Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Battery Replacement
ID: 108480
Description: It is normal for lithium-ion batteries, such as...
Steps:
- To soften the adhesive holding the tablet together, heat up the edges of the glass panel using a heated iOpener on the edge of the device. Alternatively you can use a heat gun to loosen the adhesive.
- Leave the iOpener on edge for two minutes.
- Be careful not to burn yourself while handling the hot iOpener. For more information on the iOpener, use the iOpener Instructions Guide.
- Place a suction cup near edge that you heated up with the iOpener.
- Press down on the suction cup to create a seal, and pull up with force to create a separation between the display and the midframe.
- Use an opening tool to split apart the glass panel from the midframe.
- Be careful to not break the glass when prying from the frame.
- As you continue along the edge using the opening tool, use a plastic card to keep the glass separate from the midframe.
- You can also use multiple opening picks instead of a plastic card.
- Pull off the glass panel using the suction cup.
- As you remove the glass panel, be careful not to tear the ribbon connecting the motherboard to the display.
- Carefully disconnect the ribbon cable connecting the display assembly to the motherboard. You can disconnect this ribbon from either end.
- Repeat steps 3 through 7 to remove the rear glass panel on the opposite side of the device.
- Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to unscrew the five screws securing the battery, and the twenty-two screws surrounding the midframe.
- The midframe should snap off from the device’s motherboard.
- Locate the ribbon running from the midframe and disconnect it from the motherboard with the flat end of a spudger.
- Use the flat end of the spudger to pop off the connector between the battery and the motherboard.
- Flip the midframe over and pop the battery out, making sure to slide it out from underneath the ribbon cables.
- The battery should now be removed and detached from the device.
