gently towards the top edge of the phone.

Hold the rear case by the corner nearest the divot and lift upwards.

Be careful not to damage surrounding components when handling the rear case.

• Press the microSD card deeper using the flat end of a spudger or your fingernail.
• A click indicates proper alignment; release the card and it will pop out.
• Remove the microSD card from its slot.
• For reassembly, push the microSD card into its slot until it clicks in place.

Insert the plastic opening tool into the battery compartment notch and gently lift the battery upwards.

• Continue to remove the battery from your phone.

Press the SIM card deeper with a plastic opening tool or fingernail until you hear a click.

Do not force further once the click is heard, as this can damage the SIM card slot.

• Release the SIM card and it will pop out of its slot.
• Remove the SIM card from its slot.

During reassembly, press the SIM card into its slot until it clicks in place.

Remove all 9 x 4.0 mm Phillips #00 screws securing the midframe.

• Identify and detach each screw from its corresponding hole.
• Gently lift off the midframe.

Beware of fragile parts when prying; excessive force can cause damage.

• Insert a plastic opening tool between the chrome bezel and display glass, near the volume button side.
• Slide the tool along the seam to separate plastic clips, being cautious not to bend thin points too sharply.
• Pry only enough to release the clips; avoid applying excessive force that may crack the midframe bezel.

Slide your opening tool along the bottom edge, working it into the gap between the midframe and display.

• Pry around the corner, releasing more of the plastic clips.

Locate the gap at the power button end and pry it further open.

• Insert an opening tool into the gap and slide it along the edge of the casing.

Slide the opening tool around the top of the phone, releasing remaining clips and freeing the midframe from the display assembly.

• Check the perimeter for any remaining clips by running the plastic opening tool along the entire device again.

Remove the midframe from the display assembly.