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Disassembly/Repair of the mobile device Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1'' (2016) SM-T585 (Samsung T580 (Wi-Fi only); T585 (LTE/Wi-Fi) S-Pen versions: P580 (Wi-Fi only); P585 (LTE/Wi-Fi)) with each step description and the required set of tools.


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Step 1. 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 2. Remove the protective film

Peel back the protective films.


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Step 3. 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¸ Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1'' (2016) model has a battery EB-BT585ABE with 7300 mAh capacity (aka rechargeable battery).

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


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Step 4. Unscrew the screws

Using a screwdriver Phillips 1.5 mm PH #000, unscrew nine screws securing the battery.


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Step 5. Disconnect the connectors

Disconnect connectors of the cable to the sub-board and inter-board cable.

⚠ī¸ī¸ 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 6. Remove the battery

Carefully remove the battery.


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Step 7. Unscrew one screw

Using a screwdriver Phillips 1.5 mm PH #000, unscrew one screw securing the loudspeaker.


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Step 8. Remove the loudspeaker

Pry over the edge and remove the loudspeaker assembly.


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Step 9. Unscrew one screw

Using a screwdriver Phillips 1.5 mm PH #000, unscrew one screw securing the loudspeaker.


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Step 10. Remove the loudspeaker

Pry over the edge and remove the assembly of the loudspeaker and vibration motor.


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Step 11. Unscrew the screws

Using a screwdriver Phillips 1.5 mm PH #000, unscrew two screws securing the small board.


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Step 12. Remove the small board

Pry carefully at the edge and remove the small board with an inter-board cable.


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Step 13. Unscrew one screw

Using a screwdriver Phillips 1.5 mm PH #000, unscrew one screw securing the small board with antennas.


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Step 14. Remove the small board

Pry up the coaxial cable connector.

After that we can remove the sub-board with coaxial cable.

It may be glued to the frame or attached with attachments like latches or hooks, so be careful.


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Step 15. Remove the card holder

Pry up the connector and detach the SIM card holder.


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Step 16. Remove the rear camera

Disconnect the connector on the motherboard, and remove the rear camera.


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Step 17. Remove the front camera

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


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Step 18. Unscrew the screws

Using a screwdriver Phillips 1.5 mm PH #000, unscrew two screws securing the headphone jack socket.


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Step 19. Remove the headphone jack

Pry up the connector on the motherboard and remove the headphone jack socket.


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Step 20. Unscrew the screws

Using a screwdriver Phillips 1.5 mm PH #000, unscrew five screws securing the motherboard.


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Step 21. Disconnect the connector

Disconnect the display module connector.


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Step 22. 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 23. In the display frame remained

ℹī¸ī¸ In the display frame remained:

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Disassembling\Repair has easy complexity and takes about 15 minutes in time. Our manual is suitable for all models Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1'' (2016) SM-T585 — Samsung T580 (Wi-Fi only); T585 (LTE/Wi-Fi) S-Pen versions: P580 (Wi-Fi only); P585 (LTE/Wi-Fi) released for markets in different countries.



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