Samsung SPH-M360 Keyboard Replacement

Detach the battery cover by sliding the cover down toward the bottom of the phone.

Lift up on the battery cover to complete cover removal.

Remove battery by lifting up in the corner of the battery.

Use a phillips head (PH) #00 screwdriver to remove four screws connecting the two halves of the case.

Using your plastic opening tool, pry under the back case starting with the top as marked by red circle.

The volume button and camera button are held in by the back case. Volume button pictured. Camera button opposite.

REASSEMBLY ONLY: Replace volume and camera buttons in place. Then, insert the top of the back case FIRST and squeeze together clips as you work toward the bottom of the phone.

Locate the ribbon at the top right of the logic board.

Use the opening tool to lift the ribbon away from the logic board. (Note: the ribbon should lift easily. Try not to use too much force.)

The ribbon will remain attached to the top of the case.

During reassembly align the gold teeth, and the black plastic ends. Then gently push on the top of the gold ribbon until it lightly clicks in place.

Place the plastic opening tool under the logic board.

Using one hand to stabilize the device, use the tool to lift the logic board away from the plastic case. If the board doesn't come up easily, try not to force it as the board may break. Instead, apply even pressure to lift it away gently from the casing. You will need to gently lift at 2-3 locations around the board.

If intending to reuse the logic board, be sure to place it in a space that minimizes contact with dust and dirt.

After removing the logic board, grasp the bottom of the plastic casing.

Using your hands, pop the plastic keyboard out of the plastic casing by pushing lightly on the middle of the keyboard.

Insert new keyboard.