Samsung Galaxy Core DUOS - Key and flex of the home button.

Guide with all the necessary steps so that you can change the key or the flex of the Samsung Galaxy Core DUOS GT-i8262 home button.

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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

Disconnect the lower end of the coaxial cable.

Step 10

Separate the base plate from the chassis.

Step 11 Bottom plate with microphone and mUSB connector

Remove the Phillips screw that holds the bottom plate.

Step 12

Peel off the bottom plate of the chassis.

Step 13 Scanner

Unplug and detach the flex cable from the digitizer.

Step 14 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 15 Scanner

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

Step 16

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 17

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

Step 18 Tecla home

Remove the key with tweezers.

Step 19 Home button flex

Take off the flex on both sides of the chassis.

Pull gently on it to remove it.

Video Tutorial summary

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