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Disassembly/Repair of the mobile device Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom SM-C101 with each step description and the required set of tools.


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Step 1. Before disassembling!

⚠️ Before disassembling, do not forget to turn your phone off.


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Step 2. Remove the battery

Open the bottom hatch and remove the battery.


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Step 3. Unscrew the screws

Using a screwdriver (Phillips 1.5 mm PH000), unscrew/drive 2 screws out at the end of the phone.


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Step 4. Open the cover

Open the front cover.


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Step 5. Open the cover

Remove the cover with antennas.


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Step 6. Unscrew the screws

Using a screwdriver (Phillips 1.5 mm PH000), unscrew 8 screws.

If the screws are different: ℹ️️ Be sure to note the location of the screws before disassembling. When assembling the device, screwing the screw in the wrong place may damage the device or its part. To avoid damage, the removed screws and individual pieces (as gaskets or brackets) must be laid out in the appropriate order, or the screws and their holes in the phone must be marked with colored markers.


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Step 7. Remove the LED flashlight

Pry up the connector and remove the circular flashlight.


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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. Open the middle cover

Carefully remove the middle cover.


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Step 10. Remove the cameras

Pry up the connectors and remove the rear cameras.


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Step 11. Unscrew one screw

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


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Step 12. Unscrew one screw

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


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Step 13. Remove the LED flashlight

Pry up the connector and remove the flashlight mechanism.


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Step 14. Disconnect the connectors

Disconnect the coaxial cable connector, cable to the display, and sub-screen buttons cable.

⚠️ Do not pull on the cable or pry it with a sharp tool, the connectors are pretty weak and break easily, or the cable falls out of the end (lug).


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Step 15. Turn over the PCB

Turn the motherboard over.


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Step 16. Remove the motherboard

Disconnect the connector of the cable leading to the upper board and remove the motherboard.


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Step 17. Unscrew the screws

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


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Step 18. Remove the loudspeaker

Remove the loudspeaker assembly with antennas.


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Step 19. Disconnect the connectors

Disconnect the connectors of the coaxial cable and earpiece speaker.


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Step 20. Remove the small board

Carefully remove the upper board.


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Step 21. Remove the vibration motor

Remove the cover with a vibration motor.

Detailed disassembly instructions of Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom SM-C101 in the video, made by our mobile repair & service center:

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Disassembling\Repair has easy complexity and takes about 10 minutes in time. Our manual is suitable for all models Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom SM-C101 — Самсунг Галэкси С4 Зум SM-C101 released for markets in different countries.


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