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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 S Pen Repair
S Pen Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Clean workspace mat
Parts / materials
- Replacement Galaxy Note 3 S Pen sensor flex board
- Replacement S Pen stylus
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Power off the device completely before beginning disassembly.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to prevent electrostatic discharge damage to internal electronics.
- Avoid bending or puncturing the lithium-ion battery during removal.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Remove the S Pen Stylus
1 minPull the S Pen out from the slot on the bottom right corner of the phone.
- 2
Remove the Rear Cover
1 minInsert a plastic prying tool into the notch near the power button and lift the rear cover off.
- 3
Remove the Battery
1 minLift the battery out of its recess using the notch located at the bottom edge.
- 4
Remove SIM and MicroSD Cards
1 minPress and slide out both the SIM card and MicroSD card from their respective slot stack.
- 5
Unscrew Midframe Fasteners
3 minRemove the 12 Phillips #00 screws securing the inner midframe chassis to the front display assembly.
- 6
Unclip Midframe Outer Edges
3 minInsert a plastic pry tool between the chrome bezel and midframe to release plastic retaining clips.
- 7
Detach the Midframe Assembly
2 minCarefully lift the midframe away from the phone body and set it aside.
- 8
Disconnect S Pen Sensor Flex Cable
2 minUse the flat end of a spudger to pop the S Pen detection flex connector straight up from the motherboard.
- 9
Unscrew the S Pen Switch Module
2 minRemove the single Phillips #00 screw securing the S Pen slot detection switch assembly.
- 10
Extract Old S Pen Sensor Board
2 minGently pry the S Pen detection sensor board out of the phone housing using precision tweezers.
- 11
Position New S Pen Sensor Module
2 minSet the replacement S Pen sensor board directly into the internal frame alignment channel.
- 12
Secure the S Pen Module Screw
2 minReplace and tighten the Phillips #00 screw to hold the S Pen switch assembly firmly in place.
- 13
Reconnect Sensor Flex Cable
2 minAlign the flex cable connector over its motherboard socket and press down until it snaps into place.
- 14
Align and Snap Midframe
3 minPosition the midframe over the chassis and press along the edges until all clips snap securely.
- 15
Reinstall Midframe Screws
3 minFasten all 12 Phillips #00 screws back into the midframe housing.
- 16
Reinsert Cards and Battery
2 minSlide the SIM and MicroSD cards into their slots, then push the battery back into its housing.
- 17
Attach the Rear Cover
1 minAlign the rear cover with the phone body and press firmly around the perimeter until fully snapped shut.
- 18
Test the S Pen Assembly
1 minInsert the S Pen stylus fully into the slot to confirm smooth physical fit and automatic screen detection.
After your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 s pen repair
Power the Galaxy Note 3 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 3 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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