Samsung Galaxy S4 - Vibrator

Guide with all the necessary steps so that you can change the vibrator of the Samsung Galaxy S4 (I9500) yourself.

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Tutorial: Step by step

Step 1 Battery cover

With the help of an opening tool, remove the battery cover.

Step 2 Battery

Remove the battery.

Step 3 Sim and microSD cards

Remove the SIM and microSD cards.

Step 4 Intermediate housing

Remove the 9 Phillips screws and release the intermediate housing using the opening tool.

Step 5 Motherboard

Disconnect all connectors from the motherboard, also the coaxial cables and the plastic that covers the front camera and the proximity sensor.

Step 6

Remove the front camera, then remove the Phillips screws to remove the audio connector, and you can remove the motherboard.

Step 7 Vibrator

Carefully lift the flex from the vibrator, and then, also carefully, raise the vibrator.

Video Tutorial summary

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