Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Home Button Replacement

Written By: Kate Vogel
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Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Home Button Replacement

Difficulty

Difficult

Steps

14

Time Required

15 minutes

Introduction

A common problem you may have with the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime is a sticky or broken home button. Rather than go somewhere to fix it you can use this guide to help you remove or readjust the button. You will need tweezers, a heat gun or hair dryer, a Phillips #00 screwdriver, and an iFixit Opening Tool.

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    • Turn the smartphone off by using the power button on the right-hand side.

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    • Turn the smartphone over so that the rear camera is face up.

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    • Use your fingernail or a flat tool to lift the back cover.

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    • Locate the battery near the bottom of the phone. The battery is square, flat, and is labeled 'SAMSUNG'.

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    • Use your fingernail or a flat tool to lift the battery out.

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    • Use your thumb to remove the sim card.

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    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the eight 4 mm screws that secure the midframe.

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    • Heat the frame with a hair dryer or heat gun. Do this until the adhesive is loosened.

    • Take care when using these heating tools.

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    • Disconnect the LCD screen/touch screen ribbon from the motherboard using tweezers.

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    • Heat the sides of the screen with a heat gun or hair dryer.

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    • Use the iFixit Opening Tool to remove the plastic panel that separates the motherboard and the screen.

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    • Use tweezers to remove the home button.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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