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Disassembly/Repair of the mobile device Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0'' SM-T231 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. 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.

⚠️ 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 3. Disconnect the battery connector

Disconnect the battery connector as soon as possible.

ℹ️️ The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 SM-T231 model has a battery EB-BT230FBE with 4000 mAh capacity (aka rechargeable battery).

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

Also, try not to use a metal tool to disconnect the rechargeable battery connector or do it carefully.


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Step 4. Unscrew the screws

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


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Step 5. Disconnect the connectors

Pry up the connectors of the display module cable, earpiece speaker.


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Step 6. Remove the motherboard

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

⚠️ 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 7. Remove the cameras

Disconnect the connectors and remove the front (selfie) and rear cameras.

Detailed disassembly instructions of Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0'' SM-T231 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 easy complexity and takes about 4 minutes in time. Our manual is suitable for all models Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0'' SM-T231 released for markets in different countries.



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