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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 S Pen Repair
S Pen Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 Screwdriver
- Plastic Spudger
- Plastic Opening Tool
- Precision Tweezers
- Anti-static Wrist Strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Note 2 S Pen detection flex sensor board
- Double-sided pre-cut electronic tape
Safety
- Ensure the phone is fully powered off before disassembling.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to protect sensitive logic board components from ESD damage.
- Avoid using sharp metal tools directly against the soft flexible circuits.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Eject the S Pen
1 minSlide the S Pen stylus completely out from its housing slot at the bottom corner of the device.
- 2
Pry Off the Back Cover
1 minInsert a plastic opening tool or fingernail into the pry notch near the power button and lift the rear panel away.
- 3
Remove the Battery
1 minLift the battery out from the recess at the bottom of the battery compartment.
- 4
Remove SIM and MicroSD Cards
1 minSlide the micro-SIM and microSD cards out from their respective tray slots.
- 5
Unscrew the Midframe
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all eleven screws securing the rear midframe assembly.
- 6
Unclip the Midframe Perimeter
3 minInsert a plastic pry tool between the chrome bezel and midframe to release the plastic retaining clips.
- 7
Separate the Midframe Assembly
2 minWork the opening tool around the entire perimeter to fully detach the midframe from the front panel chassis.
- 8
Disconnect the S Pen Sensor Cable
2 minUse the flat end of a spudger to gently pop the S Pen detection sensor flex cable off its motherboard socket.
- 9
Unseat the S Pen Switch Module
2 minUse fine tweezers to lift the micro-switch sensor board out of the recessed channel in the stylus chute.
- 10
Install the New S Pen Switch Module
2 minPosition the replacement S Pen sensor switch into the chute slot and press down gently to stick the adhesive layer.
- 11
Reconnect the Flex Cable
1 minAlign the press connector over the motherboard socket and snap it down firmly.
- 12
Reattach the Midframe
2 minAlign the midframe with the front display assembly and press firmly around the edges to snap the clips into place.
- 13
Secure the Screws and Reassemble
3 minReinstall the eleven Phillips #00 screws, insert your cards and battery, snap on the back cover, and slide in the S Pen.
After your Samsung Galaxy Note 2 s pen repair
Power the Galaxy Note 2 back on and test the s pen repair function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Samsung Galaxy Note 2 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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