Restore the structural integrity of a Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 (SM-T820 WiFi) in silver with this genuine Samsung middle frame replacement, part number GH96-10971B. This is the internal metal chassis that sits between the LCD display and the back glass cover, providing structural rigidity to the tablet, mounting points for the mainboard and battery, and the precise cutouts for cameras, speakers, buttons, and ports. Supplied brand new in original Samsung service pack packaging.

The Galaxy Tab S3, released in 2017 as Samsung's premium 9.7-inch tablet with S Pen support, used a Super AMOLED display and glass back cover bonded to a precision-engineered middle frame chassis. When the tablet suffers impact damage from a drop, the middle frame is often bent, cracked, or distorted — preventing proper display alignment, back cover adhesion, and component fitment. This genuine service pack part is the same component Samsung's authorised repair centres use for chassis replacement.

Common Faults Resolved

• Bent or distorted chassis from drop or impact damage
• Cracked aluminium frame affecting structural integrity
• Damaged corners preventing proper LCD or back cover fitment
• Bent camera bezel cutout affecting rear camera alignment
• Damaged speaker grille or button cutouts
• Misaligned port and connector cutouts (USB-C, headphone jack)
• Internal mounting points damaged from prior failed repair
• Visible cosmetic damage on the visible frame edges
• Failed prior repair using a poor-quality aftermarket chassis

Key Features

• Genuine Samsung service pack part — the same component used by Samsung's authorised repair centres
• Samsung part number GH96-10971B — verified original specification, silver variant
• Precision aluminium chassis matches the factory specification for fit and finish
• All cutouts and mounting points match the original frame exactly
• Silver colour variant — matches Silver Galaxy Tab S3 devices
• Brand new condition — unused, supplied in original Samsung packaging
• Used during full chassis rebuild — ideal for refurbishment of impact-damaged tablets
• UK trade dispatch with fast delivery to UK repair shops
• 30-day warranty on this genuine Samsung service pack part

Compatible With

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 — SM-T820 (WiFi, International)
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 — SM-T820X (WiFi regional variants)

Not Compatible With

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 LTE — SM-T825 (LTE variant has different chassis with additional cellular antenna cutouts)
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 LTE — SM-T827V (Verizon US, different antenna chassis)
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 Black variant — that's a different part number for the same model
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 (SM-T810, SM-T815) — predecessor model with different chassis
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 (SM-T830, SM-T835) — successor model with completely different chassis
• Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 (SM-T550, SM-T555) — different product line, plastic chassis

What's Included

• 1 x Genuine Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 middle frame chassis in silver (Samsung GH96-10971B), brand new in Samsung service packaging

Important Notes

• Genuine Service Pack: this is a brand new genuine Samsung part supplied in original Samsung packaging. Service pack chassis parts ensure perfect fitment for the LCD, back cover, and all internal components.
• Complete tablet rebuild required: middle frame replacement is one of the most invasive Samsung tablet repairs — it requires removing the LCD assembly, mainboard, battery, all flex cables, speakers, cameras, and the back cover. Allow significant time for the procedure.
• Disconnect the battery before transfer to prevent short circuits during component transfer. The Tab S3 has a large 6,000mAh internal battery that must be disconnected at the mainboard before any work.
• Heat application required: the Tab S3's LCD and back cover are bonded to the existing chassis with adhesive. Use a heat plate or controlled heat gun (60-80°C) and suction tools to separate components from the damaged chassis safely.
• Replacement adhesive required: after fitting components to the new frame, fresh display and back cover adhesive must be applied to restore structural integrity and water resistance levels.
• Transfer all internal components: mainboard, battery, S Pen digitizer connector, speakers, cameras, buttons, antennas, and flex cables must all be transferred from the original chassis to the replacement.
• Cleanliness is critical: dust or debris trapped between components during reassembly can cause display artefacts or component failure. Work in a dry, dust-free environment.
• Silver colour matching: this is the silver variant. For black or other colour Tab S3 devices, order the appropriate part number. Colour mismatch will be visually obvious as the middle frame edges are visible at the device perimeter.
• S Pen functionality preserved: the middle frame includes the precise mounting points for the Wacom digitizer flex cable. After component transfer and reassembly, S Pen functionality is fully restored.
• Bench-test before final reassembly: after transferring all components to the new frame, power-on test the tablet to verify display, touch, S Pen, cameras, speakers, and all buttons before bonding the back cover.
• Installation should be carried out by a qualified technician with significant tablet disassembly experience using suitable heat, suction, separation, and ESD-safe tools.

For our complete range of compatible components, visit our Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 replacement parts category.

This is a genuine Samsung service pack part, supplied brand new and unused. It is intended for use by qualified repair professionals and trade technicians only.