Mobile Device 
 
SM-G9298 
 
 
 
CONTENTS 
1.  Safety Precautions 
2.  Specification 
3.  Product Function 
4.   Exploded View and Parts list  
5.   MAIN Electrical Parts List 
6.   Level 1 Repair 
7.   Level 2 Repair 
8.   Level 3 Repair 
9.   Reference data 
   
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1. Safety Precautions 
 
 
1-1. Repair Precaution 
 
Before attempting any repair or detailed tuning, shield the device from RF noise or static   
electricity discharges. 
 
Use only demagnetized tools that are specifically designed for small electronic repairs,   
as most electronic parts are sensitive to electromagnetic forces.   
 
Use only high quality screwdrivers when servicing products. Low quality screwdrivers can   
easily damage the heads of screws. 
 
Use only conductor wire of the properly gauge and insulation for low resistance, because of the low margin 
of error of most testing equipment. 
We recommend 22-gauge twisted copper wire. 
 
Hand-soldering is not recommended, because printed circuit boards (PCBs) can be easily   
damaged, even with relatively low heat. Never use a soldering iron with a power rating of   
more than 100 watts and use only lead-free solder with a melting point below 250°C (482°F). 
 
Prior to disassembling the battery charger for repair, ensure that the AC power is disconnected. 
Always use the replacement parts that are registered in the SEC system. Third-party replacement parts 
may not function properly. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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1. Safety Precautions 
 
 
1-2. ESD(Electrostatically Sensitive Devices) Precaution   
 
Many semiconductors and ESDs in electronic devices are particularly sensitive to static discharge and can 
be easily damaged by it. We recommend protecting these components with conductive anti-static bags 
when you store or transport them. 
 
Always use an anti-static strap or wristband and remove electrostatic buildup or dissipate   
static electricity from your body before repairing ESDs. 
 
Ensure that soldering irons have AC adapter with ground wires and that the ground wires are properly 
connected. 
 
Use only desoldering tools with plastic tips to prevent static discharge. 
 
Properly shield the work environment from accidental electrostatic discharge before opening   
packages containing ESDs. 
 
The potential for static electricity discharge may be increased in low humidity environments,   
such as air-conditioned rooms. Increase the airflow to the working area to decrease the   
chance of accidental static electricity discharges. 
 
 
 
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2. Specification 
 
 
2-1. GSM/WCDMA General Specification 
 
 
EGSM 900 
DCS1800 
PCS1900 
WCDMA 
2100(B1)  
WCDMA 
1900(B2)  
WCMDA 
850(B5)  
Freq. 
Band[MHz] 
Uplink/ 
Downlink 
876.2~914.8 
921.2~959.8 
1710.2~1784.8 
1805.2~1879.8 
1850.2~1909.8 
1930.2~1989.8 
1922.4~1977.6 
2112.4~2167.6 
1852.4~1907.6 
1932.4~1987.6 
826.4~846.6 
871.4~891.6 
ARFCN range 
0~124 
& 975~1023 
512~885 
512~810 
9612~9888 
9262~9538 
4132~4233 
UL: 
DL: 
UL: 
DL: 
UL: 
DL: 
10562~10838 
9662~9938 
4357~4458 
Tx/Rx spacing 
45MHz 
95MHz 
80MHz 
190MHz 
80MHz 
45MHz 
Mod. Bit rate/ 
Bit Period 
270.833kbps 
3.692us 
270.833kbps 
3.692us 
270.833kbps 
3.692us 
3.84Mcps 
3.84Mcps 
3.84Mcps 
Time Slot 
Period/ 
Frame Period 
576.9us 
4.615ms 
576.9us 
4.615ms 
576.9us 
4.615ms 
FrameLength: 
FrameLength: 
FrameLength: 
10ms 
Slotlength: 
0.667ms 
10ms 
Slotlength: 
0.667ms 
10ms 
Slotlength: 
0.667ms 
Modulation 
0.3GMSK 
0.3GMSK 
0.3GMSK 
QPSK/16QAM  QPSK/16QAM  QPSK/16QAM 
MS Power 
32.5dBm~5dB
m 
29.5dBm~0dB
m 
29.5dBm~0dB
m 
24dBm~ 
-50dBm 
24dBm~ 
-50dBm 
24dBm~ 
-50dBm 
Power Class 
5pcl ~ 19pcl 
0pcl ~ 15pcl 
0pcl ~ 15pcl 
3(max+24dBm) 
3(max+24dBm) 
3(max+24dBm) 
Sensitivity 
-102dBm 
-100dBm 
-100dBm 
-106.7dBm 
-104.7dBm 
-104.7dBm 
TDMA Mux 
8 
8 
8 
 
 
 
Cell Radius 
35Km 
35Km 
35Km 
2Km 
2Km 
2Km 
 
 
 
