SAMSUNG GOOGLE NEXUS 10 - DISASSEMBLING PROCEDURE – HOW TO REPLACE THE USB PORT – HOW TO REMOVE THE BATTERY

Samsung Google Nexus 10 - Disassembling procedure – How to replace the USB port – How to remove the battery

Using a plastic opening tool, remove the thin plastic cover from back of the tablet by prying up from its small tab.

Remove the five 2mm screws on the back of the device using a PH00 screwdriver.

Pry the device apart by inserting a plastic opening tool in the seam between the plastic backing and display assembly. Use the tool to unclip the plastic tabs in between the backing and the display.

Pull the the plastic backing off the display assembly using your hands.
Do not do this step with only your hands. You will require a significant amount of force to separate the device.

Detach the three connector ribbons passing over the battery using the plastic opening tool.

Remove the twelve 2mm screws around the perimeter of the battery with a PH00 screwdriver.

Disconnect the battery by lifting it upward and pulling it away from the connector.

Remove one screw on the logic board with a PH00 screwdriver.

Disconnect right speaker connector ribbon from logic board.
Lift the speaker out by pulling up on its corner.

Disconnect connectors around the perimeter of the motherboard.

Remove motherboard by gently pulling upward under its corner.

Remove the three 2mm screws along the right side of the device using a PH00 screwdriver.

Unseat the small vibrator motor by gently applying upward pressure with a spudger.

Lift the assembly by gently applying upward pressure with the spudger on the assembly.

Gently pull battery-audio jack-USB assembly upward, detaching it from its adhesive.