Disassembly/Repair of the mobile device Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1'' (2019) SM-T515 (Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-T515) with each step description and the required set of tools.

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

Use the Key tool (aka Needle) or Paperclip. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the tray ejects, and then pull the tray of SIM and Memory card (Micro SD) out.

⚠️ 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.

We recommend using a special heating device such as a separator machine, heat gun, or heating mat. 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 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.

Pry up the connector and remove the display module.

Using a screwdriver (Phillips 1.5 mm PH000), unscrew 23 screws.

Carefully separate the housing from the middle cover with printed circuit boards.

Disconnect the battery connector as soon as possible.

ℹ️️ The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1'' SM-T515 model has a battery EB-BT515ABU with 6000 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.

Pry up the connector and remove the inter-board cable. The whole cable is not seen in this step. For understanding its location, look at step 5 pictures.

Pry up the connectors, one on the motherboard and two loudspeakers connectors on the sub-board.

Remove the sub-board with an inter-board cable. It is glued to the frame with metalized tape, so to facilitate the process, the board can be heated a bit.

Pry up the connector and remove the holder for SIM and Memory cards.

Pry up the connectors and remove the headphone jack socket, front camera, rear camera.

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

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.