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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 S Pen Repair
S Pen Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic opening picks
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- S Pen nib extraction tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement S Pen nibs
- Replacement S Pen charging sensor coil
- Pre-cut rear glass adhesive sticker
- Isopropyl alcohol (91% or higher)
Safety
- Wear eye protection when heating glass to avoid injury from unexpected cracks or splinters.
- Do not puncture or bend the battery while working inside the device.
- Disconnect the battery before replacing any internal flex cables to prevent electrical short circuits.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Eject the S Pen
1 minPress the end of the S Pen until it clicks, then pull it out from the bottom slot of the Galaxy Note 10.
- 2
Extract the Worn S Pen Tip
2 minUse the nib removal tool to grip the tip of the S Pen firmly and pull it straight out of the stylus body.
- 3
Insert the New S Pen Tip
1 minSlide a new replacement nib into the tip of the S Pen and push gently until it locks into place.
- 4
Power Off the Device
1 minPress and hold the Power and Volume Down buttons simultaneously, then tap Power Off on the screen.
- 5
Heat the Rear Glass
3 minApply a heat gun evenly around the outer edges of the rear glass for two minutes to soften the internal adhesive.
- 6
Apply a Suction Cup
2 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back glass and pull up gently to create a slight gap.
- 7
Slice the Rear Adhesive
4 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the gap and slice along the perimeter of the phone to free the rear glass.
- 8
Remove the Rear Glass
2 minLift the rear panel away from the frame and set it on a clean workspace.
- 9
Unscrew the Upper Midframe
3 minRemove the five Phillips #00 screws holding the top antenna plastic bracket and wireless charging coil in place.
- 10
Disconnect the Battery Cable
2 minUse the flat end of a spudger to pry the battery press connector straight up from the mainboard.
- 11
Disconnect the S Pen Sensor Cable
2 minLocate the S Pen charging sensor flex cable near the stylus slot and disconnect it using a spudger.
- 12
Replace the S Pen Charging Sensor
4 minGently peel the old S Pen charging coil flex cable out of the inner frame slot and press the new replacement coil into position.
After your Samsung Galaxy Note 10 s pen repair
Power the Galaxy Note 10 back on and test the s pen repair function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Samsung Galaxy Note 10 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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