Tablets Forensic Technical Intake: Tablet Systems (Non-Apple) Target: Samsung Galaxy Tab, Microsoft Surface, Lenovo, & Android Tablets 1. Primary Fault Classification Fault Group (A-Z) — Select Group — Battery & Power IC Connectivity (WiFi/LTE/NFC) Display & Digitizer (Touch) Input (Buttons/Stylus/Pen) Logic Board (Full Module Swap) Optics (Front/Rear Cameras) Ports & Docking Connectors Storage & Boot Failures Specific Fault — Select Group First — Describe the specific forensic symptoms: 2. Account & Forensic Data Status CRITICAL: Android tablets utilize **FRP (Factory Reset Protection)** and Windows tablets use **BitLocker**. If we perform a modular logic board swap or factory reset, the device will be locked to your Google or Microsoft account. You must ensure you know your credentials; we cannot bypass Account Locks. Is Google ‘Find My Device’ or Microsoft ‘Find My Device’ active? Yes – ActiveNo – Disabled Date of Last Cloud Sync/Backup: 3. Display & Touch Forensics Forensic Insight: Tablet screens are often fused assemblies (Glass, Digitizer, and LCD/OLED). If you have ‘Ghost Touching’ (the tablet clicking things on its own), there is likely a hairline fracture in the digitizer layer or frame torsion (a bent frame) that is putting pressure on the module. Visual & Touch State (A-Z) Normal Shattered Glass (Touch works) Glass Intact (Touch dead) OLED Bleed / Black Spots Ghost Touching / Random Clicks Are there any deep scratches or chips near the edges of the glass? 4. Battery & Structural Forensics AI Technical Insight: Tablets are highly susceptible to Internal Battery Swelling. Since there is no empty space inside, a swelling battery will push directly against the screen from the inside out. If your screen is “lifting” or has a white glow in the center, the battery module is failing. Battery Behavior (A-Z) Charges and holds charge Screen Lifting (Swollen Battery) Stuck on Logo / Boot Looping Device gets excessively hot Describe the condition of the charging port (e.g., ‘Loose’, ‘Burnt’, ‘Full of debris’): 5. Physical Modification History Why we need this: If the tablet screen has been replaced before, the adhesive seal may be weaker or thicker than original specifications. This affects how we safely open the device to access the internal modules. Has this tablet been opened or repaired previously? NoYes What was repaired? (e.g., ‘Screen replaced by local shop’): 6. Mandatory Packaging Compliance IMPORTANT: Tablets have a massive surface area of fragile glass. The responsibility for secure packing remains entirely with the customer. Use a rigid box. Sandwich the tablet between two stiff sheets of cardboard to prevent the device from flexing (bending) during transit, which will shatter the LCD. Describe your packaging method (specify flex-protection):