Samsung Galaxy Core DUOS - Digitizer (touch screen)

Guide with all the necessary steps for you to change the digitizer (touch screen) of the Samsung Galaxy Core DUOS GT-i8262 yourself.

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Tutorial: Step by step

Step 1 Back cover

Before starting, make sure that the mobile is turned off.

Remove the back cover with the opening tool, this will prevent scratches on the housing.

Step 2 Battery

Remove the battery by pulling on the bottom.

Step 3 MicroSD card

Remove the micro SD card.

Step 4 SIM card

Remove the micro SIM card.

Step 5 Intermediate housing

Remove the 9 Phillips screws that hold the intermediate housing.

Step 6

Remove the intermediate housing with the opening tool.

Step 7 Motherboard

Disconnect the upper end of the coaxial antenna cable.

Step 8

Disconnect the data flexes from the digitizer and display.

Step 9

Separate the base plate from the chassis.

Step 10 Scanner

Unplug and detach the flex cable from the digitizer.

Step 11 HOT GLASS

To detach the glass from the digitizer we will apply heat in order to soften the glue and that it separates easily.

To heat the screen we will use the HOT GLASS.

Insert the HOT GLASS in the microwave for the time specified in the instructions.

To heat it evenly, it is necessary to interrupt the microwave every 30 seconds to distribute heat throughout the HOT GLASS with your hands.

Step 12 Scanner

Apply heat to the edges of the screen for a couple of minutes.

Step 13

Insert the tip of the tine behind the glass and go around the contour to detach it.

Avoid passing the barb around the corner of the flex as it would cut it.

Step 14

Separate the digitizer by passing the flex carefully so as not to break it.

Video Tutorial summary

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