Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 Motherboard Replacement

Insert the wedge of the nylon spudger and slide it between the front and back panels until the back comes off.

Peel off the green tape that covers the connectors for the three black strips.

Use the tip of a spudger or your fingernail to flip up the small retaining flaps.

Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the four 3.2mm screws.

Detach the red, blue, and black cables by prying up on the white connector from the motherboard.

If using fingers instead, pull evenly on the full width of the cable so the wires are not overly strained.

Use the nylon spudger to remove the battery by prying up on the edges.

Once the battery is loose, lift it out of the device.

Remove the two 2.7mm Phillips #00 screws from the motherboard.

Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the five press-fit connectors from the motherboard.

Use a spudger to pry up the motherboard, and remove it from the device.