Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Charging Port Replacement

Insert a plastic opening tool between the back cover and screen of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 (as indicated in the photograph).

Insert a second plastic opening tool 6 cm (~2.4 inches) away from the first tool.

Slide the second plastic opening tool along the edge of the device to separate the back cover.

Using your hands, remove the back cover.

Using tweezers, peel away the green tape located on top of the two flexible ribbon cables.

Insert a spudger under the orange tab.

Pry open the tab to disconnect the black flexible ribbon cable from the motherboard.

Slide out the yellow flexible ribbon cable to disconnect it from the motherboard.

Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew the 4 screws (3mm) that are holding the charger port and speaker support.

Insert opening tool to pry support from the housing.

Desolder the two connections to separate the speakers from the charger port.

Separate charging port from speaker assembly.