Samsung Galaxy Gear Motherboard Replacement

Written By: Joe
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Samsung Galaxy Gear Motherboard Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

15 minutes

Introduction

If the motherboard needs to be replaced, this guide will demonstrate how to do so.

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    • Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 4.0 mm screws on the back of the device.

    • Be sure your device is turned off.

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    • Use a plastic opening tool to separate the display housing from from the device.

    • To ensure you don't damage your device, insert the opening tool and slide it the entire length of the gap on both sides of the device.

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    • Gently pry back the metal flap on top of the connector.

    • Locate the two 2.0 mm black screws and unscrew using a Phillips PH00 bit. The connector will detach from the device.

    The screws Phillips are PH000 (triple Zero)

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    • On the display, use a plastic opening tool to lift up the two ribbon cables the motherboard.

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    • The motherboard is attached to the display using an adhesive

    • Using a heat gun, heat up the display for 4 to 5 minutes, making sure the move the heat gun around to distribute the heat around the display. This heats up the adhesive making the motherboard easier to remove

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    • Using a plastic opening tool, carefully insert the opening tool in between the bezel and the motherboard and slide it the entire length of the logic board.

    • Slowly pry up the motherboard from the display.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

Joe

Member since: 11/04/16

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One comment

Had to build a cradle, keep breaking, do not know out the 5 brass pronges which is pisitive and negative, how is there no schematic of the gear watch??

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