Samsung Jitterbug Teardown

Introduction

A look inside the Samsung Jitterbug.

Tools Required:

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

Step 1: Samsung Jitterbug Teardown

[Image: The rear casing of the Samsung Jitterbug, showing the battery compartment and rubber feet.] [Image: The rear casing of the Samsung Jitterbug with six screw locations circled in red.] [Image: The Samsung Jitterbug phone partially opened, revealing internal components and the 'YES' and 'NO' buttons.]

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

Step 2

[Image: The internal components of the Samsung Jitterbug, with six clips circled in green on the main board and casing.] [Image: The main circuit board of the Samsung Jitterbug with key components highlighted: a blue connector for the screen/speaker, a purple chip, and an orange charging port.]

• Pop the six clips indicated in green and remove the back. The author notes difficulty with side clips and suggests starting with the top four.
• The blue highlight indicates the connector to the screen and speaker board in the top of the phone.
• The purple highlight indicates a chip, and the orange highlight indicates the charging port.
• The opposite side of the board (not pictured) has the microphone on it; it's a small black round bump on the bottom.

Step 3

[Image: The main circuit board of the Samsung Jitterbug, showing connectors and components.] [Image: The rear of the Samsung Jitterbug casing, showing the button membrane and individual buttons.] [Image: The front casing of the Samsung Jitterbug, showing the screen and button layout.]

• Unhook the screen connector and pop out the board (use a screwdriver under and pop).
• Peel off the button pad.

Step 4

[Image: The front of the Samsung Jitterbug phone with the rubber front cover circled in red, indicating removal.] [Image: The front casing of the Samsung Jitterbug with five clips circled in red, indicating points for disassembly.] [Image: The disassembled Samsung Jitterbug, showing the front casing and internal components.]

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

Step 5

[Image: The disassembled Samsung Jitterbug, with internal components highlighted: blue for the main screen and mini screen board, green for buttons and speaker, and purple for another component.] [Image: The screen and speaker board of the Samsung Jitterbug.] [Image: The front casing of the Samsung Jitterbug with the screen assembly.]

• Blue indicates the main screen and mini screen board. Green indicates buttons and underneath is the main speaker. Purple indicates [component not fully described in OCR].
• Pop out all pieces. Be careful not to break the cabling connecting the outer bits to the board.

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