Step-by-step

1. 1

   Eject the SIM Tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole on the top edge of the device to pop out and remove the SIM and microSD card tray.

2. 2

   Remove the S Pen

   1 min

   Press the end of the S Pen until it clicks, then slide the stylus completely out of its slot.

3. 3

   Heat the Rear Glass

   2 min

   Apply a heat gun or hairdryer around the edges of the back glass for two minutes to soften the underlying adhesive.

4. 4

   Attach Suction Cup

   1 min

   Place a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back panel and pull upward to create a small gap.

5. 5

   Slice Rear Glass Adhesive

   4 min

   Insert an opening pick into the gap and slowly slide it along the outer perimeter to slice through the adhesive.

6. 6

   Remove Back Cover

   1 min

   Carefully lift the back glass panel off the chassis and place it on a clean surface.

7. 7

   Unscrew Upper Motherboard Bracket

   2 min

   Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the five screws securing the top protective bracket and wireless charging pad.

8. 8

   Pry Off Wireless Charging Assembly

   2 min

   Use a plastic spudger to gently lift the wireless charging coil and top shield off the motherboard.

9. 9

   Disconnect the Battery

   1 min

   Pry the battery connector straight up from its motherboard socket using a plastic spudger.

10. 10

    Unscrew Bottom Speaker Module

    2 min

    Remove the five Phillips #00 screws holding down the lower loudspeaker assembly.

11. 11

    Remove Speaker Module

    1 min

    Insert a spudger under the speaker module and lift it out from the bottom frame.

12. 12

    Disconnect Display and Interconnect Cables

    2 min

    Unplug the main display flex cable and secondary interconnect cables from the motherboard using a spudger.

13. 13

    Heat Front Display Assembly

    3 min

    Use a heat gun to evenly heat the front display glass for three minutes to soften the strong screen adhesive.

14. 14

    Slice Front Display Adhesive

    5 min

    Press a suction cup onto the screen, create a gap, and slide an opening pick around all four edges of the glass.

15. 15

    Remove Damaged Screen Assembly

    2 min

    Feed the screen's flex cable through the slot in the frame and lift the screen completely off the phone.

16. 16

    Clean Frame Residue

    4 min

    Scrape off residual adhesive from the inner metal frame and wipe the surfaces with high-concentration isopropyl alcohol.

17. 17

    Apply Screen Adhesive Strips

    3 min

    Lay pre-cut adhesive strips precisely along the frame perimeter and press down firmly.

18. 18

    Install New Screen

    3 min

    Thread the flex cable of the new display through the frame gap and align the screen into position.

19. 19

    Reconnect System Flex Cables

    2 min

    Press the display, interconnect, and battery connectors into their respective sockets on the motherboard.

20. 20

    Reinstall Brackets and Reseal Back Glass

    4 min

    Reattach speaker and upper shield screws, apply rear cover adhesive, and press the back glass firmly closed.