Introduction
This guide will show you how to remove the current screen on your Samsung Droid Charge and install a new one.
Tools
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Use the groove to lever out the battery gently, in order to not damage either the battery or phone. Store the battery in a safe place.
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Push the SD card further into its metal slot until you hear a click.
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Release the card, and it should automatically eject itself.
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Remove the SD card.
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Locate the 7 small black screws located around the edge of the phone under the battery cover.
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With a small Philips head screwdriver, remove each of the screws and place them in a secure location.
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Locate your pry tool.
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Insert the pry tool into the plastic edge that runs along the sides of the phone. Doing so will allow you to remove part of the back casing.
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Use a prying motion to lift the casing up.
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Repeat this motion all around the screen edge until the casing pops off.
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Release the one pop connector for the motherboard located on the right.
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Release the volume button flex cable on the right.
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Release the power button flex cable on the right.
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Now the motherboard can be removed. Simply lift out the motherboard and set aside.
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Using a hairdryer or heat gun, warm the phone. Doing so will warm the adhesive holding the screen in place, allowing us to continue disassembling the device.
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Use the pry tool to pry the screen off the casing. You may need to use force to overcome the adhesive.
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