CAT S48c Display Assembly Replacement

ID: 199611

Description: This is a guide to replace the screen of a CAT ...

Steps:

1. Remove the ten T5 Torx 4 mm-long screws on the sides of the case.

2. Open the side covers and remove the SIM card with tweezers or a pick.
3. If there is an SD card remove that as well.

4. Use an opening pick to pry off the rear cover.

5. Remove the five 3 mm-long Phillips #000 screws that secure the lower midframe.

6. Use the tip of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector.

7. Remove the five 3 mm-long Phillips #000 screws from the top section of the midframe.
8. Gently pry the section along with the battery off of the case.

9. Gently pry the battery from the case, making sure not to bend the battery.
10. Replace the battery with your replacement, popping it in the frame and insert the flex cable.
11. Keep in mind that if it has lumps or damages it could be dangerous to handle as it can catch on fire.

12. Detach the headphone jack press connector at the top of the motherboard with tweezers, an opening pick, or your finger tips.

13. Detach the display press connector the top-right of the motherboard with tweezers, a pick, or your fingertips.

14. The charging port will be somewhat lodged into the frame to keep in tact, move it up and pop it out to remove the motherboard.

15. Start by going in between the case and the screen and find a narrow opening to pry in to with a pry tool.

16. Continue to pry it open evenly to not cause any damage.

17. Once you feel it all has detached from the frame, take it out.
18. You'd need to go through the battery and motherboard to take out the flex cable connecting to the motherboard
19. Attach the flex cable to the motherboard with your new screen and put it back into the frame.