Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 Digitizer Replacement

Insert the wedge of the nylon spudger and slide it between the front and back panels until the back comes off.

Peel off the green tape that covers the connectors for the three black strips.

Use the tip of a spudger or your fingernail to flip up the small retaining flaps.

Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the four 3.2mm screws.

Detach the red, blue, and black cables by prying up on the white connector from the motherboard.

If using fingers instead, pull evenly on the full width of the cable so the wires are not overly strained.

Use the nylon spudger to remove the battery by prying up on the edges.

Once the battery is loose, lift it out of the device.

Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the home button.

Use an iOpener to weaken the adhesive around the display.

Wedge an opening pick between the digitizer and display frame.

Slide the opening pick around the perimeter to separate the two pieces.

Lift and remove the digitizer.