Teardown difficulty:
Hard
Duration:
12 min

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Disassembly/Repair of the mobile device Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) SM-A720 (Samsung A720F (Global Single-SIM); A720F/DS (Global Dual-SIM)) with each step description and the required set of tools.


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Step 1.

Using the key tool, open the SIM and Micro SD card trays and remove it.

⚠️ Warning!

Do not push too hard this may cause damage.


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Step 2.

Open the back cover.

⚠️ Warning!

For careful separation, we recommend using a heat gun. At the same time, it is necessary to heat carefully in order, not to damage the surface of the device.


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Step 3.

Using a screwdriver (Phillips 1.5 mm PH000), unscrew 15 bolts in the frame of the phone.


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Step 4.

Remove covers. The wide one is with NFC tag.


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Step 5.

Disconnect the battery connector.

⚠️ Warning!

We strongly recommend disconnecting the connector to avoid a possible short circuit during disassembly.


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Step 6.

Pry and remove the lower cover.


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Step 7.

Disconnect the connector on PCB, and remove the front (selfie) camera.


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Step 8.

Using a screwdriver (Phillips 1.5 mm PH000), unscrew 3 bolts in the PCB.


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Step 9.

Disconnect connectors on the PCB.


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Step 10.

Remove the PCB.


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Step 11.

Pry and remove the vibration motor.


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Step 12.

Using a screwdriver (Phillips 1.5 mm PH000), unscrew 1 bolt and remove the headphone jack/socket.


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Step 13.

Parts are in the frame of the display module.

Detailed disassembly instructions of Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) SM-A720 in the video, made by our mobile repair & service center:

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Disassembling\Repair has hard complexity and takes about 12 minutes in time.
Our manual is suitable for all models Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) SM-A720 — Samsung A720F (Global Single-SIM); A720F/DS (Global Dual-SIM) released for markets in different countries.



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