Samsung Jitterbug Teardown

Introduction

A look inside the Samsung Jitterbug.

Tools:

• Flathead 3/32" or 2.5 mm Screwdriver (1)
• Phillips #00 Screwdriver (1)

Step 1: Samsung Jitterbug Teardown

[Image: The back of the Samsung Jitterbug phone with the battery and rubber feet removed, showing screws. Another image shows the phone's internal components with screws and battery contacts.]

• First remove the battery and rubber feet from the base and under the phone.
• Undo all six screws. Only the two under the battery will come out fully.

Step 2

[Image: The rear casing of the Samsung Jitterbug phone is removed, revealing the internal circuit board. Components are highlighted with colored circles: green for clips, blue for the screen connector, purple for a chip, and orange for the charging port.]

• Pop the six clips indicated in green and remove the back cover. It is recommended to start from the top four clips.
• The blue highlighted area indicates the connector to the screen and speaker board at the top of the phone.
• The purple highlighted area indicates a chip, and the orange highlighted area indicates the charging port.
• The opposite side of the board (not pictured) contains the microphone, which appears as a small black round bump on the bottom.

Step 3

[Image: The internal components of the Samsung Jitterbug phone. One image shows the circuit board with connectors, another shows the button pad with rubber contacts.]

• Unhook the screen connector and carefully pry the circuit board out.
• Peel off the button pad.

Step 4

[Image: The front of the Samsung Jitterbug phone is removed, showing the display and speaker assembly. Another image highlights the clips securing the front casing.]

• Remove the rubber front cover, then turn the phone over.
• Pop all five clips securing the front casing. Start at the top near the hinge and work downwards.

Step 5

[Image: The Samsung Jitterbug phone is further disassembled. One image shows the main screen and mini screen board, with colored highlights indicating the button, speaker, and other components. Another image shows the screen assembly.]

• The blue highlighted area indicates the main screen and mini screen board. The green highlighted area indicates the button, and underneath it is the main speaker. The purple highlighted area is not fully described.
• Carefully detach all remaining pieces, ensuring not to damage the cabling connecting external components to the main board.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.