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Disassembly/Repair of the mobile device Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) SM-J330 (Samsung J330F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); J330G/DS (Malaysia), Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro (2017)) with each step description and the required set of tools.


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Step 1. Remove the trays

Use the ejection tool (aka Needle) or Paperclip. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the tray ejects, and then pull the tray out. Should do it for each of the SIM and Memory card (Micro SD) trays.

⚠ī¸ī¸ Pay attention! The tool must be inserted into a hole on the edge of the phone's housing. Do not press too hard. It may break the tray eject mechanism.


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Step 2. Open the display module

⚠ī¸ī¸ 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.

ℹī¸ī¸ 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 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.


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Step 3. Remove the bracket

Pry over the edge and remove the bracket securing the display module connector.


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Step 4. Disconnect the connector

Pry up the connector and remove the display module.


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Step 5. Unscrew the screws

Using a screwdriver (Phillips 1.5 mm PH000), unscrew 16 screws.


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Step 6. Open the back cover

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.

⚠ī¸ī¸ Be careful when opening the cover from the volume and power buttons side. Thin cable and fragile buttons are straightforward to damage.


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Step 7. Disconnect the battery connector

Disconnect the battery connector as soon as possible. It is better to use a non-metal or plastic tool to avoid any damage.

ℹī¸ī¸ The Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) SM-J330 model has a battery EB-BJ330ABE with 2400 mAh capacity (aka rechargeable battery).

⚠ī¸ī¸ It is highly recommended to disconnect the connector to avoid possible short circuits during disassembly.

Also, disconnect the headphone jack socket connector.


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Step 8. Unscrew the screws

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


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Step 9. Remove the front camera

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


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Step 10. Remove the motherboard

Carefully remove the printed circuit board. There is no need to use a lever or try to reach the circuit board by force. Make sure that nothing is getting in the way or holding the circuit board.

The motherboard, also, may be attached with attachments like latches or hooks, be careful.

⚠ī¸ī¸ Do not bend the circuit board when removing it or push tools under it. Unbeknownst to yourself, you can damage components or cables from the inside.


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Step 11. In the middle cover

ℹī¸ī¸ In the housing remained: the earpiece speaker, battery, headphone jack, and vibration motor.


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Step 12. In the housing remained

ℹī¸ī¸ In the housing remained:

Detailed disassembly instructions of Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) SM-J330 in the video, made by our mobile repair & service center:

If you have a question, ask us, and we will try to answer in as much detail as possible. If this article was helpful for you, please rate it.


Disassembling\Repair has hard complexity and takes about 9 minutes in time. Our manual is suitable for all models Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) SM-J330 — Samsung J330F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); J330G/DS (Malaysia), Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro (2017) released for markets in different countries.



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