{"id":6296,"date":"2019-11-19T00:01:57","date_gmt":"2019-11-19T00:01:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unlockbase.com\/blog\/?p=6296"},"modified":"2019-11-19T17:20:24","modified_gmt":"2019-11-19T17:20:24","slug":"replace-samsung-galaxy-note-3-motherboard-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unlockbase.com\/blog\/replace-samsung-galaxy-note-3-motherboard-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Replace Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Motherboard | How-to Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have an old Samsung Galaxy Note 3 that is no longer working? The display looks fine but it\u2019s not responding even if you charge the battery? Well, before you throw that vintage beauty away, there\u2019s a way to bring it back to life and even remove the sim lock from its carrier. And that is by replacing its motherboard.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> <\/span>Yes, you will have to tinker with your phone\u2019s hardware. By following this guide, you acknowledge the risk and we will NOT take responsibility if any damage is done.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"max-width: 100%;\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"590\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bndz757KxPQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we have that cleared up and you still want to bring your Note 3 to life, here are the basic tools you will need to follow this guide:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Samsung Galaxy Note 3\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A factory unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Motherboard (you can purchase it from third-party sellers, make sure to double-check the correct model number).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">J1 screwdriver<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have all the tools needed, then let\u2019s get started!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Below are the steps on how to replace Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Motherboard:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Carefully remove the battery, SIM card (if any), and microSD card (if any).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6514\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unlockbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/1-min-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unlockbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/1-min-6.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.unlockbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/1-min-6-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remove the IMEI sticker, and replace it with one that came with your replacement motherboard. If if didn&#8217;t come with a sticker, leave it blank.<\/li>\n<li>Take out all twelve screws.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the cover by prying on the side of the battery compartment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6515\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unlockbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/2-min-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unlockbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/2-min-6.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.unlockbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/2-min-6-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Disconnect all of the cables as indicated by the picture below.<\/li>\n<li>Slowly remove the motherboard from the phone.<\/li>\n<li>Slowly install the replacement motherboard. Work out all of the connectors, and ensure that they&#8217;re all above the motherboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6516 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unlockbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/3-min-4.jpg\" alt=\"replace Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Motherboard Guide\" width=\"700\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unlockbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/3-min-4.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.unlockbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/3-min-4-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reconnect the cables as indicated in the picture below.<\/li>\n<li>Replace the cover. Massage the entire edge of the phone. To ensure that the cover is snapped in place.<\/li>\n<li>Screw all twelve screws.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6517 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unlockbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/4-min-3.jpg\" alt=\"replace Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Motherboard Guide\" width=\"700\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unlockbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/4-min-3.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.unlockbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/4-min-3-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Insert SIM, and\/or micro SD card (if you have one).<\/li>\n<li>Insert the S-Pen and install the battery cover.<\/li>\n<li>Turn on the phone and ensure that it works!<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6518\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unlockbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/5-min-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unlockbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/5-min-2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.unlockbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/5-min-2-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you followed all the steps of how to replace Samsung Galaxy Note 3 motherboard correctly, then your phone should work. This is one of the hacks that can factory unlock a previously locked phone otherwise i<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">f you have a sim locked Samsung Galaxy Note 3 that works just fine but you want to unlock or use it with another carrier, you can always have it unlocked through us!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give us a chat or go to our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unlockbase.com\/unlock-phone\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unlock phone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> page and choose your device and your carrier. Price may vary depending on your device model number, carrier or type of service, but we have the most competitive prices and the fastest turnaround times in the market! Over 8 million people worldwide have trusted us to unlock their phones!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s it for this guide! 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