Samsung Galaxy
Tab 7.0
Use
the flat end of a metal spudger to pry the two plastic tabs near the dock
connector off the rear case.
Remove
the two 4.1 mm Tri-Wing screws near the adjacent edges of the dock connector.
The
following steps will require you to disengage several clips (highlighted in
red) around the perimeter of the rear case. The clips are delicate and fragile;
proceed with caution.
Disclaimer:
The Galaxy Tab we acquired already had a shattered front glass panel. However,
the procedure outlined in this guide is identical for both intact/shattered
front panels. Insert a plastic opening tool near the bottom left edge of the
rear case. Use your plastic opening tool to gently create a small gap between
the front panel and the rear panel near the bottom left edge. Run the plastic
opening tool along the left side of the perimeter to create a bigger gap
between the front panel and the rear panel. Insert two guitar picks into the
small gap created by the plastic opening tool.
Insert
the plastic opening tool into the dock connector and wedge it underneath the
front panel/motherboard assembly. Thrust the plastic opening tool downwards to
create a gap near the lower left corner of the front panel assembly. Insert a
guitar pick into the newly created gap near the lower left edge of the Galaxy
Tab.
Be
careful when approaching the top left corner of the Galaxy Tab. Be sure to
follow the next step carefully. When separating the front panel from the top
left corner of the Galaxy Tab, be careful not to rip the microphone ribbon
cable (highlighted in red in the first picture). It is extremely thin and easy
to tear. Insert a plastic opening tool into the gap next to the left side of
the guitar pick. Make sure to wedge it underneath the inner framework to gain
the most leverage when releasing the clips. Simultaneously lift upwards and run
the plastic opening tool along the top left corner of the Galaxy Tab to free
the Front Panel Assembly from the retaining clips.
Slightly
lift the left side of the front panel assembly to separate it from its housing
within the rear panel. Do not completely lift the front panel assembly, as it
is still restrained to the rear panel by clips around the top, bottom, and
right sides. Doing so may cause severe damage.
Wedge
the flat edge of an opening tool between the front panel and rear panel near
the dock connector.
Use
a plastic opening tool to pry the bottom right corner out of its housing in the
rear panel.
Lift
and remove the front panel assembly from the rear panel.
Remove
the single Phillips screw securing the battery to the motherboard. Use the edge
of a plastic opening tool to pry the battery connector straight up off its
socket on the motherboard.
Use
the edge of a plastic opening tool to pry the rear camera connector up from its
socket on the motherboard. Lift and remove the rear camera from the Galaxy Tab.
