Samsung Galaxy Core DUOS - Motherboard

Guide with all the necessary steps so that you can change the Samsung Galaxy Core DUOS GT-i8262 motherboard 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 SIM card readers

Unplug the SIM reader from the motherboard.

Remove it from the metal shield with a pick.

Step 10

Separate the base plate from the chassis.

Step 11 Sound module

Disconnect the sound module from the motherboard.

Step 12 Rear camera

Remove the rear camera, by pulling on the tab of the connector and pulling gently on it.

Step 13 Front camera

Repeat the process with the front camera.

Step 14

Install the components on the new motherboard.

Video Tutorial summary

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