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2. Specification 
 
 
2-2. TD-SCDMA General Specification 
 
 
Freq.Band[MHz] Uplink/ 
Downlink 
TDSCDMA 
2000(B34) 
2010 ~ 2025 
ARFCN range 
10050 ~ 10125 
- 
1.28Mcps 
Tx/Rx spacing 
Mod. Bit rate/ 
Bit Period 
Time Slot Period/ 
Frame Period 
Modulation 
MS Power 
Power Class 
Sensitivity 
TDMA Mux 
Cell Radius 
 
 
 
TDSCDMA 
1900(B39) 
1880 ~ 1920 
9400 ~ 9600 
- 
1.28Mcps 
FrameLength  : 10ms 
Slotlength  : 0.675ms 
FrameLength  : 10ms 
Slotlength  : 0.675ms 
QPSK/8PSK 
24dBm~ 
-48dBm 
2(max+24dBm) 
-107.3dBm 
- 
11.25Km 
QPSK/8PSK 
24dBm~ 
-48dBm 
2(max+24dBm) 
-107.3dBm 
- 
11.25Km 
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2. Specification 
 
 
2-3. LTE(FDD) General Specification 
 
 
LTE Band1 
LTE Band3 
LTE Band4 
LTE Band7 
LTE Band8 
Freq. 
Band[MHz] 
Uplink/ 
Downlink 
ARFCN range 
1920~1980 
2110~2170 
1710~1785 
1805~1880 
1710~1755 
2110~2155 
2500~2570 
2620~2690 
880~915 
925~960 
UL: 
DL: 
0~599 
UL: 
DL: 
UL: 
DL: 
UL: 
DL: 
UL: 
DL: 
18000~18599 
19200~19949 
19950~20399 
20750~21449 
2712~2863 
1200~1949 
1950~2399 
2750~3449 
2937~3088 
Tx/Rx spacing 
190MHz 
95MHz 
400MHz 
120MHz 
45MHz 
Channel 
Bandwidth 
5/10/15/20 MHz  1.4/3/5/10/15/20 
MHz 
1.4/3/5/10/15/20 
MHz 
5/10/15/20 MHz  1.4/3/5/10 MHz 
Modulation 
QPSK,16/64QAM  QPSK,16/64QAM  QPSK,16/64QAM  QPSK,16/64QAM  QPSK,16/64QAM 
MS Power 
(MPR) 
Sensitivit 
(QPSK) 
(BW  10MHz) 
-35~25.7 dBm 
-35~25.7 dBm 
-35~25.7 dBm 
-35~25.7 dBm 
-35~25.7 dBm 
-96.3 dBm 
-93.3 dBm 
-96.3 dBm 
-94.3 dBm 
-93.3 dBm 
Cell Radius 
>5Km 
>5Km 
>5Km 
>5Km 
>5Km 
 
 
 
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2. Specification 
 
 
2-4. LTE(TDD) General Specification 
 
LTE Band34 
LTE Band38 
LTE Band39 
LTE Band40 
LTE Band41 
Freq. 
Band[MHz] 
Uplink/ 
Downlink 
2010 ~ 2025 
2570~2620 
1880~1920 
2300~2400 
2555~2645  
ARFCN range 
36200~36349 
37750~38249 
38250~38649 
38650~39649 
40240~41140  
Tx/Rx spacing 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
Channel 
Bandwidth 
5/10/15 
MHz 
5/10/15/20 MHz  5/10/15/20 MHz  5/10/15/20 MHz  5/10/15/20 MHz 
Modulation 
QPSK,16/64QAM  QPSK,16/64QAM  QPSK,16/64QAM  QPSK,16/64QAM  QPSK,16/64QAM 
MS Power 
(MPR) 
Sensitivit 
(QPSK) 
(BW  10MHz) 
-35~25.7 dBm 
-35~25.7 dBm 
-35~25.7 dBm 
-35~25.7 dBm 
-35~25.7 dBm 
-96.3 dBm 
-96.3 dBm 
-96.3dBm 
-96.3 dBm 
-94.3dBm 
Cell Radius 
>5Km 
>5Km 
>5Km 
>5Km 
>5Km 
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3. Operation Instruction and Installation 
 
 
 
Main Function 
 
Item 
OS 
RF 
 Android OS: V6.0.1 (Marshmallow) 
  GSM900 / DCS1800 / PCS1900 
  WCDMA 2100 / 1900 / 850 
  TD-SCDMA Band 34 / 39 
  LTE FDD Band 1 / 3 / 4 / 7 / 8 
  LTE TDD Band 34 / 38 / 39 / 40 / 41 
Battery 
 2300mAh 
Base Band 
 MSM8996 Quad-Core 2.15Ghz,1.6GHz 
Description 
Other RF 
Camera 
LCD 
RAM 
Sensor 
Accessory 
 
 A-GPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS / BT 4.1 / NFC / WIFI 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac / MST 
 12MP Dual Pixel SONY (Main) , 5MP (Front) 
 4.2” SUPER AMOLED, 1080X1920 (FHD)   
 4GB RAM + 64GB UFS 
Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, HR 
Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor 
Adaptor : 5V/ 2A (AFC: 9V/1.67A) 
DATA Link Cable : 2.75pi / 1.2M 
USB Connector OTG 
Headset : micro USB type 
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