Samsung Galaxy S3 mini - Motherboard

Guide with all the necessary steps so that you can change the motherboard of the Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (I8190)

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

Tutorial: Step by step

Step 1 Battery cover

With the help of the opening tool, lift the battery cover.

Step 2 Battery

Remove the battery, pulling the bottom.

Step 3 Intermediate housing

Remove the 10 Phillips screws, and with the help of an opening tool separate the intermediate housing.

Step 4 Motherboard

Disconnect all connectors that are connected to the motherboard, and remove the side keys.

Step 5

Lift the motherboard, and disconnect the display connector from the motherboard.

Step 6 Speaker module

Finally, disconnect the speaker module.

Video Tutorial summary

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