Samsung Galaxy NOTE 2 - SIM and SD card reader flex

Guide with all the necessary steps for you to change the flex circuit of the SIM card reader and the SD card of the Samsung Galaxy NOTE 2 (N7100) yourself

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For this tutorial you will need the following spared parts and tools

Tutorial: Step by step

Step 1 Battery cover

Remove the battery cover. Use a plastic tool to avoid damaging or scratching the case.

Make sure the mobile is turned off.

Step 2

Step 3 Battery

To remove the battery, pull on the bottom.

Step 4 Housing screws

Remove the 9 Phillips screws that hold the housing.

Step 5 Intermediate housing

Separate the intermediate housing. Use a plastic tool to avoid damaging or scratching the case.

Step 6

Step 7 Motherboard

Disconnect the data cables and the Phillips screw that hold the motherboard.

Step 8

Separate the motherboard from the rest of the equipment.

Step 9 SIM and SD card reader flex

Take off the flex with SIM and SD card reader.

Remove the shields.

Video Tutorial summary

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