Disassembly/Repair of the mobile device Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) SM-J120 (Samsung J120F (Global); Galaxy Express 3 J120A (AT&T); Galaxy Amp 2 (Cricket); J120H, J120M, J120M, J120T) with each step description and the required set of tools.

Using a spudger or a plastic pick, carefully, around the edge, detach the back cover clips, and remove it.

Do not insert the tool deeply or bend it. Otherwise, the housing may be tampered with or damaged.

There is an indentation at the end of the battery on the middle cover. Hook the battery at this point, lift it up and remove the battery.

Pry and remove the cover hiding the connector.

Pry up the display module connector.

⚠️️ Pay attention! Disassembly has a maximum 3rd difficulty because the process begins with the disassembly of the display module. If you have no experience or are not sure of your skills, we strongly recommend that you contact a specialized service center.

It will simplify the process. You can use a home hairdryer, but you will have to make a nozzle by hand or have a suitable one in the kit to gently heat and concentrate the heat flow in the right place.

ℹ️️ The surface of the display module must be heated to soften the adhesive underneath. The approximate heating temperature is 50° C / 125° F.

Use a thin plastic film or pick for separation. To facilitate the process, you can use isopropyl alcohol. It is often the most difficult to pass the tool between the parts to be divided. Choose the far edge from the FFC cables or buttons.

Do not use a lever or any force for separation that could damage the elements inside.

The process can be seen in our video entirely so as well as in detail, at the end of the instructions.

Using a screwdriver (Phillips 1.5 mm PH000), unscrew the nine screws.

<p>Pry over the edges. Move an opening tool along the edge detach the clips and remove the middle cover with a loudspeaker, vibration motor and antenna pads and tracks. The middle cover protects the printed circuit board (PCB). </p>

<p>Try to lift the cover by the edges and don't push anything too far inside, so as not to accidentally break or short-circuit anything on the circuit board. </p>

Turn over the motherboard and remove the covers with an earpiece speaker and Home button key.

Using a screwdriver (Phillips 1.5 mm PH000), unscrew one screw.

Turn over the motherboard and remove the protective cover.

Disconnect the connector on the motherboard and remove the front (selfie) camera and body of rear camera.

On the motherboard: