OEM Guide
Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
49
Time Required
45 minutes - 1 hour
Sections
9
- Rubber Feet
- 1 step
- Rear Case
- 4 steps
- Battery Disconnection
- 1 step
- Secondary SSD
- 2 steps
- Battery
- 2 steps
- Daughterboard
- 11 steps
- Fan
- 4 steps
- Motherboard
- 16 steps
- Front Case
- 8 steps
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Introduction
This guide is written for the genuine Samsung front case. The front case consists of the keyboard, touchpad, and fingerprint sensor pre-installed into the frame.
Before you begin, refer to the Samsung PC Repair Guide for safety information.
For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% before disassembling your device. This reduces the risk of a thermal event if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.
Note: Some photos show the heat sink and the primary SSD removed. This is optional, as you don’t need to remove the heat sink or the primary SSD to remove the motherboard.
What you need
Step 1
Remove the rubber feet
- Before you begin, power down your laptop and unplug it.
- There are two kinds of rubber feet along the top and bottom of the rear case. Keep track of their position as you remove them.
- Insert an opening pick between the rubber foot and the rear case.
- Pry up with the opening pick to release the clips securing the foot.
- Remove the foot.
- Repeat this procedure for the three remaining feet.
- During reassembly, press the feet into their correct slot to reinsert them. Mismatched feet won’t fit correctly.
Before you begin, power down your laptop and unplug it.
There are two kinds of rubber feet along the top and bottom of the rear case. Keep track of their position as you remove them.
Insert an opening pick between the rubber foot and the rear case.
Pry up with the opening pick to release the clips securing the foot.
Remove the foot.
Repeat this procedure for the three remaining feet.
During reassembly, press the feet into their correct slot to reinsert them. Mismatched feet won’t fit correctly.
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Step 2
Unfasten the rear case
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 4.5 mm-long screws securing the rear case.
- If you’re reassembling with the Samsung Self-Repair kit, be sure to replace the screws with new ones labeled #3313.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 4.5 mm-long screws securing the rear case.
If you’re reassembling with the Samsung Self-Repair kit, be sure to replace the screws with new ones labeled #3313.
Step 3
Insert an opening pick
- Apply a suction cup to the rear case, as close to the center of the bottom edge as possible.
- Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the rear case and the frame.
- Insert an opening pick into the gap.
Apply a suction cup to the rear case, as close to the center of the bottom edge as possible.
Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the rear case and the frame.
Insert an opening pick into the gap.
Step 4
Release the clips
- Slide the pick along the bottom edge of the rear case to release its plastic clips.
- Repeat this process for the left and right edges, but stop before reaching the top edge.
Slide the pick along the bottom edge of the rear case to release its plastic clips.
Repeat this process for the left and right edges, but stop before reaching the top edge.
Step 5
Remove the rear case
- The top edge of the rear case is lightly adhered to the frame.
- Pull the top of the rear case away from the frame to separate the adhesive and release the remaining clips.
- If you’re having trouble separating the adhesive, use an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun to soften it.
- Remove the rear case.
- During reassembly, perform the following:
- If you’re using a using a genuine Samsung replacement rear case, be sure to peel off any adhesive liners from the rear case before securing the top edge’s clips.
- If you’re reusing your rear case, you can use some pre-cut adhesive to re-adhere the top edge if your existing adhesive is no longer sticky.
- This is a good point to power on your laptop and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power your laptop back down completely before you continue working.
The top edge of the rear case is lightly adhered to the frame.
Pull the top of the rear case away from the frame to separate the adhesive and release the remaining clips.
If you’re having trouble separating the adhesive, use an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun to soften it.
Remove the rear case.
During reassembly, perform the following:
If you’re using a using a genuine Samsung replacement rear case, be sure to peel off any adhesive liners from the rear case before securing the top edge’s clips.
If you’re reusing your rear case, you can use some pre-cut adhesive to re-adhere the top edge if your existing adhesive is no longer sticky.
This is a good point to power on your laptop and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power your laptop back down completely before you continue working.
Step 6
Disconnect the battery
- Insert a spudger between the frame and the bottom of the battery cable connector.
- Pry up and disconnect the battery cable connector.
Insert a spudger between the frame and the bottom of the battery cable connector.
Pry up and disconnect the battery cable connector.
Step 7
Unfasten the SSD
- If your Galaxy Book doesn’t have an M.2 2280 SSD, skip the next two steps.
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 3.5 mm-long screw securing the SSD.
If your Galaxy Book doesn’t have an M.2 2280 SSD, skip the next two steps.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 3.5 mm-long screw securing the SSD.
Step 8
Remove the SSD
- Lift the free end of the SSD up slightly and pull the SSD straight out of its socket on the motherboard.
Lift the free end of the SSD up slightly and pull the SSD straight out of its socket on the motherboard.
Step 9
Unfasten the battery
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 4.5 mm-long screws securing the battery.
- Take care not to puncture the battery with your screwdriver—a punctured battery may leak dangerous chemicals or cause a fire.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 4.5 mm-long screws securing the battery.
Take care not to puncture the battery with your screwdriver—a punctured battery may leak dangerous chemicals or cause a fire.
Step 10
Remove the battery
- Lift the battery straight out of the frame and remove it.
Lift the battery straight out of the frame and remove it.
Step 11
Disconnect the speaker
- Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the bottom left speaker connector from the daughterboard.
Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the bottom left speaker connector from the daughterboard.
Step 12
Disconnect the interconnect cable
- Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the daughterboard ZIF connector for the interconnect cable.
Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the daughterboard ZIF connector for the interconnect cable.
Step 13
- Disconnect the interconnect cable by sliding it out from its socket on the daughterboard.
Disconnect the interconnect cable by sliding it out from its socket on the daughterboard.
Step 14
- Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the ZIF connector for the keyboard backlight cable.
Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the ZIF connector for the keyboard backlight cable.
Step 15
- Disconnect the keyboard backlight cable by sliding it out from its socket on the daughterboard.
Disconnect the keyboard backlight cable by sliding it out from its socket on the daughterboard.
Step 16
Disconnect the antenna
- Use the tip of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the two WLAN antenna cables.
- Pry under the bottom of the cable’s metal head and not the cable itself.
- During reassembly, these can be tricky to reconnect. One at a time, hold each connector in place over its socket and press down with the flat end of a spudger. The connector should snap into place.
Use the tip of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the two WLAN antenna cables.
Pry under the bottom of the cable’s metal head and not the cable itself.
During reassembly, these can be tricky to reconnect. One at a time, hold each connector in place over its socket and press down with the flat end of a spudger. The connector should snap into place.
Step 17
Unclip the antenna cables
- Use a spudger to pry up and unclip the antenna cables from their slots on the daughterboard.
Use a spudger to pry up and unclip the antenna cables from their slots on the daughterboard.
Step 18
Disconnect the fingerprint sensor
- Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the fingerprint sensor’s press connector from the daughterboard.
Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the fingerprint sensor’s press connector from the daughterboard.
Step 19
Unfasten the daughterboard
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 3.5 mm-long screws securing the daughterboard.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 3.5 mm-long screws securing the daughterboard.
Step 20
Remove the port bracket
- Use tweezers, or your fingers, to remove the daughterboard port bracket.
Use tweezers, or your fingers, to remove the daughterboard port bracket.
Step 21
Remove the daughterboard
- Tilt the right edge of the daughterboard upward to separate it from its pegs in the frame.
- Pull the daughterboard toward the right edge of the laptop to separate the headphone jack and the HDMI port from their recesses in the frame.
- Remove the daughterboard.
- During reassembly, be sure to reinsert the daughterboard at a downward angle to position the headphone jack and the HMDI port back into their recesses.
Tilt the right edge of the daughterboard upward to separate it from its pegs in the frame.
Pull the daughterboard toward the right edge of the laptop to separate the headphone jack and the HDMI port from their recesses in the frame.
Remove the daughterboard.
During reassembly, be sure to reinsert the daughterboard at a downward angle to position the headphone jack and the HMDI port back into their recesses.
Step 22
Disconnect the fan
- Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the ZIF connector for the fan cable.
Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the ZIF connector for the fan cable.
Step 23
- Disconnect the fan cable by sliding it out from its socket on the motherboard.
Disconnect the fan cable by sliding it out from its socket on the motherboard.
Step 24
Unfasten the fan
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 3.5 mm-long screws securing the fan.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 3.5 mm-long screws securing the fan.
Step 25
Remove the fan
- The fan is lightly adhered to the frame.
- Lift the fan away from the frame to separate the adhesive.
- Remove the fan.
The fan is lightly adhered to the frame.
Lift the fan away from the frame to separate the adhesive.
Remove the fan.
Step 26
Disconnect the speaker
- Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the bottom right speaker connector from the motherboard.
Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the bottom right speaker connector from the motherboard.
Step 27
Disconnect the interconnect cable
- Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the motherboard ZIF connector for the interconnect cable.
Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the motherboard ZIF connector for the interconnect cable.
Step 28
- Disconnect the interconnect cable by sliding it out from its socket on the motherboard.
Disconnect the interconnect cable by sliding it out from its socket on the motherboard.
Step 29
Remove the interconnect cable
- Use your fingers, or tweezers, to remove the interconnect cable.
- Set the cable aside. You’ll reuse it during reassembly.
Use your fingers, or tweezers, to remove the interconnect cable.
Set the cable aside. You’ll reuse it during reassembly.
Step 30
Disconnect the battery extender connector
- Insert a spudger between the frame and the bottom of the battery extender cable connector.
- Pry up and disconnect the battery extender cable connector.
Insert a spudger between the frame and the bottom of the battery extender cable connector.
Pry up and disconnect the battery extender cable connector.
Step 31
Remove the battery extender
- The battery extender is lightly adhered to the frame.
- Insert a spudger between the frame and the bottom of the battery extender.
- Pry up with the spudger to separate the adhesive.
- Remove the battery extender.
- During reassembly, reconnect the battery extender’s connector to the motherboard before re-adhering it to the frame to ensure proper alignment.
The battery extender is lightly adhered to the frame.
Insert a spudger between the frame and the bottom of the battery extender.
Pry up with the spudger to separate the adhesive.
Remove the battery extender.
During reassembly, reconnect the battery extender’s connector to the motherboard before re-adhering it to the frame to ensure proper alignment.
Step 32
Disconnect the keyboard
- Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the ZIF connector for the keyboard cable.
Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the ZIF connector for the keyboard cable.
Step 33
- Disconnect the keyboard cable by sliding it out from its socket on the motherboard.
Disconnect the keyboard cable by sliding it out from its socket on the motherboard.
Step 34
Disconnect the display
- Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the ZIF connector for the display cable.
Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the ZIF connector for the display cable.
Step 35
- Disconnect the display cable by sliding it out from its socket on the motherboard.
Disconnect the display cable by sliding it out from its socket on the motherboard.
Step 36
Disconnect the touchpad
- Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the ZIF connector for the touchpad cable.
Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the ZIF connector for the touchpad cable.
Step 37
- Disconnect the touchpad cable by sliding it out from its socket on the motherboard.
Disconnect the touchpad cable by sliding it out from its socket on the motherboard.
Step 38
Unfasten the port bracket
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 3.5 mm-long screws securing the motherboard port bracket.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 3.5 mm-long screws securing the motherboard port bracket.
Step 39
Remove the port bracket
- Use tweezers, or your fingers, to remove the motherboard port bracket.
Use tweezers, or your fingers, to remove the motherboard port bracket.
Step 40
Unfasten the motherboard
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 3.5 mm-long screws securing the motherboard.
- If your laptop has a screw in the marked location, use a Phillips screwdriver to remove and transfer it to your replacement front case.
- This screw normally secures a secondary SSD drive.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 3.5 mm-long screws securing the motherboard.
If your laptop has a screw in the marked location, use a Phillips screwdriver to remove and transfer it to your replacement front case.
This screw normally secures a secondary SSD drive.
Step 41
Remove the motherboard
- Lift the left side of the motherboard upward to separate it from its pegs on the frame.
- Lift the motherboard straight up to separate the rest of the pegs.
- Remove the motherboard.
- During reassembly, make sure all of the connectors are above the motherboard before securing it back into the fame.
Lift the left side of the motherboard upward to separate it from its pegs on the frame.
Lift the motherboard straight up to separate the rest of the pegs.
Remove the motherboard.
During reassembly, make sure all of the connectors are above the motherboard before securing it back into the fame.
Step 42
Remove the speakers
- Lift the bottom right speaker away from the frame to release it from its rubber grommets.
- Remove the bottom right speaker.
Lift the bottom right speaker away from the frame to release it from its rubber grommets.
Remove the bottom right speaker.
Step 43
- Repeat the removal process for the bottom left speaker.
Repeat the removal process for the bottom left speaker.
Step 44
Unfasten some of the hinge screws
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove one 4.5 mm-long screw securing each screen hinge (two screws total).
- Each hinge has a second screw, which you should leave in place for now.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove one 4.5 mm-long screw securing each screen hinge (two screws total).
Each hinge has a second screw, which you should leave in place for now.
Step 45
- Fully open the screen and stand your laptop up on one side.
Fully open the screen and stand your laptop up on one side.
Step 46
Unfasten the remaining screws
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two remaining 4.5 mm-long screws (one from each hinge).
- Remove the topmost screw last, using one hand to steady both halves of the laptop to make sure they don’t separate and fall over unexpectedly.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two remaining 4.5 mm-long screws (one from each hinge).
Remove the topmost screw last, using one hand to steady both halves of the laptop to make sure they don’t separate and fall over unexpectedly.
Step 47
Remove the screen
- Keep a firm grip on both the screen and frame of the laptop. Either half can fall unexpectedly during this step.
- Push both halves of the laptop together so that the hinges can be lifted clear of their recesses in the frame.
- Push the frame of the laptop away from you while pulling the screen toward you to separate it.
Keep a firm grip on both the screen and frame of the laptop. Either half can fall unexpectedly during this step.
Push both halves of the laptop together so that the hinges can be lifted clear of their recesses in the frame.
Push the frame of the laptop away from you while pulling the screen toward you to separate it.
Step 48
- Remove the screen.
- During reassembly, first install the hinge screws without tightening them fully. Then adjust the screen until it’s correctly centered and aligned on each side. Finally, tighten the screws.
Remove the screen.
During reassembly, first install the hinge screws without tightening them fully. Then adjust the screen until it’s correctly centered and aligned on each side. Finally, tighten the screws.
Step 49
Only the front case remains
- You’re now left with the front case.
You’re now left with the front case.
To reassemble your device, follow the instructions in reverse order and perform the opposite actions, e.g., “reattach” instead of “removing.” Skip steps that use heating and prying, and pay close attention to the 📌 bullets as you work through the steps.
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